Chaperoning fat storage: The molecular basis of adiposity

byOsaka UniversityBody fat levels vary due to physiological, pathological, environmental, hormonal, and genetic factors. Our study identifies HSP47—abundant in fat tissues—as a key determinant o

Updated on: January 09,2024

Chaperoning fat storage: The molecular basis of adiposity

byOsaka UniversityBody fat levels vary due to physiological, pathological, environmental, hormonal, and genetic factors. Our study identifies HSP47—abundant in fat tissues—as a key determinant o

Updated on:January 09,2024

Popular obesity drugs may lead to medical procedure complications, large study suggests

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Cedars-Sinai suggests people who are scheduled for certain medical procedures should stop taking popular weight lo

Updated on: March 30,2024

Popular obesity drugs may lead to medical procedure complications, large study suggests

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Cedars-Sinai suggests people who are scheduled for certain medical procedures should stop taking popular weight lo

Updated on:March 30,2024

Individuals with complications of diabetes are at higher risk of gum disease, Danish study finds

byDiabetologiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGum disease is more common in individuals with microvascular complications of diabetes, new research being presented at the annual meeting of the

Updated on: September 14,2024

Individuals with complications of diabetes are at higher risk of gum disease, Danish study finds

byDiabetologiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGum disease is more common in individuals with microvascular complications of diabetes, new research being presented at the annual meeting of the

Updated on:September 14,2024

Type 1 diabetes can be predicted with epigenetic changes

by University of TurkuDMRs. (a) Venn diagrams of the numbers of DMRs detected in different cell fractions. A DMR is considered to be found in two cell fractions if at least one DMC within the DMR

Updated on: April 01,2024

Type 1 diabetes can be predicted with epigenetic changes

by University of TurkuDMRs. (a) Venn diagrams of the numbers of DMRs detected in different cell fractions. A DMR is considered to be found in two cell fractions if at least one DMC within the DMR

Updated on:April 01,2024

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

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

Researchers find testosterone hormone therapy for transmasculine individuals is safer than previously thought

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA common concern about gender-affirming hormone therapy for transmasculine people is the risk of red blood cell volume changes and ery

Updated on: January 09,2024

Researchers find testosterone hormone therapy for transmasculine individuals is safer than previously thought

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA common concern about gender-affirming hormone therapy for transmasculine people is the risk of red blood cell volume changes and ery

Updated on:January 09,2024

Milk and water most efficient vehicles for absorbing vitamin D, study finds

by European Society of EndocrinologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccording to a new study that was presented May 21 at the 24th European Congress of Endocrinology in Milan, Italy, vitamin D food fortifica

Updated on: February 21,2024

Milk and water most efficient vehicles for absorbing vitamin D, study finds

by European Society of EndocrinologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccording to a new study that was presented May 21 at the 24th European Congress of Endocrinology in Milan, Italy, vitamin D food fortifica

Updated on:February 21,2024

Hunger hormones impact decision-making brain area to drive behavior, study finds

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA hunger hormone produced in the gut can directly impact a decision-making part of the brain in order to drive an animal's behavi

Updated on: January 09,2024

Hunger hormones impact decision-making brain area to drive behavior, study finds

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA hunger hormone produced in the gut can directly impact a decision-making part of the brain in order to drive an animal's behavi

Updated on:January 09,2024

Over 4 million deaths per year caused by obesity

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNovel obesity treatmentssuch as modulation of the gut microbiome and gene therapyare underutilized andcouldhelp fight the

Updated on: February 03,2024

Over 4 million deaths per year caused by obesity

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNovel obesity treatmentssuch as modulation of the gut microbiome and gene therapyare underutilized andcouldhelp fight the

Updated on:February 03,2024

How stress in the intestine influences chromosome inheritance

by University of CologneCredit: CC0 Public DomainInheriting a normal and intact number of chromosomes in germ cells, egg and sperm, is essential for the preservation of all species. With increasi

Updated on: January 28,2024

How stress in the intestine influences chromosome inheritance

by University of CologneCredit: CC0 Public DomainInheriting a normal and intact number of chromosomes in germ cells, egg and sperm, is essential for the preservation of all species. With increasi

Updated on:January 28,2024

Mucuna pruriens found to both increase and decrease sperm count in the same study

Mucuna pruriens found to both increase and decrease sperm count in the same studyby Justin Jackson , Medical XpressPhotomicrograph of cross section of the testis (400X). This figure shows the cross se

Updated on: January 24,2024

Mucuna pruriens found to both increase and decrease sperm count in the same study

Mucuna pruriens found to both increase and decrease sperm count in the same studyby Justin Jackson , Medical XpressPhotomicrograph of cross section of the testis (400X). This figure shows the cross se

Updated on:January 24,2024

Mediterranean diet plus exercise burns fat, adds muscle

by Denise MannRich in colorful fruits and vegetables, healthy fats and lean proteins, a Mediterranean style of eating consistently earns accolades for its long list of health benefits, including the p

Updated on: January 19,2024

Mediterranean diet plus exercise burns fat, adds muscle

by Denise MannRich in colorful fruits and vegetables, healthy fats and lean proteins, a Mediterranean style of eating consistently earns accolades for its long list of health benefits, including the p

Updated on:January 19,2024