Health disparities in type 1 diabetes and COVID-19 infection

by Le Bonheur Children's HospitalNon-Hispanic black patients with Type 1 diabetes and COVID-19 were almost four times as likely to present to the hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) compared

Updated on: January 27,2024

Health disparities in type 1 diabetes and COVID-19 infection

by Le Bonheur Children's HospitalNon-Hispanic black patients with Type 1 diabetes and COVID-19 were almost four times as likely to present to the hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) compared

Updated on:January 27,2024

Discovering a new metabolic route for liver cancer and paving the way for new therapeutic opportunities

by The University of Hong KongCredit: The University of Hong KongResearchers from the Department of Pathology, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (H

Updated on: January 31,2024

Discovering a new metabolic route for liver cancer and paving the way for new therapeutic opportunities

by The University of Hong KongCredit: The University of Hong KongResearchers from the Department of Pathology, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (H

Updated on:January 31,2024

Pilot study finds metabolic alterations related to sexual and physical abuse

by University of Eastern FinlandSchematic illustration of metabolites correlating positively (+) or negatively (-) with the Trauma and Distress Scale (TADS) Sexual and Physical Abuse scores, and

Updated on: January 28,2024

Pilot study finds metabolic alterations related to sexual and physical abuse

by University of Eastern FinlandSchematic illustration of metabolites correlating positively (+) or negatively (-) with the Trauma and Distress Scale (TADS) Sexual and Physical Abuse scores, and

Updated on:January 28,2024

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

Stronger regulations needed on common obesity-promoting chemicals

by European Society for Paediatric EndocrinologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEveryday exposure to obesity-promoting chemicals (obesogens) represents a significant risk to public health, and needs stronger

Updated on: February 21,2024

Stronger regulations needed on common obesity-promoting chemicals

by European Society for Paediatric EndocrinologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEveryday exposure to obesity-promoting chemicals (obesogens) represents a significant risk to public health, and needs stronger

Updated on:February 21,2024

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

Research finds increased first-trimester exercise may reduce gestational diabetes risk

by University of Tennessee at KnoxvilleCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPregnant women who exercise more during the first trimester of pregnancy may have a lower risk of developing gestational d

Updated on: June 04,2024

Research finds increased first-trimester exercise may reduce gestational diabetes risk

by University of Tennessee at KnoxvilleCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPregnant women who exercise more during the first trimester of pregnancy may have a lower risk of developing gestational d

Updated on:June 04,2024

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals may impair bone health in male teens

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and phthalates (two types of endocrine-disrupting chemicals) may be associated with lower bone

Updated on: January 31,2024

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals may impair bone health in male teens

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and phthalates (two types of endocrine-disrupting chemicals) may be associated with lower bone

Updated on:January 31,2024

First patient receives Moderna mRNA trial infusion for glycogen storage disease

by Jennifer Walker,University of ConnecticutLove Joy, a nurse at UConn Health takes Loveah Hernandez's blood pressure. Credit: Shaylee KingPrior to COVID-19 vaccines most people had never he

Updated on: February 03,2024

First patient receives Moderna mRNA trial infusion for glycogen storage disease

by Jennifer Walker,University of ConnecticutLove Joy, a nurse at UConn Health takes Loveah Hernandez's blood pressure. Credit: Shaylee KingPrior to COVID-19 vaccines most people had never he

Updated on:February 03,2024

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

Thyroid hormone replacement undertreatment linked to worse hospital outcomes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUndertreatment with thyroid hormone replacement can put patients with hypothyroidism at risk for worse hospital outcomes, including longer

Updated on: February 03,2024

Thyroid hormone replacement undertreatment linked to worse hospital outcomes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUndertreatment with thyroid hormone replacement can put patients with hypothyroidism at risk for worse hospital outcomes, including longer

Updated on:February 03,2024

Racial discrimination among teens linked to unhealthy stress hormone levels

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists already know that the stress caused by racial discrimination is related to a host of chronic health conditions, but less

Updated on: January 19,2024

Racial discrimination among teens linked to unhealthy stress hormone levels

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists already know that the stress caused by racial discrimination is related to a host of chronic health conditions, but less

Updated on:January 19,2024