Racial disparities in obesity widen in rural areas across country

by University of Rhode IslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainRacial disparities in health and health care throughout the lifespan are pervasive and well-documented, and culminate in a life expectancy fo

Updated on: March 08,2024

Racial disparities in obesity widen in rural areas across country

by University of Rhode IslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainRacial disparities in health and health care throughout the lifespan are pervasive and well-documented, and culminate in a life expectancy fo

Updated on:March 08,2024

The spike of SARS-CoV-2 promotes metabolic rewiring in hepatocytes

by CIC bioGUNEProteomic analyses reveal changes in hACE2 mouse hepatocytes after infection with pseudotyped viral particles expressing the spike of SARS-CoV-2. a Volcano plot showing the 354 different

Updated on: January 28,2024

The spike of SARS-CoV-2 promotes metabolic rewiring in hepatocytes

by CIC bioGUNEProteomic analyses reveal changes in hACE2 mouse hepatocytes after infection with pseudotyped viral particles expressing the spike of SARS-CoV-2. a Volcano plot showing the 354 different

Updated on:January 28,2024

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

Gut microbe peptide implicated in triggering type 1 diabetes

byJoslin Diabetes CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn type 1 diabetes, the body develops immune cells that target pancreatic beta cells, which play a critical role in the production and se

Updated on: January 28,2024

Gut microbe peptide implicated in triggering type 1 diabetes

byJoslin Diabetes CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn type 1 diabetes, the body develops immune cells that target pancreatic beta cells, which play a critical role in the production and se

Updated on:January 28,2024

Future fertility of obese boys may be protected by early weight loss

by European Society for Paediatric EndocrinologyReproductive function in boys with obesity may be improved through weight loss, which could protect their fertility in adulthood, according to research

Updated on: January 31,2024

Future fertility of obese boys may be protected by early weight loss

by European Society for Paediatric EndocrinologyReproductive function in boys with obesity may be improved through weight loss, which could protect their fertility in adulthood, according to research

Updated on:January 31,2024

Hot flashes linked with risk factors for cardiovascular disease

byThe North American Menopause SocietyHuman heart. Credit: copyright American Heart AssociationHot flashes have long been known to be linked to a number of adverse health effects. Emerging data

Updated on: January 17,2024

Hot flashes linked with risk factors for cardiovascular disease

byThe North American Menopause SocietyHuman heart. Credit: copyright American Heart AssociationHot flashes have long been known to be linked to a number of adverse health effects. Emerging data

Updated on:January 17,2024

Study finds vitamin B12 is a key player in cellular reprogramming and tissue regeneration

by Nahia Barberia,Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)On the right, cells in the pancreas undergoing reprogramming; on the left, regular pancreas tissue. Credit: IRB BarcelonaVi

Updated on: January 09,2024

Study finds vitamin B12 is a key player in cellular reprogramming and tissue regeneration

by Nahia Barberia,Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)On the right, cells in the pancreas undergoing reprogramming; on the left, regular pancreas tissue. Credit: IRB BarcelonaVi

Updated on:January 09,2024

Resistant starch supplement found to reduce liver triglycerides in people with fatty liver disease

byCell PressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResistant starch is a non-digestible fiber that ferments in the large intestine, and consumption of it has previously been shown to have a positive e

Updated on: January 19,2024

Resistant starch supplement found to reduce liver triglycerides in people with fatty liver disease

byCell PressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResistant starch is a non-digestible fiber that ferments in the large intestine, and consumption of it has previously been shown to have a positive e

Updated on:January 19,2024

Researchers pioneer novel stem cell therapy for diabetic wound healing

by TranSpreadHypoxia facilitates exosome production and release from BMSCs. (a) Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) revealed the morphology of noBMSC-Exos and hyBMSC-Exos (scale bar: 100nm).

Updated on: March 14,2024

Researchers pioneer novel stem cell therapy for diabetic wound healing

by TranSpreadHypoxia facilitates exosome production and release from BMSCs. (a) Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) revealed the morphology of noBMSC-Exos and hyBMSC-Exos (scale bar: 100nm).

Updated on:March 14,2024

New link found between diabetes and steatotic liver disease

byUniversity of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCanadian scientists have found a new link between two major metabolic diseases: diabetes and steatotic liver disease, commonly known as f

Updated on: January 17,2024

New link found between diabetes and steatotic liver disease

byUniversity of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCanadian scientists have found a new link between two major metabolic diseases: diabetes and steatotic liver disease, commonly known as f

Updated on:January 17,2024

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

Q and A: Women and thyroid disease

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI recently read that thyroid issues affect women more often than men. Can you explain what the thyroid is and how it affects my body? Can I do anything to prevent havi

Updated on: February 19,2024

Q and A: Women and thyroid disease

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI recently read that thyroid issues affect women more often than men. Can you explain what the thyroid is and how it affects my body? Can I do anything to prevent havi

Updated on:February 19,2024