An overactive sweet tooth may spell trouble for our cellular powerplants

by Van Andel Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe average American eatsroughly 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day—more than three times the recommended amount for women and more th

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An overactive sweet tooth may spell trouble for our cellular powerplants

by Van Andel Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe average American eatsroughly 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day—more than three times the recommended amount for women and more th

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Flavor your food with "flavanols (flavan 3-ols)" to burn excess fat, new study suggests

by Shibaura Institute of TechnologyScientists show that flavan 3-ols (FLs), a group of food constituents present in cocoa, apple, and grapeseed, are effective in combating obesity and preventing lifes

Updated on: February 19,2024 7

Flavor your food with "flavanols (flavan 3-ols)" to burn excess fat, new study suggests

by Shibaura Institute of TechnologyScientists show that flavan 3-ols (FLs), a group of food constituents present in cocoa, apple, and grapeseed, are effective in combating obesity and preventing lifes

Updated on:February 19,2024 7

How a bone marrow fat hormone controls metabolism and bone cell development

by eLifeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn enzyme found in fat tissue in the center of our bones helps control the production of new bone and fat cells, shows a study in mice published today in

Updated on: January 31,2024 25

How a bone marrow fat hormone controls metabolism and bone cell development

by eLifeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn enzyme found in fat tissue in the center of our bones helps control the production of new bone and fat cells, shows a study in mice published today in

Updated on:January 31,2024 25

Drug may counteract muscle loss and osteoporosis after rapid weight loss

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Drug may counteract muscle loss and osteoporosis after rapid weight loss

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Call for action over unreliable private online hormone tests

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large private laboratory is still processing finger prick tests for estrogen levels, which are sold by private retailers online, desp

Updated on: January 17,2024 20

Call for action over unreliable private online hormone tests

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large private laboratory is still processing finger prick tests for estrogen levels, which are sold by private retailers online, desp

Updated on:January 17,2024 20

How a gut microbe can exacerbate obesity

by RIKENGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.013RIKEN researchers have discovered how a species of gut microbe exacerbates obesity in mice fed

Updated on: January 28,2024 16

How a gut microbe can exacerbate obesity

by RIKENGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.013RIKEN researchers have discovered how a species of gut microbe exacerbates obesity in mice fed

Updated on:January 28,2024 16

Researchers explore role of androgens in shaping sex differences

byChinese Academy of SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSex differences are widespread across human development, physiological processes, and diseases, making it important to characterize

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Researchers explore role of androgens in shaping sex differences

byChinese Academy of SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSex differences are widespread across human development, physiological processes, and diseases, making it important to characterize

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Higher cortisol levels may help predict risk of people developing depression in the future

by Trinity College DublinBall-and-stick model of the cortisol (hydrocortisone) molecule. Credit: Public DomainHigher levels of the stress hormone cortisol may increase the risk of developing depr

Updated on: February 03,2024 11

Higher cortisol levels may help predict risk of people developing depression in the future

by Trinity College DublinBall-and-stick model of the cortisol (hydrocortisone) molecule. Credit: Public DomainHigher levels of the stress hormone cortisol may increase the risk of developing depr

Updated on:February 03,2024 11

Incisionless device could revolutionize treatment for diabetes, liver disease and severe obesity

by King's College LondonCharacteristics of the Forepass device. (A) The overall structure of the ForePass device, which is composed of a silicone gastric balloon and an expanded polytetrafluo

Updated on: March 08,2024 6

Incisionless device could revolutionize treatment for diabetes, liver disease and severe obesity

by King's College LondonCharacteristics of the Forepass device. (A) The overall structure of the ForePass device, which is composed of a silicone gastric balloon and an expanded polytetrafluo

Updated on:March 08,2024 6

Uterine fibroid growth activated by chemicals found in everyday products

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor the first time, scientists at Northwestern Medicine have demonstrated a causal link between environmental phthalates (toxic chemical

Updated on: February 19,2024 12

Uterine fibroid growth activated by chemicals found in everyday products

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor the first time, scientists at Northwestern Medicine have demonstrated a causal link between environmental phthalates (toxic chemical

Updated on:February 19,2024 12

How polycystic ovary syndrome can affect the health of future generations of men

by Karolinska InstitutetGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101035Sons of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are three times more

Updated on: January 31,2024 16

How polycystic ovary syndrome can affect the health of future generations of men

by Karolinska InstitutetGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101035Sons of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are three times more

Updated on:January 31,2024 16

Researchers connect diet to changes in the microbiome

by Kara Mason,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCross-sectional associations between DNAme and gut microbiota. The Sankey plot displays associations between gut microbiota and DNAme of CpGs within label

Updated on: January 22,2024 14

Researchers connect diet to changes in the microbiome

by Kara Mason,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCross-sectional associations between DNAme and gut microbiota. The Sankey plot displays associations between gut microbiota and DNAme of CpGs within label

Updated on:January 22,2024 14