Mice live longer and lose weight while eating more when FGF21 is present

by Pennington Biomedical Research CenterWhen the liver detects low levels of protein, it activates cells that produce FGF21 and release the hormone into the bloodstream. FGF21 is then carried to targe

Updated on: January 31,2024 14

Mice live longer and lose weight while eating more when FGF21 is present

by Pennington Biomedical Research CenterWhen the liver detects low levels of protein, it activates cells that produce FGF21 and release the hormone into the bloodstream. FGF21 is then carried to targe

Updated on:January 31,2024 14

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

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

Drug may counteract muscle loss and osteoporosis after rapid weight loss

Updated on: March 17,2025 0

Drug may counteract muscle loss and osteoporosis after rapid weight loss

Updated on:March 17,2025 0

Over 800 million adults living with diabetes with more than half not receiving treatment, global study suggests

byLancetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe total number of adults living with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes in the world has surpassed 800 million—over four times the total number in 1990,

Updated on: November 21,2024 0

Over 800 million adults living with diabetes with more than half not receiving treatment, global study suggests

byLancetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe total number of adults living with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes in the world has surpassed 800 million—over four times the total number in 1990,

Updated on:November 21,2024 0

Gulf War Illness significantly reduces white blood cells' ability to make energy, study finds

byDuke UniversityUS Troops in the Persian Gulf War (1991). Gulf War Illness (GWI), which affects approximately 250,000 U.S. veterans, has been found to significantly reduce the ability of white

Updated on: January 09,2024 16

Gulf War Illness significantly reduces white blood cells' ability to make energy, study finds

byDuke UniversityUS Troops in the Persian Gulf War (1991). Gulf War Illness (GWI), which affects approximately 250,000 U.S. veterans, has been found to significantly reduce the ability of white

Updated on:January 09,2024 16

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

Researchers uncover mechanism for treating dangerous liver condition

by Steve Lundeberg,Oregon State UniversityNASH mouse model outlines all expression/omics data, DHA/EPA treatment effects on outcome. Credit:EMBO Molecular Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.152

Updated on: January 19,2024 10

Researchers uncover mechanism for treating dangerous liver condition

by Steve Lundeberg,Oregon State UniversityNASH mouse model outlines all expression/omics data, DHA/EPA treatment effects on outcome. Credit:EMBO Molecular Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.152

Updated on:January 19,2024 10

Study links hormones, blood sugar, blood lipids, and BMI to the severity of major depressive disorder and suicide risk

byAssociation of Basic Medical Sciences of FBIHHypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis) dysfunction is one of the important biochemical changes in depression. The development of depression

Updated on: January 22,2024 25

Study links hormones, blood sugar, blood lipids, and BMI to the severity of major depressive disorder and suicide risk

byAssociation of Basic Medical Sciences of FBIHHypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis) dysfunction is one of the important biochemical changes in depression. The development of depression

Updated on:January 22,2024 25

Study finds novel weight-loss telewellness program makes financial sense

by Bill Daehler,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCommunity-based, online weight loss programs focused on physical and spiritual needs are a cost-effective way to improve wellness among v

Updated on: March 08,2024 12

Study finds novel weight-loss telewellness program makes financial sense

by Bill Daehler,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCommunity-based, online weight loss programs focused on physical and spiritual needs are a cost-effective way to improve wellness among v

Updated on:March 08,2024 12

Closing in on the ultimate quest to regenerate insulin in pancreatic stem cells

by Baker Heart & Diabetes InstitutePharmacological inhibition of EZH2 catalyzes pancreatic progenitor activation and β-cell maturation. The schematic outlines the progression from pancreatic multi

Updated on: January 18,2024 15

Closing in on the ultimate quest to regenerate insulin in pancreatic stem cells

by Baker Heart & Diabetes InstitutePharmacological inhibition of EZH2 catalyzes pancreatic progenitor activation and β-cell maturation. The schematic outlines the progression from pancreatic multi

Updated on:January 18,2024 15

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