How obesity dismantles our mitochondria: Study reveals key mechanism behind obesity-related metabolic dysfunction

by University of California - San DiegoThese colored streaks are mitochondrial networks within fat cells. Researchers from UC San Diego discovered that a high-fat diet dismantles mitochondria, re

Updated on: March 08,2024

How obesity dismantles our mitochondria: Study reveals key mechanism behind obesity-related metabolic dysfunction

by University of California - San DiegoThese colored streaks are mitochondrial networks within fat cells. Researchers from UC San Diego discovered that a high-fat diet dismantles mitochondria, re

Updated on:March 08,2024

This hormone may be the missing ingredient to heart-healthy cholesterol levels for menopausal women

by University of Pittsburgh3D crystal structure rendered in pyMol of Anti-müllerian hormone bound to its receptor, AMHR2. Credit: Drewhow, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsStep aside estr

Updated on: February 21,2024

This hormone may be the missing ingredient to heart-healthy cholesterol levels for menopausal women

by University of Pittsburgh3D crystal structure rendered in pyMol of Anti-müllerian hormone bound to its receptor, AMHR2. Credit: Drewhow, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsStep aside estr

Updated on:February 21,2024

Does low lipoprotein(a) increase the risk of diabetes? New research suggests it does not

by Polskie Towarzystwo Lipidologiczne (Polish Lipid Association)Credit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has shown that, contrary to some previous studies, low levels of lipoprotein (a)—a parcel of fats

Updated on: September 04,2024

Does low lipoprotein(a) increase the risk of diabetes? New research suggests it does not

by Polskie Towarzystwo Lipidologiczne (Polish Lipid Association)Credit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has shown that, contrary to some previous studies, low levels of lipoprotein (a)—a parcel of fats

Updated on:September 04,2024

Metabolism changes with age, just not when you might think

by Duke University School of NursingCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost of us remember a time when we could eat anything we wanted and not gain weight. But a new study suggests your metabolism—the rate

Updated on: February 21,2024

Metabolism changes with age, just not when you might think

by Duke University School of NursingCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost of us remember a time when we could eat anything we wanted and not gain weight. But a new study suggests your metabolism—the rate

Updated on:February 21,2024

Birth control study suggests estrogen dosage could be drastically cut: Here's what you should know

by Susan Walker,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe amount of estrogen the birth control pill currently contains is alreadysubstantially lowerthan it was when the pill was

Updated on: February 05,2024

Birth control study suggests estrogen dosage could be drastically cut: Here's what you should know

by Susan Walker,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe amount of estrogen the birth control pill currently contains is alreadysubstantially lowerthan it was when the pill was

Updated on:February 05,2024

Learning more about the endocrine system could lead to fewer cases of type 2 diabetes and obesity

by Petra Olsson,Lund UniversityNurse Anna Hellman measures the blood pressure of a participant in a treatment study where researchers are investigating how the hormone vasopressin is affected by

Updated on: January 31,2024

Learning more about the endocrine system could lead to fewer cases of type 2 diabetes and obesity

by Petra Olsson,Lund UniversityNurse Anna Hellman measures the blood pressure of a participant in a treatment study where researchers are investigating how the hormone vasopressin is affected by

Updated on:January 31,2024

Study suggests light physical activity as a child is key to reducing risk of type 2 diabetes

by Tom Seymour,University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIncreased sedentary time from childhood is associated with a significant increase in blood insulin concentration and therefore

Updated on: April 27,2024

Study suggests light physical activity as a child is key to reducing risk of type 2 diabetes

by Tom Seymour,University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIncreased sedentary time from childhood is associated with a significant increase in blood insulin concentration and therefore

Updated on:April 27,2024

New research offers prospects to measure metabolic rate

bySkolkovo Institute of Science and TechnologyDeuterium uptake in different organs of mice for various classes of lipids. Credit: International Journal of Molecular SciencesScientists from Skolt

Updated on: January 24,2024

New research offers prospects to measure metabolic rate

bySkolkovo Institute of Science and TechnologyDeuterium uptake in different organs of mice for various classes of lipids. Credit: International Journal of Molecular SciencesScientists from Skolt

Updated on:January 24,2024

Nucleic acid drug iSN40 shows promise for osteoporosis treatment

byShinshu UniversityIn a new study, researchers from Japan reveal that iSN40 suppresses osteoclast differentiation and bone matrix resorption, offering a potential therapeutic approach for osteo

Updated on: January 18,2025

Nucleic acid drug iSN40 shows promise for osteoporosis treatment

byShinshu UniversityIn a new study, researchers from Japan reveal that iSN40 suppresses osteoclast differentiation and bone matrix resorption, offering a potential therapeutic approach for osteo

Updated on:January 18,2025

HIIT for liver health

by Western Sydney UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research led by Western Sydney University suggests that aerobic exercise interventions incorporating either high-intensity interv

Updated on: January 28,2024

HIIT for liver health

by Western Sydney UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research led by Western Sydney University suggests that aerobic exercise interventions incorporating either high-intensity interv

Updated on:January 28,2024

Circadian clock gene Rev-erb linked to dawn phenomenon in type 2 diabetes

by Homa Shalchi,Baylor College of MedicineResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine may have found an explanation for dawn phenomenon, an abnormal increase of blood sugar only in the morning, ob

Updated on: February 21,2024

Circadian clock gene Rev-erb linked to dawn phenomenon in type 2 diabetes

by Homa Shalchi,Baylor College of MedicineResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine may have found an explanation for dawn phenomenon, an abnormal increase of blood sugar only in the morning, ob

Updated on:February 21,2024

All that sitting at work is shortening your life

by Ernie MundellYour office chair could be a killer.New research shows that folks who spent most of their workday sitting were 16% more prone to anearly death, compared to folks in non-sitting j

Updated on: March 13,2024

All that sitting at work is shortening your life

by Ernie MundellYour office chair could be a killer.New research shows that folks who spent most of their workday sitting were 16% more prone to anearly death, compared to folks in non-sitting j

Updated on:March 13,2024