How tasty is the food? New insights on how the brain regulates feeding behavior

by Max Planck SocietyThe joy of eating—but when is it enough? A study now shows that the hormone ghrelin and specialized neurons regulate food intake and the associated feeling of reward. Credit:

Updated on: February 21,2024

How tasty is the food? New insights on how the brain regulates feeding behavior

by Max Planck SocietyThe joy of eating—but when is it enough? A study now shows that the hormone ghrelin and specialized neurons regulate food intake and the associated feeling of reward. Credit:

Updated on:February 21,2024

Despite what you learned at school, insulin isn't just made in the pancreas

Updated on: June 25,2025

Despite what you learned at school, insulin isn't just made in the pancreas

Updated on:June 25,2025

1 million people in England may have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes

by Duane Mellor,The ConversationCredit:Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAround 5 million people in England (about one in nine adults) are on the cusp of developing type 2 diabetes, according to n

Updated on: March 14,2024

1 million people in England may have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes

by Duane Mellor,The ConversationCredit:Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAround 5 million people in England (about one in nine adults) are on the cusp of developing type 2 diabetes, according to n

Updated on:March 14,2024

Research links single gene to female infertility

byHudson Institute of Medical ResearchLoss of Fgfr2c from the ovary leads to an absence in primordial germ cells (PGCs), the precursors of the eggs. Immunofluorescence analysis for the germ cell

Updated on: January 17,2024

Research links single gene to female infertility

byHudson Institute of Medical ResearchLoss of Fgfr2c from the ovary leads to an absence in primordial germ cells (PGCs), the precursors of the eggs. Immunofluorescence analysis for the germ cell

Updated on:January 17,2024

Does testosterone influence success? Not much, research suggests

by University of BristolBall-and-stick model of the testosterone molecule, C19H28O2, as found in the crystal structure of testosterone monohydrate. Credit: Ben Mills/WikipediaWith the Olympics un

Updated on: February 03,2024

Does testosterone influence success? Not much, research suggests

by University of BristolBall-and-stick model of the testosterone molecule, C19H28O2, as found in the crystal structure of testosterone monohydrate. Credit: Ben Mills/WikipediaWith the Olympics un

Updated on:February 03,2024

Mouse model of transgender men finds active testosterone worsens IVF outcomes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainActive testosterone therapy for transgender men may negatively impact IVF outcomes, suggests a mouse study being presented Monday at ENDO 2022, th

Updated on: February 03,2024

Mouse model of transgender men finds active testosterone worsens IVF outcomes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainActive testosterone therapy for transgender men may negatively impact IVF outcomes, suggests a mouse study being presented Monday at ENDO 2022, th

Updated on:February 03,2024

First-of-its-kind analysis gives more precise insight into factors driving up costs for type 2 diabetes patients

by Ann Kellett,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnew studyappearing inBMC Health Services Researchfrom the Texas A&M University School of Pub

Updated on: March 14,2024

First-of-its-kind analysis gives more precise insight into factors driving up costs for type 2 diabetes patients

by Ann Kellett,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnew studyappearing inBMC Health Services Researchfrom the Texas A&M University School of Pub

Updated on:March 14,2024

Well-functioning fat may be the key to fewer old-age ailments

by University of CopenhagenAnders Gudiksen and one of the participants. Credit: Anders Gudiksen, University of CopenhagenFat tissue plays an important role in human health. However, our fat tissu

Updated on: February 03,2024

Well-functioning fat may be the key to fewer old-age ailments

by University of CopenhagenAnders Gudiksen and one of the participants. Credit: Anders Gudiksen, University of CopenhagenFat tissue plays an important role in human health. However, our fat tissu

Updated on:February 03,2024

Muscle fat linked to higher mortality risk

by Radiological Society of North America(A) Unenhanced axial abdominal CT image with a Hounsfield unit–based color scale of skeletal muscles in a 51-year-old man with obesity, smoking history, no

Updated on: February 05,2024

Muscle fat linked to higher mortality risk

by Radiological Society of North America(A) Unenhanced axial abdominal CT image with a Hounsfield unit–based color scale of skeletal muscles in a 51-year-old man with obesity, smoking history, no

Updated on:February 05,2024

Plant-based diet leads to greater reduction in advanced glycation end-products than diet with meat and dairy

by Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineChange in total dietary advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) in the intervention (green symbols and line) and the control group (orange symbols and li

Updated on: February 19,2024

Plant-based diet leads to greater reduction in advanced glycation end-products than diet with meat and dairy

by Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineChange in total dietary advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) in the intervention (green symbols and line) and the control group (orange symbols and li

Updated on:February 19,2024

Gum disease and diabetes: A strong link

by Ernie MundellPeriodontal (gum) disease and diabetes are locked in a grim partnership aimed at undermining your health, experts warn."Recent research has shown that diabetes is not only a major

Updated on: November 21,2024

Gum disease and diabetes: A strong link

by Ernie MundellPeriodontal (gum) disease and diabetes are locked in a grim partnership aimed at undermining your health, experts warn."Recent research has shown that diabetes is not only a major

Updated on:November 21,2024

Low estrogen levels paired with higher CGRP levels may jump-start migraine

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs estrogen levels fluctuate, a new study has found that for female participants with migraine, their levels of the protein calcit

Updated on: January 31,2024

Low estrogen levels paired with higher CGRP levels may jump-start migraine

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs estrogen levels fluctuate, a new study has found that for female participants with migraine, their levels of the protein calcit

Updated on:January 31,2024