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

High blood glucose linked to weakened immunity in type 2 diabetes

byThe University of Hong KongCredit:Cell Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.10.004A research team from the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has

Updated on: January 07,2025

High blood glucose linked to weakened immunity in type 2 diabetes

byThe University of Hong KongCredit:Cell Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.10.004A research team from the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has

Updated on:January 07,2025

Risk for mortality up with low income in type 2 diabetes

by Elana GotkineAdults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have an increased risk for mortality in association with low income, with the most prominent increase seen for adults aged 20 to 39 years, according t

Updated on: November 26,2024

Risk for mortality up with low income in type 2 diabetes

by Elana GotkineAdults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have an increased risk for mortality in association with low income, with the most prominent increase seen for adults aged 20 to 39 years, according t

Updated on:November 26,2024

Chip mimicking bovine endometrium used in study of factors that can jeopardize pregnancy

by Karina Ninni,FAPESPThe device was used for the first time to culture two maternal endometrial cell types, revealing the effects of alterations in glucose and insulin levels in the uterine env

Updated on: February 19,2024

Chip mimicking bovine endometrium used in study of factors that can jeopardize pregnancy

by Karina Ninni,FAPESPThe device was used for the first time to culture two maternal endometrial cell types, revealing the effects of alterations in glucose and insulin levels in the uterine env

Updated on:February 19,2024

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

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

Do oral contraceptives affect muscle recovery after exercise? No, say researchers

byAarhus UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRecovering quickly from a tough training session or match is crucial for athletes' performance. Therefore, they must be aware of all the

Updated on: January 17,2024

Do oral contraceptives affect muscle recovery after exercise? No, say researchers

byAarhus UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRecovering quickly from a tough training session or match is crucial for athletes' performance. Therefore, they must be aware of all the

Updated on:January 17,2024

Rare leptin variants found in two children, leading to hyperphagia and obesity

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressDiagram representing the production of the leptin hormone in the human body. It shows the affected organ and explains how leptin affects the human body. Credit:Andrm

Updated on: January 22,2024

Rare leptin variants found in two children, leading to hyperphagia and obesity

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressDiagram representing the production of the leptin hormone in the human body. It shows the affected organ and explains how leptin affects the human body. Credit:Andrm

Updated on:January 22,2024

Growing number of hypothyroidism patients receiving treatment other than levothyroxine

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe use of thyroid hormones other than the commonly prescribed hormone medicine levothyroxine to treat hypothyroidism, or underactive thyr

Updated on: January 22,2024

Growing number of hypothyroidism patients receiving treatment other than levothyroxine

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe use of thyroid hormones other than the commonly prescribed hormone medicine levothyroxine to treat hypothyroidism, or underactive thyr

Updated on:January 22,2024

Men at much greater risk of dying following weight-loss surgery than women, data spanning 10 years suggests

by DiabetologiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMen who undergo bariatric (obesity) surgery are five times as likely to die within 30-days of the procedure compared to women, and their long-term

Updated on: January 28,2024

Men at much greater risk of dying following weight-loss surgery than women, data spanning 10 years suggests

by DiabetologiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMen who undergo bariatric (obesity) surgery are five times as likely to die within 30-days of the procedure compared to women, and their long-term

Updated on:January 28,2024

Researchers warn people with type 1 diabetes to use fitness video games with caution

by Staffordshire UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe authors of a new study are warning people with type 1 diabetes to use fitness video games with caution.The studyby Staffordsh

Updated on: March 05,2024

Researchers warn people with type 1 diabetes to use fitness video games with caution

by Staffordshire UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe authors of a new study are warning people with type 1 diabetes to use fitness video games with caution.The studyby Staffordsh

Updated on:March 05,2024

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