Gender-affirming hormone therapy has a positive impact on well-being

by European Society of EndocrinologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew evidence shows that people who have undergone gender-affirming hormone therapy report high grades of satisfaction with both the physica

Updated on: February 21,2024 19

Gender-affirming hormone therapy has a positive impact on well-being

by European Society of EndocrinologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew evidence shows that people who have undergone gender-affirming hormone therapy report high grades of satisfaction with both the physica

Updated on:February 21,2024 19

Mice live longer and lose weight while eating more when FGF21 is present

by Pennington Biomedical Research CenterWhen the liver detects low levels of protein, it activates cells that produce FGF21 and release the hormone into the bloodstream. FGF21 is then carried to targe

Updated on: January 31,2024 14

Mice live longer and lose weight while eating more when FGF21 is present

by Pennington Biomedical Research CenterWhen the liver detects low levels of protein, it activates cells that produce FGF21 and release the hormone into the bloodstream. FGF21 is then carried to targe

Updated on:January 31,2024 14

What Is Obesity Treatment Like?

ByMark GurarieUpdated on December 01, 2023Medically reviewed byLindsay Cook, PharmDPhoto composite by Amelia Manley for Verywell Health; Getty ImagesObesityis a chronic c

Updated on: April 01,2024 0

What Is Obesity Treatment Like?

ByMark GurarieUpdated on December 01, 2023Medically reviewed byLindsay Cook, PharmDPhoto composite by Amelia Manley for Verywell Health; Getty ImagesObesityis a chronic c

Updated on:April 01,2024 0

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 18

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 18

Researchers reveal scale of prevalence of a condition that can cause type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at the University of Birmingham are calling for changes to healthcare policy following research which has shown for the first time t

Updated on: February 19,2024 10

Researchers reveal scale of prevalence of a condition that can cause type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at the University of Birmingham are calling for changes to healthcare policy following research which has shown for the first time t

Updated on:February 19,2024 10

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 23

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 23

Researchers remove uncertainty in question of roadway lighting impacts on human health

by Jacob Levin,Virginia TechThe study conducted on the Virginia Smart Roads includes luminaires of varying colors which are are commercially available for roadway lighting. Credit: Rajaram Bhaga

Updated on: February 19,2024 13

Researchers remove uncertainty in question of roadway lighting impacts on human health

by Jacob Levin,Virginia TechThe study conducted on the Virginia Smart Roads includes luminaires of varying colors which are are commercially available for roadway lighting. Credit: Rajaram Bhaga

Updated on:February 19,2024 13

Teens ate less ultra-processed food consumption during pandemic, reversing trend of three decades

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor the first time in the last 30 years, the consumption of ultra-processed foods among teenagers in the United States declined during th

Updated on: January 28,2024 21

Teens ate less ultra-processed food consumption during pandemic, reversing trend of three decades

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor the first time in the last 30 years, the consumption of ultra-processed foods among teenagers in the United States declined during th

Updated on:January 28,2024 21

An overactive sweet tooth may spell trouble for our cellular powerplants

by Van Andel Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe average American eatsroughly 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day—more than three times the recommended amount for women and more th

Updated on: February 05,2024 23

An overactive sweet tooth may spell trouble for our cellular powerplants

by Van Andel Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe average American eatsroughly 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day—more than three times the recommended amount for women and more th

Updated on:February 05,2024 23

UK study identifies ideal weight for adults with type 2 diabetes to minimize risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: PhotoMIX Company from PexelsNew research being presented at this year'sEuropean Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy(12–15

Updated on: March 30,2024 0

UK study identifies ideal weight for adults with type 2 diabetes to minimize risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: PhotoMIX Company from PexelsNew research being presented at this year'sEuropean Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy(12–15

Updated on:March 30,2024 0

Identified: The gene behind an unusual form of Cushing's Syndrome

by University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of scientists in Montreal and Paris has succeeded in identifying the gene responsible for the development of a food-dependent form

Updated on: February 21,2024 8

Identified: The gene behind an unusual form of Cushing's Syndrome

by University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of scientists in Montreal and Paris has succeeded in identifying the gene responsible for the development of a food-dependent form

Updated on:February 21,2024 8

Change of temperature causes whole body reprogramming

by University of GenevaExposure to cold or warmth causes strong changes in gene expression in various organs of a mouse. Credit: © UNIGE, Laboratory of Prof. Mirko TrajkovskiHuman beings, like mo

Updated on: February 21,2024 11

Change of temperature causes whole body reprogramming

by University of GenevaExposure to cold or warmth causes strong changes in gene expression in various organs of a mouse. Credit: © UNIGE, Laboratory of Prof. Mirko TrajkovskiHuman beings, like mo

Updated on:February 21,2024 11