Chitin from crustaceans, insects, mushrooms engages the immune system during digestion

byWashington University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWho can forget the stomach-churning moments when "Survivor" contestants forced down crunchy insects, among o

Updated on: January 17,2024

Chitin from crustaceans, insects, mushrooms engages the immune system during digestion

byWashington University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWho can forget the stomach-churning moments when "Survivor" contestants forced down crunchy insects, among o

Updated on:January 17,2024

Importance of dietary changes and physical activity to mitigate weight gain during midlife

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUnwanted weight gain is a common problem associated with the menopause transition. Not only does it harm a woman's sel

Updated on: January 17,2024

Importance of dietary changes and physical activity to mitigate weight gain during midlife

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUnwanted weight gain is a common problem associated with the menopause transition. Not only does it harm a woman's sel

Updated on:January 17,2024

Study on cluster of chemoreceptor cells shows overactive cells linked to type 2 diabetes

byUniversity of MissouriAbstract. Credit:The Journal of Physiology(2024). DOI: 10.1113/JP286975Researchers from the University of Missouri are studying potential therapies to target

Updated on: January 07,2025

Study on cluster of chemoreceptor cells shows overactive cells linked to type 2 diabetes

byUniversity of MissouriAbstract. Credit:The Journal of Physiology(2024). DOI: 10.1113/JP286975Researchers from the University of Missouri are studying potential therapies to target

Updated on:January 07,2025

When menopause comes early: Symptoms & treatment

When menopause comes early: Symptoms & treatmentby Miriam Jones BradleyWhile women generally understand that at a certain age they will go through "the change," officially known as menop

Updated on: January 24,2024

When menopause comes early: Symptoms & treatment

When menopause comes early: Symptoms & treatmentby Miriam Jones BradleyWhile women generally understand that at a certain age they will go through "the change," officially known as menop

Updated on:January 24,2024

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

Updated on: February 03,2024

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

Updated on:February 03,2024

Reducing your risk of pancreatitis

by Laurel KellyAcute exudative pancreatitis on CT scan. Credit: Hellerhoff/WikipediaPancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a long, flat gland that sits tucked behind the stomach

Updated on: February 05,2024

Reducing your risk of pancreatitis

by Laurel KellyAcute exudative pancreatitis on CT scan. Credit: Hellerhoff/WikipediaPancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a long, flat gland that sits tucked behind the stomach

Updated on:February 05,2024

Risk for mortality up with low income in type 2 diabetes

by Elana GotkineAdults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have an increased risk for mortality in association with low income, with the most prominent increase seen for adults aged 20 to 39 years, according t

Updated on: November 26,2024

Risk for mortality up with low income in type 2 diabetes

by Elana GotkineAdults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have an increased risk for mortality in association with low income, with the most prominent increase seen for adults aged 20 to 39 years, according t

Updated on:November 26,2024

Traumatic experiences may be associated with lower levels of sex hormones

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTraumatic experiences are associated with a number of adverse mental and physical health outcomes. A new study suggests th

Updated on: January 28,2024

Traumatic experiences may be associated with lower levels of sex hormones

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTraumatic experiences are associated with a number of adverse mental and physical health outcomes. A new study suggests th

Updated on:January 28,2024

Use of metformin associated with exceptional longevity among older women

Updated on: June 01,2025

Use of metformin associated with exceptional longevity among older women

Updated on:June 01,2025

Researchers find cold-activated brown fat asks for more sugar via signaling RNAkines

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesBAT stimulates hepatic gluconeogenesis upon cold exposure.a–jEight-week-old male C57BL6/J mice were placed in RT (25 °C) or cold (4 °C) for 72 

Updated on: January 19,2024

Researchers find cold-activated brown fat asks for more sugar via signaling RNAkines

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesBAT stimulates hepatic gluconeogenesis upon cold exposure.a–jEight-week-old male C57BL6/J mice were placed in RT (25 °C) or cold (4 °C) for 72 

Updated on:January 19,2024

New study finds lower cardiovascular risk in type 1 diabetes than in type 2 diabetes

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new studypublishedin theJournal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography &amp

Updated on: February 27,2025

New study finds lower cardiovascular risk in type 1 diabetes than in type 2 diabetes

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new studypublishedin theJournal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography &amp

Updated on:February 27,2025

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