Metabolic switch could lead to targeted obesity, cancer treatments

by Dave Roepke,Iowa State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn Iowa State University research team has discovered a method for modifying the function of an enzyme crucial to fat produc

Updated on: January 31,2024

Metabolic switch could lead to targeted obesity, cancer treatments

by Dave Roepke,Iowa State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn Iowa State University research team has discovered a method for modifying the function of an enzyme crucial to fat produc

Updated on:January 31,2024

Without clean water, Pacific Islanders turn to sugary drinks—tackling this could reduce obesity

by Suneha Seetahul and Pierre Levasseur,The ConversationNot all residents have access to safe drinking water. Credit: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, CC BYOne in twopeople in the

Updated on: February 02,2025

Without clean water, Pacific Islanders turn to sugary drinks—tackling this could reduce obesity

by Suneha Seetahul and Pierre Levasseur,The ConversationNot all residents have access to safe drinking water. Credit: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, CC BYOne in twopeople in the

Updated on:February 02,2025

Study IDs barriers to eye screening among adults with diabetes

by Lori SolomonFood insecurity, housing insecurity, mental health concerns, and the perceived importance of practitioner concordance are associated with a lower likelihood of receiving eye care among

Updated on: March 05,2024

Study IDs barriers to eye screening among adults with diabetes

by Lori SolomonFood insecurity, housing insecurity, mental health concerns, and the perceived importance of practitioner concordance are associated with a lower likelihood of receiving eye care among

Updated on:March 05,2024

Metabolic remodeling during early mouse embryo development

by Zhejiang UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA research team led by Prof. Zhang Jin from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine and the team led by Dr. Hu Zeping from the Tsinghua University Sch

Updated on: February 21,2024

Metabolic remodeling during early mouse embryo development

by Zhejiang UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA research team led by Prof. Zhang Jin from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine and the team led by Dr. Hu Zeping from the Tsinghua University Sch

Updated on:February 21,2024

Healthy fat? Transcription factor C/EBPβ positively influences fat storage

by Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI)Genetically modified mice with increased function of the transcription factor C/EBPβ (b) store excess fat in hyperplastic adipose tissue. O

Updated on: February 03,2024

Healthy fat? Transcription factor C/EBPβ positively influences fat storage

by Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI)Genetically modified mice with increased function of the transcription factor C/EBPβ (b) store excess fat in hyperplastic adipose tissue. O

Updated on:February 03,2024

Vegans who lift weights may have stronger bones than other people on a plant-based diet

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople on a plant-based diet who do strength training as opposed to other forms of exercise such as biking or swimming may have stronger bones tha

Updated on: February 05,2024

Vegans who lift weights may have stronger bones than other people on a plant-based diet

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople on a plant-based diet who do strength training as opposed to other forms of exercise such as biking or swimming may have stronger bones tha

Updated on:February 05,2024

Building a better bioartificial pancreas

by Brigham and Women's HospitalA convection-enhanced encapsulation device as pictured enhances nutrient transport leading to improved survival and improved glucose responsive insulin secretio

Updated on: February 03,2024

Building a better bioartificial pancreas

by Brigham and Women's HospitalA convection-enhanced encapsulation device as pictured enhances nutrient transport leading to improved survival and improved glucose responsive insulin secretio

Updated on:February 03,2024

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

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

Weight loss program shown to improve eating disorder symptoms in at-risk people with type 2 diabetes

Updated on: June 25,2025

Weight loss program shown to improve eating disorder symptoms in at-risk people with type 2 diabetes

Updated on:June 25,2025

How low testosterone can affect men's health

by Alex Osiadacz,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicMillions of men live with a testosterone deficiency. If left unchecked, this treatable condition may contribute to serious health problems like ost

Updated on: January 31,2024

How low testosterone can affect men's health

by Alex Osiadacz,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicMillions of men live with a testosterone deficiency. If left unchecked, this treatable condition may contribute to serious health problems like ost

Updated on:January 31,2024

Bariatric surgery reverses low testosterone levels in male teens with obesity

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBariatric surgery not only treats obesity and reverses Type 2 diabetes, but a new study now shows

Updated on: February 05,2024

Bariatric surgery reverses low testosterone levels in male teens with obesity

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBariatric surgery not only treats obesity and reverses Type 2 diabetes, but a new study now shows

Updated on:February 05,2024