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Chronic steroid use could raise diabetes risk

Chronic steroid use could raise diabetes risk

by Dennis ThompsonTaking steroids more than doubles a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study warns.Patients taking steroid pills, injections or infusions are 2.6 times more likel

Chronic steroid use could raise diabetes risk

by Dennis ThompsonTaking steroids more than doubles a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study warns.Patients taking steroid pills, injections or infusions are 2.6 times more likel
Gut-derived exosomes as a novel mediator of hepatic lipid metabolism

Gut-derived exosomes as a novel mediator of hepatic lipid metabolism

by Frontiers JournalsScientific hypothesis: intestinal epithelium-derived exosomes regulate hepatic metabolic activities by carrying substances such as microRNA. Credit:Life Metabolism(202

Gut-derived exosomes as a novel mediator of hepatic lipid metabolism

by Frontiers JournalsScientific hypothesis: intestinal epithelium-derived exosomes regulate hepatic metabolic activities by carrying substances such as microRNA. Credit:Life Metabolism(202
COVID-19 vaccination appears to be safe for patients treated for hypothyroidism

COVID-19 vaccination appears to be safe for patients treated for hypothyroidism

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInactivated and mRNA COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for patients treated for hypothyroidism, according to a new study being presented

COVID-19 vaccination appears to be safe for patients treated for hypothyroidism

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInactivated and mRNA COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for patients treated for hypothyroidism, according to a new study being presented
Hormone discovery could predict long-term health of men

Hormone discovery could predict long-term health of men

by University of NottinghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered the vital role of a hormone, which develops in men during puberty, in providing an early prediction of whether they

Hormone discovery could predict long-term health of men

by University of NottinghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered the vital role of a hormone, which develops in men during puberty, in providing an early prediction of whether they
Worrying regional disparities found in lower limb amputation caused by arterial disease

Worrying regional disparities found in lower limb amputation caused by arterial disease

by University of SheffieldPopulation-based AKA and BKA rates by age, sex and diabetes status; England (April 2006 to March 2018) AKA, above knee amputation; BKA, below knee amputation. Credit:&nb

Worrying regional disparities found in lower limb amputation caused by arterial disease

by University of SheffieldPopulation-based AKA and BKA rates by age, sex and diabetes status; England (April 2006 to March 2018) AKA, above knee amputation; BKA, below knee amputation. Credit:&nb
Discovering a mysterious estrogen's important role in pregnancy

Discovering a mysterious estrogen's important role in pregnancy

by Isabella Backman,Yale UniversityFetal E3exposure improves reproduction in female offspring. Eight-week-old pregnant female CD-1 mice were treated with vehicle DMSO (CT) or E3(E3).

Discovering a mysterious estrogen's important role in pregnancy

by Isabella Backman,Yale UniversityFetal E3exposure improves reproduction in female offspring. Eight-week-old pregnant female CD-1 mice were treated with vehicle DMSO (CT) or E3(E3).
Researchers discover metabolic pathway specific to granuloma formation in patients

Researchers discover metabolic pathway specific to granuloma formation in patients

byKyoto UniversityCredit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI171088On good days, the immune system can effectively handle pathogens that invade the body. However

Researchers discover metabolic pathway specific to granuloma formation in patients

byKyoto UniversityCredit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI171088On good days, the immune system can effectively handle pathogens that invade the body. However
Heavy alcohol use may increase type 2 diabetes risk in middle-aged adults

Heavy alcohol use may increase type 2 diabetes risk in middle-aged adults

byAmerican Physiological SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainHeavy alcohol use may increase middle-aged adults' risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to research to be presented this wee

Heavy alcohol use may increase type 2 diabetes risk in middle-aged adults

byAmerican Physiological SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainHeavy alcohol use may increase middle-aged adults' risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to research to be presented this wee
Racial discrimination among teens linked to unhealthy stress hormone levels

Racial discrimination among teens linked to unhealthy stress hormone levels

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists already know that the stress caused by racial discrimination is related to a host of chronic health conditions, but less

Racial discrimination among teens linked to unhealthy stress hormone levels

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists already know that the stress caused by racial discrimination is related to a host of chronic health conditions, but less
Vitamin D shows promise for children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes

Vitamin D shows promise for children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes

by Sandra Gray,University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolBenjamin Nwosu, MD. Credit: University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolAdding a safe, inexpensive and easy to administer form of vitamin D

Vitamin D shows promise for children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes

by Sandra Gray,University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolBenjamin Nwosu, MD. Credit: University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolAdding a safe, inexpensive and easy to administer form of vitamin D
Study finds connection between gut microbiome and bone density

Study finds connection between gut microbiome and bone density

by Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging ResearchMicrobiome diversity of the two cohorts. Both cohorts were separately evaluated for microbial composition and diversity. In eac

Study finds connection between gut microbiome and bone density

by Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging ResearchMicrobiome diversity of the two cohorts. Both cohorts were separately evaluated for microbial composition and diversity. In eac