Studying a hormone that may drive obesity in postmenopausal women

by David J. Hill,University at BuffaloCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor women approaching menopause, a number of changes begin to occur. One of the most common is an increase in obesity, whi

Updated on: February 21,2024 14

Studying a hormone that may drive obesity in postmenopausal women

by David J. Hill,University at BuffaloCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor women approaching menopause, a number of changes begin to occur. One of the most common is an increase in obesity, whi

Updated on:February 21,2024 14

Hepatic hydrogen sulfide levels are reduced in mouse model of progeria

by Impact Journals LLCHepatic protein levels of H2S producing enzymes. Credit: 2023 Wilkie et al.Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is a rare human disease characterized by accelerated biolog

Updated on: January 22,2024 12

Hepatic hydrogen sulfide levels are reduced in mouse model of progeria

by Impact Journals LLCHepatic protein levels of H2S producing enzymes. Credit: 2023 Wilkie et al.Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is a rare human disease characterized by accelerated biolog

Updated on:January 22,2024 12

New review elucidates potential contributors to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

by Cactus CommunicationsA new Chinese Medical Journal review assesses the role of bile acids and lipid metabolism dysregulation in the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Credit: Prof. H

Updated on: February 21,2024 12

New review elucidates potential contributors to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

by Cactus CommunicationsA new Chinese Medical Journal review assesses the role of bile acids and lipid metabolism dysregulation in the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Credit: Prof. H

Updated on:February 21,2024 12

Inhibiting production of a key material biosynthesis to slow tumor growth

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversitySAM inhibitor drastically reduced cancer growth in models of human cancer. Credit: Northwestern UniversityMany cancers hijack a metabolic mechanism known as t

Updated on: February 21,2024 20

Inhibiting production of a key material biosynthesis to slow tumor growth

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversitySAM inhibitor drastically reduced cancer growth in models of human cancer. Credit: Northwestern UniversityMany cancers hijack a metabolic mechanism known as t

Updated on:February 21,2024 20

Reprogramming of energy metabolism restores cardiac function after infarction in mice

byMax Planck SocietyIn mice with an inactive Cpt1b gene, the heart can regenerate after an infarction. Credit: MPI for Heart and Lung Research, created with Biorender.comAfter birth, the human h

Updated on: January 17,2024 15

Reprogramming of energy metabolism restores cardiac function after infarction in mice

byMax Planck SocietyIn mice with an inactive Cpt1b gene, the heart can regenerate after an infarction. Credit: MPI for Heart and Lung Research, created with Biorender.comAfter birth, the human h

Updated on:January 17,2024 15

Preservation of C-peptide secretion examined in youth with type 1 diabetes

Intensive glucose control for 24 months does not slow the decline in residual C-peptide secretion among youth with new-onset type 1 diabetes, according to a study published in the Sept. 8 issue of the

Updated on: July 01,2024 8

Preservation of C-peptide secretion examined in youth with type 1 diabetes

Intensive glucose control for 24 months does not slow the decline in residual C-peptide secretion among youth with new-onset type 1 diabetes, according to a study published in the Sept. 8 issue of the

Updated on:July 01,2024 8

Belly fat hinders digestive disease medications

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe mass and composition of our bodies can significantly affect the way medications are metabolized and absorbed. Investigators at C

Updated on: June 20,2024 8

Belly fat hinders digestive disease medications

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe mass and composition of our bodies can significantly affect the way medications are metabolized and absorbed. Investigators at C

Updated on:June 20,2024 8

BMI alone may not be a sufficient indicator of metabolic health

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBody mass index (BMI) is not a complete measure of metabolic health, and a high proportion of U.S. adults with normal BMI still have obesity, acco

Updated on: January 24,2024 23

BMI alone may not be a sufficient indicator of metabolic health

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBody mass index (BMI) is not a complete measure of metabolic health, and a high proportion of U.S. adults with normal BMI still have obesity, acco

Updated on:January 24,2024 23

Intestinal bacteria release molecular 'brake' on weight gain, study finds

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterSecondary structure of long non-coding RNA Snhg9. (A) Secondary structure of Snhg9 RNA predicted by RNAfold (49) with nucleotide positions indicated. (B) Location

Updated on: January 17,2024 16

Intestinal bacteria release molecular 'brake' on weight gain, study finds

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterSecondary structure of long non-coding RNA Snhg9. (A) Secondary structure of Snhg9 RNA predicted by RNAfold (49) with nucleotide positions indicated. (B) Location

Updated on:January 17,2024 16

Is a longer reproductive lifespan good for your brain?

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with a higher cumulative estrogen exposure throughout their life may have a lower risk of cerebral small vessel disease, ac

Updated on: January 19,2024 17

Is a longer reproductive lifespan good for your brain?

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with a higher cumulative estrogen exposure throughout their life may have a lower risk of cerebral small vessel disease, ac

Updated on:January 19,2024 17

Babies exposed to cannabis in the womb may be at risk for obesity, high blood sugar

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCannabis use among pregnant women is on the rise and may be associated with negative health outcomes in children, according to a new study

Updated on: February 19,2024 12

Babies exposed to cannabis in the womb may be at risk for obesity, high blood sugar

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCannabis use among pregnant women is on the rise and may be associated with negative health outcomes in children, according to a new study

Updated on:February 19,2024 12

Study finds AI-driven eye exams increase screening rates for youth with diabetes

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA Johns Hopkins Children's Center study of children and youth with diabetes concludes that so-called autonomous

Updated on: March 14,2024 11

Study finds AI-driven eye exams increase screening rates for youth with diabetes

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA Johns Hopkins Children's Center study of children and youth with diabetes concludes that so-called autonomous

Updated on:March 14,2024 11