New pill treats diabetic cats without daily insulin shots

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen Mark Winternheimer's 12-year-old tabby cat was diagnosed with diabetes last year, the treatment was daunting: twice-daily injections of insuli

Updated on: February 19,2024

New pill treats diabetic cats without daily insulin shots

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen Mark Winternheimer's 12-year-old tabby cat was diagnosed with diabetes last year, the treatment was daunting: twice-daily injections of insuli

Updated on:February 19,2024

Researchers discover new link to pancreatic hormone in type 1 diabetes

by Mater GroupSchematic of RAGE as an α cell sensor that regulates the expression of glucagon. (A) In non-diabetic conditions, glucagon (GCG) expression leads to increased blood glucose (BG) levels, w

Updated on: January 18,2024

Researchers discover new link to pancreatic hormone in type 1 diabetes

by Mater GroupSchematic of RAGE as an α cell sensor that regulates the expression of glucagon. (A) In non-diabetic conditions, glucagon (GCG) expression leads to increased blood glucose (BG) levels, w

Updated on:January 18,2024

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

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

Study identifies new drug target for preventing fatty liver disease

byeLifeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists have found a potential new drug target for untreatable fatty liver disease in humans, according to a study published today in eLife.Their findi

Updated on: January 24,2024

Study identifies new drug target for preventing fatty liver disease

byeLifeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists have found a potential new drug target for untreatable fatty liver disease in humans, according to a study published today in eLife.Their findi

Updated on:January 24,2024

New study links high birth weight to childhood obesity in the US

by TranSpreadCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new studypublishedin the journalReproductive and Developmental Medicinehas found a strong association between fetal macrosomia (

Updated on: March 13,2024

New study links high birth weight to childhood obesity in the US

by TranSpreadCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new studypublishedin the journalReproductive and Developmental Medicinehas found a strong association between fetal macrosomia (

Updated on:March 13,2024

Nationwide study redefines how food environment impacts cardiometabolic diseases

by Elaina Hancock,University of ConnecticutGPS-based food retailer visits in the US. The map shows the percentage of visits to food retailers in 2018–2019 within a ½ mile boundary of the residen

Updated on: January 09,2024

Nationwide study redefines how food environment impacts cardiometabolic diseases

by Elaina Hancock,University of ConnecticutGPS-based food retailer visits in the US. The map shows the percentage of visits to food retailers in 2018–2019 within a ½ mile boundary of the residen

Updated on:January 09,2024

Novel insights into how muscles change during endurance training

by Katrin Bühler,University of BaselMuscles adapt to endurance training thus becoming more efficient and resilient. Credit: PixabayThe more we exercise our endurance, the fitter we become—and so

Updated on: January 20,2024

Novel insights into how muscles change during endurance training

by Katrin Bühler,University of BaselMuscles adapt to endurance training thus becoming more efficient and resilient. Credit: PixabayThe more we exercise our endurance, the fitter we become—and so

Updated on:January 20,2024

Some chronic disease medications found to impair the body's cooling ability

by Amanda Yap,National University of SingaporeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMedications to treat various chronic diseases may hinder the body's ability to lose heat and regulate its core

Updated on: January 24,2024

Some chronic disease medications found to impair the body's cooling ability

by Amanda Yap,National University of SingaporeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMedications to treat various chronic diseases may hinder the body's ability to lose heat and regulate its core

Updated on:January 24,2024

Researchers show how lipids and diabetes are closely linked

byUniversity of GenevaCredit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101299While sugar is the most frequently named culprit in the development of type 2 diabetes, a bet

Updated on: January 09,2024

Researchers show how lipids and diabetes are closely linked

byUniversity of GenevaCredit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101299While sugar is the most frequently named culprit in the development of type 2 diabetes, a bet

Updated on:January 09,2024

Hormone therapy for gender dysphoria may raise cardiovascular risks

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with gender dysphoria taking hormone replacements as part of gender affirmation therapy face a substantially increased ris

Updated on: February 21,2024

Hormone therapy for gender dysphoria may raise cardiovascular risks

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with gender dysphoria taking hormone replacements as part of gender affirmation therapy face a substantially increased ris

Updated on:February 21,2024

Prenatal ozone: A silent culprit in the battle against childhood obesity

by TranSpreadCredit:Eco-Environment & Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eehl.2024.04.008Childhood obesity is a growing global public health concern, significantly increasing the risk of var

Updated on: July 11,2024

Prenatal ozone: A silent culprit in the battle against childhood obesity

by TranSpreadCredit:Eco-Environment & Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eehl.2024.04.008Childhood obesity is a growing global public health concern, significantly increasing the risk of var

Updated on:July 11,2024

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