Gender-affirming care has a long history in the US—and not just for transgender people

by G. Samantha Rosenthal,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn 1976, awoman from Roanoke, Virginia, named Rhodareceived a prescription for two drugs: estrogen and progestin. Tw

Updated on: February 21,2024 9

Gender-affirming care has a long history in the US—and not just for transgender people

by G. Samantha Rosenthal,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn 1976, awoman from Roanoke, Virginia, named Rhodareceived a prescription for two drugs: estrogen and progestin. Tw

Updated on:February 21,2024 9

Involvement of brain peptide dynamics in the pathology of fatty liver disease

by Niigata UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Hepatology International(2023). DOI: 10.1007/s12072-023-10601-1Various factors including obesity, diabetes, etc. are related to the etiology

Updated on: January 09,2024 19

Involvement of brain peptide dynamics in the pathology of fatty liver disease

by Niigata UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Hepatology International(2023). DOI: 10.1007/s12072-023-10601-1Various factors including obesity, diabetes, etc. are related to the etiology

Updated on:January 09,2024 19

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 14

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 14

Why does even a small amount of red wine give some people headaches?

byUC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA red wine may pair nicely with the upcoming Thanksgiving meal. But for some people, drinking red wine even in small amounts causes a headache. Typical

Updated on: January 09,2024 16

Why does even a small amount of red wine give some people headaches?

byUC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA red wine may pair nicely with the upcoming Thanksgiving meal. But for some people, drinking red wine even in small amounts causes a headache. Typical

Updated on:January 09,2024 16

Rap1 controls the body's sugar levels from the brain

by Baylor College of MedicineModifying the activity of gene Rap1 in VMH neurons of the hypothalamus can regulate blood glucose in an animal model. Credit: M. Fukuda/JCI insight, 2021Managing type

Updated on: January 28,2024 12

Rap1 controls the body's sugar levels from the brain

by Baylor College of MedicineModifying the activity of gene Rap1 in VMH neurons of the hypothalamus can regulate blood glucose in an animal model. Credit: M. Fukuda/JCI insight, 2021Managing type

Updated on:January 28,2024 12

Remote height and weight measurements for children proven as accurate as in-person

by Louisiana State UniversityConfirmed by researchers at Pennington Biomedical, remotely gathered physical measurements to bridge gap for families who may be unable to attend in-person studies or

Updated on: March 13,2024 17

Remote height and weight measurements for children proven as accurate as in-person

by Louisiana State UniversityConfirmed by researchers at Pennington Biomedical, remotely gathered physical measurements to bridge gap for families who may be unable to attend in-person studies or

Updated on:March 13,2024 17

Women with irregular periods may be at risk for liver disease

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen with long or irregular periods are known to have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, but researchers found these wom

Updated on: February 19,2024 5

Women with irregular periods may be at risk for liver disease

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen with long or irregular periods are known to have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, but researchers found these wom

Updated on:February 19,2024 5

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

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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 19

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 16

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 16

People over 40 with type 1 diabetes and COVID-19 are more likely to be hospitalized

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdults with type 1 diabetes need to be extra cautious of COVID-19 as they are more likely to be hospitalized and die, according to a new

Updated on: January 29,2024 13

People over 40 with type 1 diabetes and COVID-19 are more likely to be hospitalized

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdults with type 1 diabetes need to be extra cautious of COVID-19 as they are more likely to be hospitalized and die, according to a new

Updated on:January 29,2024 13

Avid appetite in childhood linked to later eating disorder symptoms

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn enthusiastic response to food in early childhood may be linked to a higher likelihood of experiencing eating disorder symptoms in

Updated on: March 13,2024 11

Avid appetite in childhood linked to later eating disorder symptoms

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn enthusiastic response to food in early childhood may be linked to a higher likelihood of experiencing eating disorder symptoms in

Updated on:March 13,2024 11

Beneficial bacteria in the infant gut uses nitrogen from breast milk to support baby's health

by University of Massachusetts AmherstB. infantis biomass accumulation while utilizing urea as a nitrogen source. UMA272 (a), UMA299 (b), and UMA302 (c) growth on urea as the primary nitrogen sou

Updated on: February 21,2024 15

Beneficial bacteria in the infant gut uses nitrogen from breast milk to support baby's health

by University of Massachusetts AmherstB. infantis biomass accumulation while utilizing urea as a nitrogen source. UMA272 (a), UMA299 (b), and UMA302 (c) growth on urea as the primary nitrogen sou

Updated on:February 21,2024 15