Diabetes & Endocrinology

Researchers ID potential cause behind the blood vessel dysfunction in obesity

by American Physiological SocietyGraphical abstract. Credit:Function(2024). DOI: 10.1093/function/zqae029Obesity is a metabolic disorder tied to endothelial dysfunction and increased

Updated on: June 15,2024

Researchers ID potential cause behind the blood vessel dysfunction in obesity

by American Physiological SocietyGraphical abstract. Credit:Function(2024). DOI: 10.1093/function/zqae029Obesity is a metabolic disorder tied to endothelial dysfunction and increased

Updated on:June 15,2024

Managing sleep during menopause

by Sonya Goins, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen typically go through menopause between the ages of 45–55. It's a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman&#39

Updated on: January 18,2024

Managing sleep during menopause

by Sonya Goins, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen typically go through menopause between the ages of 45–55. It's a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman&#39

Updated on:January 18,2024

Mankai plant found to reduce post-meal sugar levels in diabetics

byBen-Gurion University of the NegevStudy design and flowchart. Type 2 diabetes. Credit:Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1111/dom.15840A pioneering clinical trial cond

Updated on: September 02,2024

Mankai plant found to reduce post-meal sugar levels in diabetics

byBen-Gurion University of the NegevStudy design and flowchart. Type 2 diabetes. Credit:Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1111/dom.15840A pioneering clinical trial cond

Updated on:September 02,2024

New research on vitamin D and respiratory infections important for risk groups

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainStudies have shown that supplementary vitamin D seems to provide a certain degree of protection against respiratory infections. A new study involv

Updated on: February 03,2024

New research on vitamin D and respiratory infections important for risk groups

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainStudies have shown that supplementary vitamin D seems to provide a certain degree of protection against respiratory infections. A new study involv

Updated on:February 03,2024

Women face greater risk of obesity in low- and middle-income countries, new analysis finds

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen in low- and middle-income countries, especially in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, may be 10 times more likely to have obesity or he

Updated on: January 17,2024

Women face greater risk of obesity in low- and middle-income countries, new analysis finds

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen in low- and middle-income countries, especially in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, may be 10 times more likely to have obesity or he

Updated on:January 17,2024

Study in mice shows brain is 'rewired' during pregnancy to prepare for motherhood

byThe Francis Crick InstituteCredit: Martha Sexton/public domainResearchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that pregnancy hormones "rewire" the brain to prepare mice for mot

Updated on: January 17,2024

Study in mice shows brain is 'rewired' during pregnancy to prepare for motherhood

byThe Francis Crick InstituteCredit: Martha Sexton/public domainResearchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that pregnancy hormones "rewire" the brain to prepare mice for mot

Updated on:January 17,2024

Fast food may be toxic to your liver

by Cara MurezDo your liver a favor and steer clear of fast food, new research urges.People with obesity or diabetes who consumed 20% or more of their daily calories from fast food had severely elevate

Updated on: February 05,2024

Fast food may be toxic to your liver

by Cara MurezDo your liver a favor and steer clear of fast food, new research urges.People with obesity or diabetes who consumed 20% or more of their daily calories from fast food had severely elevate

Updated on:February 05,2024

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

Overeating at Christmas can cause weight gain—but that doesn't necessarily mean it's permanent

by Duane Mellor,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe holidays are a time of indulgence, with most celebrations centered on having festive food and drinks. It's no wonder then

Updated on: January 20,2024

Overeating at Christmas can cause weight gain—but that doesn't necessarily mean it's permanent

by Duane Mellor,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe holidays are a time of indulgence, with most celebrations centered on having festive food and drinks. It's no wonder then

Updated on:January 20,2024

Cutting off cells' supplies of lipids can slow the growth of tumors in mice, study finds

by Sarah McDonnell,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn recent years, there has been some evidence that dietary interventions can help to slow the growth of tumors. A

Updated on: February 21,2024

Cutting off cells' supplies of lipids can slow the growth of tumors in mice, study finds

by Sarah McDonnell,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn recent years, there has been some evidence that dietary interventions can help to slow the growth of tumors. A

Updated on:February 21,2024

Low-calorie diet and mild exercise improve survival for young people with leukemia

by University of California, Los AngelesBone marrow aspirate showing acute myeloid leukemia. Several blasts have Auer rods. Credit: WikipediaIn some cancers, including leukemia in children and ad