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

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

Intermittent fasting may reverse type 2 diabetes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAfter an intermittent fasting diet intervention, patients achieved complete diabetes remission, defined as an HbA1c (average blood sugar)

Updated on: February 05,2024

Intermittent fasting may reverse type 2 diabetes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAfter an intermittent fasting diet intervention, patients achieved complete diabetes remission, defined as an HbA1c (average blood sugar)

Updated on:February 05,2024

Higher body mass index linked to complications after autologous breast reconstruction

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor women undergoing autologous breast reconstruction—reconstruction using the patient's own tissues, rather than implants—the risks o

Updated on: March 19,2024

Higher body mass index linked to complications after autologous breast reconstruction

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor women undergoing autologous breast reconstruction—reconstruction using the patient's own tissues, rather than implants—the risks o

Updated on:March 19,2024

Study finds mice make better distance runners on time-restricted diet

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressEffects of time-restricted feeding on metabolic and physical fitness. Credit:Nature Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s42255-023-00833-8A study led by the De

Updated on: January 22,2024

Study finds mice make better distance runners on time-restricted diet

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressEffects of time-restricted feeding on metabolic and physical fitness. Credit:Nature Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s42255-023-00833-8A study led by the De

Updated on:January 22,2024

Following chronic fatigue mechanisms to the source: WASF3 and mitochondrial respiration

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute at NIH, Bethesda, have discovered a potential breakthrough for people w

Updated on: January 22,2024

Following chronic fatigue mechanisms to the source: WASF3 and mitochondrial respiration

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute at NIH, Bethesda, have discovered a potential breakthrough for people w

Updated on:January 22,2024

Study reveals how estrogen exerts its anti-diabetic effects

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterEndothelial ERα does not influence insulin-induced capillary recruitment in skeletal muscle. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-0

Updated on: January 18,2024

Study reveals how estrogen exerts its anti-diabetic effects

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterEndothelial ERα does not influence insulin-induced capillary recruitment in skeletal muscle. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-0

Updated on:January 18,2024

Faster walking speed of 4 km+/hour linked to significantly lower type 2 diabetes risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainWalking at a speed of 4 or more km an hour is linked to a significantly lower risk of type 2 diabetes, suggests a pooled data analysis of the av

Updated on: March 14,2024

Faster walking speed of 4 km+/hour linked to significantly lower type 2 diabetes risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainWalking at a speed of 4 or more km an hour is linked to a significantly lower risk of type 2 diabetes, suggests a pooled data analysis of the av

Updated on:March 14,2024

Remote height and weight measurements for children proven as accurate as in-person

by Louisiana State UniversityConfirmed by researchers at Pennington Biomedical, remotely gathered physical measurements to bridge gap for families who may be unable to attend in-person studies or

Updated on: March 13,2024

Remote height and weight measurements for children proven as accurate as in-person

by Louisiana State UniversityConfirmed by researchers at Pennington Biomedical, remotely gathered physical measurements to bridge gap for families who may be unable to attend in-person studies or

Updated on:March 13,2024

Tools for more accurate obesity risk assessment based on sex, ethnicity

by Anna Zarra Aldrich,University of ConnecticutJacob Earp (left) and graduate students Davina Robinson (center) and Carlos Rehbein (right). Credit: Jason Sheldon/UConn PhotoFor decades, health c

Updated on: February 05,2024

Tools for more accurate obesity risk assessment based on sex, ethnicity

by Anna Zarra Aldrich,University of ConnecticutJacob Earp (left) and graduate students Davina Robinson (center) and Carlos Rehbein (right). Credit: Jason Sheldon/UConn PhotoFor decades, health c

Updated on:February 05,2024

Males born to obese mothers more likely to suffer health issues as adults, study finds

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMales born to obese women are more likely to be overweight at birth and develop metabolic complications in later life, including

Updated on: March 08,2024

Males born to obese mothers more likely to suffer health issues as adults, study finds

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMales born to obese women are more likely to be overweight at birth and develop metabolic complications in later life, including

Updated on:March 08,2024

Short-term study suggests vegan diet can boost gut microbes related to body weight

by DiabetologiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Barcelona, Spain (16-20 Sept) sugg

Updated on: June 25,2024

Short-term study suggests vegan diet can boost gut microbes related to body weight

by DiabetologiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Barcelona, Spain (16-20 Sept) sugg

Updated on:June 25,2024

'Brain fog' during menopause is real, and it can disrupt women's work and spark dementia fears

by Caroline Gurvich, Chen Zhu, Shalini Arunogiri,The ConversationUnsplash/Gantas Vaiciulenas, CC BY 4.0For nearly two-thirds of women, menopause comes with an undesirablechange in memory.D

Updated on: January 31,2024

'Brain fog' during menopause is real, and it can disrupt women's work and spark dementia fears

by Caroline Gurvich, Chen Zhu, Shalini Arunogiri,The ConversationUnsplash/Gantas Vaiciulenas, CC BY 4.0For nearly two-thirds of women, menopause comes with an undesirablechange in memory.D

Updated on:January 31,2024