How cold temperatures trigger the brain to boost appetite

byThe Scripps Research InstituteNeurons in the Xiphoid nucleus are activated by cold (green). A subset of this population (red) promotes the animal to eat more in the cold. Credit: Scripps Resea

Updated on: January 22,2024 10

How cold temperatures trigger the brain to boost appetite

byThe Scripps Research InstituteNeurons in the Xiphoid nucleus are activated by cold (green). A subset of this population (red) promotes the animal to eat more in the cold. Credit: Scripps Resea

Updated on:January 22,2024 10

Science moves closer to diet that improves metabolic health without sharp cuts in calories

by Pennington Biomedical Research CenterMethionine restriction with oxidized casein is equally effective as elemental diet. Credit: Pennington Biomedical Research CenterA diet that improves the biomar

Updated on: February 05,2024 23

Science moves closer to diet that improves metabolic health without sharp cuts in calories

by Pennington Biomedical Research CenterMethionine restriction with oxidized casein is equally effective as elemental diet. Credit: Pennington Biomedical Research CenterA diet that improves the biomar

Updated on:February 05,2024 23

Understanding of mechanisms behind post-exercise lack of appetite can open new paths to obesity treatment

by Luciana Constantino,FAPESPCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe complex relationship between physical activity and energy balance—food intake versus energy expenditure—is still a challenge for science

Updated on: January 18,2024 18

Understanding of mechanisms behind post-exercise lack of appetite can open new paths to obesity treatment

by Luciana Constantino,FAPESPCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe complex relationship between physical activity and energy balance—food intake versus energy expenditure—is still a challenge for science

Updated on:January 18,2024 18

The state of diabetes research 100 years after discovery of insulin

byUniversity of ExeterHigh-resolution model of six insulin molecules assembled in a hexamer. Credit: Isaac Yonemoto/WikipediaResearchers at the University of Exeter teamed up with colleagues at

Updated on: February 21,2024 11

The state of diabetes research 100 years after discovery of insulin

byUniversity of ExeterHigh-resolution model of six insulin molecules assembled in a hexamer. Credit: Isaac Yonemoto/WikipediaResearchers at the University of Exeter teamed up with colleagues at

Updated on:February 21,2024 11

Women with gene mutation give new insight into blood clot risk

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Queen Mary University of London, published iniScience, shows an increased risk of blood clots in women

Updated on: January 17,2024 20

Women with gene mutation give new insight into blood clot risk

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Queen Mary University of London, published iniScience, shows an increased risk of blood clots in women

Updated on:January 17,2024 20

Yearly scanning not required for common brain tumor detected in 1 in 10 people, study shows

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople with a common type of benign brain tumor detected in around one in 10 don't require annual scans, a new national UK study h

Updated on: January 24,2024 13

Yearly scanning not required for common brain tumor detected in 1 in 10 people, study shows

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople with a common type of benign brain tumor detected in around one in 10 don't require annual scans, a new national UK study h

Updated on:January 24,2024 13

Flavor your food with 'flavanols' 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 21,2024 11

Flavor your food with 'flavanols' 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 21,2024 11

Under-the-skin implant could treat type I diabetes

by David Nutt,Cornell UniversityDesign of the SHEATH system.a, Schematic illustrating the creation of the vascularized subcutaneous site achieved by implantation of a catheter 4–6 weeks be

Updated on: March 14,2024 12

Under-the-skin implant could treat type I diabetes

by David Nutt,Cornell UniversityDesign of the SHEATH system.a, Schematic illustrating the creation of the vascularized subcutaneous site achieved by implantation of a catheter 4–6 weeks be

Updated on:March 14,2024 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

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

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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Without immediate action, nearly 260 million people in the US predicted to be overweight or obese by 2050

byLancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver the past three decades, there has been a startling increase in the prevalence of obesity across the U.S., at least doubling in adult men and women

Updated on: December 05,2024 0

Without immediate action, nearly 260 million people in the US predicted to be overweight or obese by 2050

byLancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver the past three decades, there has been a startling increase in the prevalence of obesity across the U.S., at least doubling in adult men and women

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