Cholesterol metabolite induces production of cancer-promoting vesicles

by University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignErik Nelson and his colleagues found that a byproduct of cholesterol metabolism causes some immune cells to spew out cancer-promoting signals. Nelson

Updated on: January 31,2024

Cholesterol metabolite induces production of cancer-promoting vesicles

by University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignErik Nelson and his colleagues found that a byproduct of cholesterol metabolism causes some immune cells to spew out cancer-promoting signals. Nelson

Updated on:January 31,2024

Data suggest cardiometabolic risk of a higher BMI may be underestimated in taller populations worldwide

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDThe cardiometabolic risk of a higher BMI may be underestimated in taller grown populations worldwide. Credit: DZDSince 1990, the prevalence of obesity am

Updated on: July 09,2024

Data suggest cardiometabolic risk of a higher BMI may be underestimated in taller populations worldwide

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDThe cardiometabolic risk of a higher BMI may be underestimated in taller grown populations worldwide. Credit: DZDSince 1990, the prevalence of obesity am

Updated on:July 09,2024

Women who take more steps per day may have a lower risk of diabetes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWearable fitness devices offer new insights into the relationship between physical activity and type 2 diabetes, according to a new analys

Updated on: February 03,2024

Women who take more steps per day may have a lower risk of diabetes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWearable fitness devices offer new insights into the relationship between physical activity and type 2 diabetes, according to a new analys

Updated on:February 03,2024

Action needed on high mortality in children with adrenal insufficiency

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterFigure2. Venn diagram of parent-reported symptoms. Most patients presented with overlapping symptoms and very few patients presented to hospital wi

Updated on: February 19,2024

Action needed on high mortality in children with adrenal insufficiency

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterFigure2. Venn diagram of parent-reported symptoms. Most patients presented with overlapping symptoms and very few patients presented to hospital wi

Updated on:February 19,2024

Taking high-dose vitamin D supplements for five years shown not to affect incidence of type 2 diabetes

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCumulative incidence of type 2 diabetes in the three study arms during the 5 year supplementation period. Credit:Diabetologia(2024). DOI: 10.1007/s0012

Updated on: December 18,2024

Taking high-dose vitamin D supplements for five years shown not to affect incidence of type 2 diabetes

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCumulative incidence of type 2 diabetes in the three study arms during the 5 year supplementation period. Credit:Diabetologia(2024). DOI: 10.1007/s0012

Updated on:December 18,2024

People with type 2 diabetes at higher risk of certain cancers could be identified by a simple blood test, study suggests

byDiabetologiaCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsIndividuals with type 2 diabetes who are at higher risk of certain cancers could be identified by a simple blood test, this year'sAn

Updated on: September 07,2024

People with type 2 diabetes at higher risk of certain cancers could be identified by a simple blood test, study suggests

byDiabetologiaCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsIndividuals with type 2 diabetes who are at higher risk of certain cancers could be identified by a simple blood test, this year'sAn

Updated on:September 07,2024

Uncovered: Key to how exercise protects against consequences of ageing

by Monash UniversityStaining showing mitochondria within individual muscle fibres. Credit: Monash UniversityMonash University, Australia scientists have discovered an enzyme that is key to why ex

Updated on: February 05,2024

Uncovered: Key to how exercise protects against consequences of ageing

by Monash UniversityStaining showing mitochondria within individual muscle fibres. Credit: Monash UniversityMonash University, Australia scientists have discovered an enzyme that is key to why ex

Updated on:February 05,2024

Active brown adipose tissue protects against 'pre-prediabetes'

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingImages showing detection and segmentation of brown adipose tissue on FDG PET in order to measure total brown adipose tissue volume. Credit:Jou

Updated on: February 05,2024

Active brown adipose tissue protects against 'pre-prediabetes'

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingImages showing detection and segmentation of brown adipose tissue on FDG PET in order to measure total brown adipose tissue volume. Credit:Jou

Updated on:February 05,2024

Ovary removal when young could raise Parkinson's risk

by Cara MurezWomen who have both of their ovaries removed before age 43 have an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease or parkinsonism, according to a recent study.This may owe to the su

Updated on: February 21,2024

Ovary removal when young could raise Parkinson's risk

by Cara MurezWomen who have both of their ovaries removed before age 43 have an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease or parkinsonism, according to a recent study.This may owe to the su

Updated on:February 21,2024

Antidepressants may improve outcomes in people with diabetes and depression

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with diabetes and depression who take antidepressants may have a lower risk of death and of serious diabetes complications, according to a

Updated on: February 05,2024

Antidepressants may improve outcomes in people with diabetes and depression

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with diabetes and depression who take antidepressants may have a lower risk of death and of serious diabetes complications, according to a

Updated on:February 05,2024

Maintaining normal weight early in life may help prevent male infertility

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research suggests that more careful control of body weight in childhood and adolescence could help prevent male infertility later in life. The

Updated on: February 21,2024

Maintaining normal weight early in life may help prevent male infertility

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research suggests that more careful control of body weight in childhood and adolescence could help prevent male infertility later in life. The

Updated on:February 21,2024

Experimental compound counters diabetic complications

by NYU Langone HealthThelarger, centrally located structure shown here is a glomerulus in a mouse kidney, which is known to be damaged by diabetes, as made evident by the scar tissue dyed p

Updated on: February 21,2024

Experimental compound counters diabetic complications

by NYU Langone HealthThelarger, centrally located structure shown here is a glomerulus in a mouse kidney, which is known to be damaged by diabetes, as made evident by the scar tissue dyed p

Updated on:February 21,2024