Anxiodepressive disorders: Much more than a matter of weight

by University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM)Credit: CC0 Public DomainObese people run a higher-than-average risk of depression or anxiety, the result of a combination of factors: poor d

Updated on: February 05,2024

Anxiodepressive disorders: Much more than a matter of weight

by University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM)Credit: CC0 Public DomainObese people run a higher-than-average risk of depression or anxiety, the result of a combination of factors: poor d

Updated on:February 05,2024

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 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

Timed fasting best way for those with diabetes to lose weight

by Cara MurezRestricting eating to certain times—a regimen known as intermittent fasting—may be the best way to help people with type 2 diabetes lose weight.Researchers found that people with type 2 d

Updated on: January 24,2024

Timed fasting best way for those with diabetes to lose weight

by Cara MurezRestricting eating to certain times—a regimen known as intermittent fasting—may be the best way to help people with type 2 diabetes lose weight.Researchers found that people with type 2 d

Updated on:January 24,2024

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

Reduce risk of childhood obesity through good nutrition before and during pregnancy, say scientists

by University of SouthamptonPredicted latent class growth analysis weight standard deviation score (SDS) trajectories. Credit:BMC Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1186/s12916-024-03246-wA stud

Updated on: March 13,2024

Reduce risk of childhood obesity through good nutrition before and during pregnancy, say scientists

by University of SouthamptonPredicted latent class growth analysis weight standard deviation score (SDS) trajectories. Credit:BMC Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1186/s12916-024-03246-wA stud

Updated on:March 13,2024

Hormone infusion improves pancreatic insulin production in cystic fibrosis patients with or at risk for diabetes

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCystic fibrosis is well-known for attacking the lungs through thick blockages of mucus, but those

Updated on: February 05,2024

Hormone infusion improves pancreatic insulin production in cystic fibrosis patients with or at risk for diabetes

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCystic fibrosis is well-known for attacking the lungs through thick blockages of mucus, but those

Updated on:February 05,2024

Western high-fat diet can cause chronic pain, according to research team

by University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioCredit: CC0 Public DomainA typical Western high-fat diet can increase the risk of painful disorders common in people with conditions suc

Updated on: February 21,2024

Western high-fat diet can cause chronic pain, according to research team

by University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioCredit: CC0 Public DomainA typical Western high-fat diet can increase the risk of painful disorders common in people with conditions suc

Updated on:February 21,2024

Scientists discover that metabolic sensor may play role in Alzheimer's disease

by Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistCredit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.162454It's well-known that people with type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk of developing Alz

Updated on: February 03,2024

Scientists discover that metabolic sensor may play role in Alzheimer's disease

by Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistCredit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.162454It's well-known that people with type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk of developing Alz

Updated on:February 03,2024

Low-glucose sensor in the brain promotes blood glucose balance

Updated on: January 22,2024

Low-glucose sensor in the brain promotes blood glucose balance

Updated on:January 22,2024

Gut-derived exosomes as a novel mediator of hepatic lipid metabolism

by Frontiers JournalsScientific hypothesis: intestinal epithelium-derived exosomes regulate hepatic metabolic activities by carrying substances such as microRNA. Credit:Life Metabolism(202

Updated on: January 19,2024

Gut-derived exosomes as a novel mediator of hepatic lipid metabolism

by Frontiers JournalsScientific hypothesis: intestinal epithelium-derived exosomes regulate hepatic metabolic activities by carrying substances such as microRNA. Credit:Life Metabolism(202

Updated on:January 19,2024