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

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

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

Transgender women may be more likely to have type 2 diabetes than cisgender women

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTransgender women may be at higher risk for type 2 diabetes comparedto cisgender women,but not to cisgender men, according to

Updated on: January 28,2024

Transgender women may be more likely to have type 2 diabetes than cisgender women

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTransgender women may be at higher risk for type 2 diabetes comparedto cisgender women,but not to cisgender men, according to

Updated on:January 28,2024

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

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

'Diabetes distress' can increase risk of mental health problems among young people living with type 1 diabetes

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren diagnosed with type 1 diabetes are at significantly higher risk of a number of mental health issues, including mood and anxiety disorde

Updated on: July 30,2024

'Diabetes distress' can increase risk of mental health problems among young people living with type 1 diabetes

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren diagnosed with type 1 diabetes are at significantly higher risk of a number of mental health issues, including mood and anxiety disorde

Updated on:July 30,2024

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

Understanding how exercise induces systemic metabolic benefits

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.01.011Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered a mechanism b

Updated on: February 05,2024

Understanding how exercise induces systemic metabolic benefits

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.01.011Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered a mechanism b

Updated on:February 05,2024

Blood hormone levels identify which post-menopausal women will benefit most from a medication to prevent breast cancer

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch led by Queen Mary University of London's Wolfson Institute of Population Health has found that hormone levels, mea

Updated on: January 17,2024

Blood hormone levels identify which post-menopausal women will benefit most from a medication to prevent breast cancer

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch led by Queen Mary University of London's Wolfson Institute of Population Health has found that hormone levels, mea

Updated on:January 17,2024

Scientists demonstrate a combination treatment can increase human insulin-producing cells in vivo

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn preclinical studies, a team of researchers from Mount Sinai Health System in New York City and City of Hope in Los Angeles report new findin

Updated on: July 17,2024

Scientists demonstrate a combination treatment can increase human insulin-producing cells in vivo

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn preclinical studies, a team of researchers from Mount Sinai Health System in New York City and City of Hope in Los Angeles report new findin

Updated on:July 17,2024

Study: Mice that eat less of an obesity-associated amino acid live longer, healthier

by Chris Barncard,University of Wisconsin-MadisonCredit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.10.005There's a popular saying in some circles that "a calorie is a c

Updated on: January 09,2024

Study: Mice that eat less of an obesity-associated amino acid live longer, healthier

by Chris Barncard,University of Wisconsin-MadisonCredit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.10.005There's a popular saying in some circles that "a calorie is a c

Updated on:January 09,2024

BMI alone may not be a sufficient indicator of metabolic health

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBody mass index (BMI) is not a complete measure of metabolic health, and a high proportion of U.S. adults with normal BMI still have obesity, acco

Updated on: January 24,2024

BMI alone may not be a sufficient indicator of metabolic health

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBody mass index (BMI) is not a complete measure of metabolic health, and a high proportion of U.S. adults with normal BMI still have obesity, acco

Updated on:January 24,2024