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

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

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

Combination of therapeutic touch and music key to a better night's sleep during menopause, says study

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIf you're sleep deprived because of transitioning through menopause, there are probably few things you wouldn't try to get

Updated on: January 18,2024

Combination of therapeutic touch and music key to a better night's sleep during menopause, says study

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIf you're sleep deprived because of transitioning through menopause, there are probably few things you wouldn't try to get

Updated on:January 18,2024

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

Multiple health benefits from B-type procyanidin-rich foods like chocolate and apples, when consumed in right amounts

by Shibaura Institute of TechnologyResearchers from SIT, Japan investigated the dose-response effects of B-type procyanidins on the hormetic response system. Credit:Frontiers in Nutrition(

Updated on: January 31,2024

Multiple health benefits from B-type procyanidin-rich foods like chocolate and apples, when consumed in right amounts

by Shibaura Institute of TechnologyResearchers from SIT, Japan investigated the dose-response effects of B-type procyanidins on the hormetic response system. Credit:Frontiers in Nutrition(

Updated on:January 31,2024

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

Heart medication improves the efficacy of current treatments for melanoma in mouse models

byInstitute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)NK-type antitumour lymphocytes are stained in green and tumor cells in blue. Credit: NavarrabiomedA collaborative study undertaken by the N

Updated on: January 24,2024

Heart medication improves the efficacy of current treatments for melanoma in mouse models

byInstitute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)NK-type antitumour lymphocytes are stained in green and tumor cells in blue. Credit: NavarrabiomedA collaborative study undertaken by the N

Updated on:January 24,2024

Treating thyroid cancer

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNearly 44,000 new cases of thyroid cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year, and more than 2,000 people will die of the

Updated on: January 17,2024

Treating thyroid cancer

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNearly 44,000 new cases of thyroid cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year, and more than 2,000 people will die of the

Updated on:January 17,2024

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

Exposure to environmental chemicals linked to thyroid complications

byBrigham and Women's HospitalAssociations between exposures and thyroid function in linear models. Estimates and corresponding 95% confidence intervals of mean differences (for continuous o

Updated on: January 22,2024

Exposure to environmental chemicals linked to thyroid complications

byBrigham and Women's HospitalAssociations between exposures and thyroid function in linear models. Estimates and corresponding 95% confidence intervals of mean differences (for continuous o

Updated on:January 22,2024

Investigating the role of DNA damage in cardiac hypertrophy

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityRepresentative immunofluorescence images of H9c2 cardiomyoblast cells treated with control or Snrk siRNA and stained with Phalloidin-iFluor 488 to assess

Updated on: January 20,2024

Investigating the role of DNA damage in cardiac hypertrophy

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityRepresentative immunofluorescence images of H9c2 cardiomyoblast cells treated with control or Snrk siRNA and stained with Phalloidin-iFluor 488 to assess

Updated on:January 20,2024