Liver can generate palmitic acid to maintain brain health, study suggests

by Jim Oldfield,University of TorontoRichard Bazinet and Mackenzie Smith. Credit: University of TorontoResearchers at the University of Toronto have found that palmitic acid, one of the most com

Updated on: March 06,2024 19

Liver can generate palmitic acid to maintain brain health, study suggests

by Jim Oldfield,University of TorontoRichard Bazinet and Mackenzie Smith. Credit: University of TorontoResearchers at the University of Toronto have found that palmitic acid, one of the most com

Updated on:March 06,2024 19

Mouse model of gender-affirming testosterone treatment and fertility finds decrease in egg yield but not quality

by Patricia DeLacey,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough transgender and gender diverse young adults demonstrate a high interest in parenting,less than 20% of transgende

Updated on: January 09,2024 7

Mouse model of gender-affirming testosterone treatment and fertility finds decrease in egg yield but not quality

by Patricia DeLacey,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough transgender and gender diverse young adults demonstrate a high interest in parenting,less than 20% of transgende

Updated on:January 09,2024 7

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

Scientists identify rare gene variants which confer up to 6-fold increase in risk of obesity

by UK Research and InnovationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Medical Research Council (MRC) researchers has identified genetic variants in two genes that have some of the largest

Updated on: April 06,2024 0

Scientists identify rare gene variants which confer up to 6-fold increase in risk of obesity

by UK Research and InnovationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Medical Research Council (MRC) researchers has identified genetic variants in two genes that have some of the largest

Updated on:April 06,2024 0

A potential end to postpartum depression

by Sunitha Konatham,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPostpartum depression affects about one in eight women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Updated on: January 28,2024 21

A potential end to postpartum depression

by Sunitha Konatham,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPostpartum depression affects about one in eight women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Updated on:January 28,2024 21

Hormones have the potential to treat liver fibrosis, new study finds

by Birgitte Svennevig,University of Southern DenmarkGraphical Abstract. Credit:Journal of Hepatology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2023.11.001Hormone therapy may be associated with meno

Updated on: January 09,2024 20

Hormones have the potential to treat liver fibrosis, new study finds

by Birgitte Svennevig,University of Southern DenmarkGraphical Abstract. Credit:Journal of Hepatology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2023.11.001Hormone therapy may be associated with meno

Updated on:January 09,2024 20

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

Disrupting the circadian clock speeds up stroke onset and shortens lifespan, finds study

byAmerican Physiological SocietyLight and time-restricted diet schedules. A: schematics of the lighting schedules for each week of the study. B: representative actograms illustrating rat locomot

Updated on: January 22,2024 11

Disrupting the circadian clock speeds up stroke onset and shortens lifespan, finds study

byAmerican Physiological SocietyLight and time-restricted diet schedules. A: schematics of the lighting schedules for each week of the study. B: representative actograms illustrating rat locomot

Updated on:January 22,2024 11

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

Excess ceramide and disrupted iron metabolism in neuronal mitochondria found to be the cause for MEPAN syndrome

byTexas Children's HospitalMecr is enriched in a subset of glial cells in the larval brain and is present in mitochondria in salivary glands. a, Schematic diagram showing the mecr-GFP transg

Updated on: January 20,2024 12

Excess ceramide and disrupted iron metabolism in neuronal mitochondria found to be the cause for MEPAN syndrome

byTexas Children's HospitalMecr is enriched in a subset of glial cells in the larval brain and is present in mitochondria in salivary glands. a, Schematic diagram showing the mecr-GFP transg

Updated on:January 20,2024 12

Study provides insights into role of 'hunger hormone' receptor in obesity-related chronic inflammation

by Laura Muntean,Texas A&M UniversityCredit:Molecular Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2023.101852A team comprised primarily of Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists

Updated on: March 08,2024 12

Study provides insights into role of 'hunger hormone' receptor in obesity-related chronic inflammation

by Laura Muntean,Texas A&M UniversityCredit:Molecular Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2023.101852A team comprised primarily of Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists

Updated on:March 08,2024 12

Type 2 diabetes medication shown to benefit asthma patients

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainType 2 diabetes patients who also have asthma are benefitting from a diabetes medication, typically given to help the panc

Updated on: April 01,2024 18

Type 2 diabetes medication shown to benefit asthma patients

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainType 2 diabetes patients who also have asthma are benefitting from a diabetes medication, typically given to help the panc

Updated on:April 01,2024 18