Research finds higher disease protection in fat cells in females

byUniversity of CincinnatiCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch from the University of Cincinnati finds a higher presence of mitochondria in fat tissue in females. The research suggests this provide

Updated on: February 19,2024

Research finds higher disease protection in fat cells in females

byUniversity of CincinnatiCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch from the University of Cincinnati finds a higher presence of mitochondria in fat tissue in females. The research suggests this provide

Updated on:February 19,2024

Study suggests discontinuation of gender-affirming hormones in those who start treatment as adolescents is rare

by LancetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmong individuals treated at a gender identity clinic in The Netherlands, those who used puberty suppressing treatment before the age of 18 and then star

Updated on: February 19,2024

Study suggests discontinuation of gender-affirming hormones in those who start treatment as adolescents is rare

by LancetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmong individuals treated at a gender identity clinic in The Netherlands, those who used puberty suppressing treatment before the age of 18 and then star

Updated on:February 19,2024

Cheap and safe hormone treatment shows promise for couples with unexplained infertility

byEuropean Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA small study with couples experiencing unexplained infertility suggests that a hormone treatment could in

Updated on: January 24,2024

Cheap and safe hormone treatment shows promise for couples with unexplained infertility

byEuropean Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA small study with couples experiencing unexplained infertility suggests that a hormone treatment could in

Updated on:January 24,2024

Concerning high rates of metabolic syndrome found in older Irish adults

by Trinity College DublinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Aging (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin shows a high prevalence of metabolic syndrome

Updated on: February 03,2024

Concerning high rates of metabolic syndrome found in older Irish adults

by Trinity College DublinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Aging (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin shows a high prevalence of metabolic syndrome

Updated on:February 03,2024

Vitamin D shows promise for children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes

by Sandra Gray,University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolBenjamin Nwosu, MD. Credit: University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolAdding a safe, inexpensive and easy to administer form of vitamin D

Updated on: February 19,2024

Vitamin D shows promise for children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes

by Sandra Gray,University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolBenjamin Nwosu, MD. Credit: University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolAdding a safe, inexpensive and easy to administer form of vitamin D

Updated on:February 19,2024

Prenatal exposure to phthalates may impact future fertility differently in males and females, animal study finds

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPrenatal exposure to chemicals called phthalates, which are used in hundreds of products, may lead to hormonal changes in females that cou

Updated on: January 22,2024

Prenatal exposure to phthalates may impact future fertility differently in males and females, animal study finds

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPrenatal exposure to chemicals called phthalates, which are used in hundreds of products, may lead to hormonal changes in females that cou

Updated on:January 22,2024

A unique patient case inspires research in lipodystrophy syndromes

byUniversity of MichiganMallory and Oral at a recent visit. Photo courtesy of Oral. Credit: OralMallory Mattison is a film student at Western Michigan University, studying in hopes of someday be

Updated on: January 17,2024

A unique patient case inspires research in lipodystrophy syndromes

byUniversity of MichiganMallory and Oral at a recent visit. Photo courtesy of Oral. Credit: OralMallory Mattison is a film student at Western Michigan University, studying in hopes of someday be

Updated on:January 17,2024

Study shows obese flies live longer on a diet at any age

byUniversity of ConnecticutDrosophila. Credit: WikipediaOld, obese flies get healthier and live longer if put on a diet, University of Connecticut researchers reporton Dec. 8 inPNAS.

Updated on: January 17,2024

Study shows obese flies live longer on a diet at any age

byUniversity of ConnecticutDrosophila. Credit: WikipediaOld, obese flies get healthier and live longer if put on a diet, University of Connecticut researchers reporton Dec. 8 inPNAS.

Updated on:January 17,2024

Afternoon or evening physical activity is linked to reduced insulin resistance, better control of blood sugar

by DiabetologiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published inDiabetologiafinds that afternoon or evening physical activity is associated with reduced insulin resistance (and thus b

Updated on: February 21,2024

Afternoon or evening physical activity is linked to reduced insulin resistance, better control of blood sugar

by DiabetologiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published inDiabetologiafinds that afternoon or evening physical activity is associated with reduced insulin resistance (and thus b

Updated on:February 21,2024

Low testosterone may increase risk of COVID-19 hospitalization for men

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmong men diagnosed with COVID-19, those with low testosterone levels are more likely to become seriously ill and end u

Updated on: January 31,2024

Low testosterone may increase risk of COVID-19 hospitalization for men

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmong men diagnosed with COVID-19, those with low testosterone levels are more likely to become seriously ill and end u

Updated on:January 31,2024

The majority of thyroid patients still suffering years on from diagnosis

by University of AberdeenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDiagnosis is only the start of a lengthy journey for the majority of thyroid disease patients, according to new research exploring people

Updated on: January 28,2024

The majority of thyroid patients still suffering years on from diagnosis

by University of AberdeenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDiagnosis is only the start of a lengthy journey for the majority of thyroid disease patients, according to new research exploring people

Updated on:January 28,2024

Study reveals new insights into body salt handling

by Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of MedicineProximal tubule specific Atp1a1 ablation. Scheme for generation of RPT-specific Atp1a1 knockout mouse model using a Cre/Lox approach (a). DNA g

Updated on: February 21,2024

Study reveals new insights into body salt handling

by Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of MedicineProximal tubule specific Atp1a1 ablation. Scheme for generation of RPT-specific Atp1a1 knockout mouse model using a Cre/Lox approach (a). DNA g

Updated on:February 21,2024