Researchers uncover how sugar substitutes disrupt liver detoxification

by Experimental BiologyNon-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) consumed in the diet enter the liver from the blood circulation. Researchers found that in liver cells, the detoxifying transporter P-glycoprotein

Updated on: February 21,2024

Researchers uncover how sugar substitutes disrupt liver detoxification

by Experimental BiologyNon-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) consumed in the diet enter the liver from the blood circulation. Researchers found that in liver cells, the detoxifying transporter P-glycoprotein

Updated on:February 21,2024

Light or moderate alcohol consumption does not guard against diabetes, obesity

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have just one or two drinks per day are not protected against endocrine conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, accordi

Updated on: January 22,2024

Light or moderate alcohol consumption does not guard against diabetes, obesity

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have just one or two drinks per day are not protected against endocrine conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, accordi

Updated on:January 22,2024

Vitamin D deficiency may impair muscle function

by Society for EndocrinologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainVitamin D deficiency may impair muscle function due to a reduction in energy production in the muscles, according to a mouse study published in the

Updated on: February 21,2024

Vitamin D deficiency may impair muscle function

by Society for EndocrinologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainVitamin D deficiency may impair muscle function due to a reduction in energy production in the muscles, according to a mouse study published in the

Updated on:February 21,2024

Key protein helps infant mice absorb more calcium from breast milk

byAmerican Physiological SocietyCredit:Function(2023). DOI: 10.1093/function/zqad033A key protein known as claudin-2, which lines the intestinal epithelial cells of infant mice, help

Updated on: January 22,2024

Key protein helps infant mice absorb more calcium from breast milk

byAmerican Physiological SocietyCredit:Function(2023). DOI: 10.1093/function/zqad033A key protein known as claudin-2, which lines the intestinal epithelial cells of infant mice, help

Updated on:January 22,2024

Body's ability to prevent cell damage hampered by excess carbs

by Haley Bridger,Harvard UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA high body mass index (BMI) is closely correlated with insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes. For decades, nutrition guidel

Updated on: February 19,2024

Body's ability to prevent cell damage hampered by excess carbs

by Haley Bridger,Harvard UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA high body mass index (BMI) is closely correlated with insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes. For decades, nutrition guidel

Updated on:February 19,2024

Quality of low-carb diets affects weight change in U.S. adults, finds study

by Elana GotkineThe quality of low-carbohydrate diets (LCDs) is associated with weight change among U.S. adults, according to a study published online Dec. 27 inJAMA Network Open.Binkai Liu, fro

Updated on: March 13,2024

Quality of low-carb diets affects weight change in U.S. adults, finds study

by Elana GotkineThe quality of low-carbohydrate diets (LCDs) is associated with weight change among U.S. adults, according to a study published online Dec. 27 inJAMA Network Open.Binkai Liu, fro

Updated on:March 13,2024

Metabolic changes in fat tissue in obesity associated with adverse health effects

by University of HelsinkiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA twin study recently completed at the University of Helsinki indicates that the machinery responsible for energy handling in fat tissue

Updated on: January 31,2024

Metabolic changes in fat tissue in obesity associated with adverse health effects

by University of HelsinkiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA twin study recently completed at the University of Helsinki indicates that the machinery responsible for energy handling in fat tissue

Updated on:January 31,2024

Hot flashes, yet another early indicator for Alzheimer's disease

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs if hot flashes alone weren't bad enough for women going through the menopause transition, a new study suggests that

Updated on: January 17,2024

Hot flashes, yet another early indicator for Alzheimer's disease

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs if hot flashes alone weren't bad enough for women going through the menopause transition, a new study suggests that

Updated on:January 17,2024

Lower hemoglobin is good for health after all? It may protect against obesity and metabolic syndrome

by University of OuluHemoglobin. Credit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by the University of Oulu in Finland refutes the belief that high hemoglobin levels are always desirable for health. A study b

Updated on: February 03,2024

Lower hemoglobin is good for health after all? It may protect against obesity and metabolic syndrome

by University of OuluHemoglobin. Credit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by the University of Oulu in Finland refutes the belief that high hemoglobin levels are always desirable for health. A study b

Updated on:February 03,2024

Unraveling the mechanism behind obesity-induced pancreatic β-cell dysfunction

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112914Obesity not only increases the risk of metabolic syndrome-related diseases, such as diabetes, fatty

Updated on: January 17,2024

Unraveling the mechanism behind obesity-induced pancreatic β-cell dysfunction

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112914Obesity not only increases the risk of metabolic syndrome-related diseases, such as diabetes, fatty

Updated on:January 17,2024

New study suggests growing use of cannabis to help manage menopause symptoms

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNot so long ago, young adults were the primary users of cannabis. The reality today, however, is that women and adults aged 50+ rep

Updated on: January 17,2024

New study suggests growing use of cannabis to help manage menopause symptoms

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNot so long ago, young adults were the primary users of cannabis. The reality today, however, is that women and adults aged 50+ rep

Updated on:January 17,2024

Researchers identify new mechanism that could improve the efficiency of diabetes treatments

by University of BarcelonaProposed mechanistic model for the hepatic effects of Gdf15 deficiency on fibrosis, gluconeogenesis and fatty liver via the TGF-β1-SMAD3 pathway. Credit:Metabolism

Updated on: March 05,2024

Researchers identify new mechanism that could improve the efficiency of diabetes treatments

by University of BarcelonaProposed mechanistic model for the hepatic effects of Gdf15 deficiency on fibrosis, gluconeogenesis and fatty liver via the TGF-β1-SMAD3 pathway. Credit:Metabolism

Updated on:March 05,2024