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

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

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

Legit Ozempic sales soar while counterfeits put patients in danger

by Ernie MundellTwo new studies show how eager Americans are to obtain either safe, legitimate versions of Ozempic or counterfeit and potentially dangerous forms of the diabetes/weight-loss drug.One s

Updated on: August 26,2024

Legit Ozempic sales soar while counterfeits put patients in danger

by Ernie MundellTwo new studies show how eager Americans are to obtain either safe, legitimate versions of Ozempic or counterfeit and potentially dangerous forms of the diabetes/weight-loss drug.One s

Updated on:August 26,2024

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

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

New cause identified for metabolic disease that strikes Native Americans

by Duke University Medical CenterCredit: Shawn Rocco/Duke HealthDuke Health researchers have identified the cause of an inherited metabolic disease common among people with Lumbee and other Nativ

Updated on: January 31,2024

New cause identified for metabolic disease that strikes Native Americans

by Duke University Medical CenterCredit: Shawn Rocco/Duke HealthDuke Health researchers have identified the cause of an inherited metabolic disease common among people with Lumbee and other Nativ

Updated on:January 31,2024

Systematic study of free fatty acids reveals new roles in metabolic diseases

by Stephanie McPherson,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardHuman pancreatic beta cells show increased membrane rigidity (indicated in red) when exposed to erucic acid, a toxic monounsaturated fatt

Updated on: January 31,2024

Systematic study of free fatty acids reveals new roles in metabolic diseases

by Stephanie McPherson,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardHuman pancreatic beta cells show increased membrane rigidity (indicated in red) when exposed to erucic acid, a toxic monounsaturated fatt

Updated on:January 31,2024

Iron accumulation: A new insight into fibrotic diseases

byInstitute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)Iron accumulation: a new insight into fibrotic diseases. Credit: IRB BarcelonaFibrosis is associated with various chronic and life-threaten

Updated on: January 20,2024

Iron accumulation: A new insight into fibrotic diseases

byInstitute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)Iron accumulation: a new insight into fibrotic diseases. Credit: IRB BarcelonaFibrosis is associated with various chronic and life-threaten

Updated on:January 20,2024

Researchers investigate the multi-omic landscape of steatosis-to-NASH progression in mice

by Higher Education PressPlasma GDF3 levels are significantly associated with histologic features in patients with NASH. Credit:Life Metabolism(2022). DOI: 10.1093/lifemeta/loac034The glob

Updated on: February 19,2024

Researchers investigate the multi-omic landscape of steatosis-to-NASH progression in mice

by Higher Education PressPlasma GDF3 levels are significantly associated with histologic features in patients with NASH. Credit:Life Metabolism(2022). DOI: 10.1093/lifemeta/loac034The glob

Updated on:February 19,2024

Scientists discover a new understanding of how an old hormone works, paving way for better therapies

byMonash UniversityCredit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-52703-wMonash University researchers have discovered how the hormone peptide glucagon could better trea

Updated on: October 22,2024

Scientists discover a new understanding of how an old hormone works, paving way for better therapies

byMonash UniversityCredit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-52703-wMonash University researchers have discovered how the hormone peptide glucagon could better trea

Updated on:October 22,2024

Secretin hormone induces satiation by activating brown fat

by University of TurkuPositron emission tomography images showing glucose tracer uptake after placebo and secretin infusions. Arrows show the location of brown adipose tissue. Credit: University

Updated on: February 03,2024

Secretin hormone induces satiation by activating brown fat

by University of TurkuPositron emission tomography images showing glucose tracer uptake after placebo and secretin infusions. Arrows show the location of brown adipose tissue. Credit: University

Updated on:February 03,2024

According to a new study, testosterone therapy may reduce non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in obese

by European Society of EndocrinologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccording to a new study, testosterone therapy may reduce non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in obese men with functional hypogonadism and t

Updated on: February 03,2024

According to a new study, testosterone therapy may reduce non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in obese

by European Society of EndocrinologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccording to a new study, testosterone therapy may reduce non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in obese men with functional hypogonadism and t

Updated on:February 03,2024

Metformin cuts insulin resistance and chances of kidney disease in young, obese rats

byAmerican Physiological SocietyAbstract. Credit:American Journal of Physiology-Renal Physiology(2023). DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00078.2023Improving insulin resistance with metformin, a

Updated on: January 18,2024

Metformin cuts insulin resistance and chances of kidney disease in young, obese rats

byAmerican Physiological SocietyAbstract. Credit:American Journal of Physiology-Renal Physiology(2023). DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00078.2023Improving insulin resistance with metformin, a

Updated on:January 18,2024