Cells can use uridine, a component of RNA, as a source of energy

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Sonja Vasiljeva, Broad CommunicationsOur bodies burn carbohydrates, proteins, and fat for fuel, and now, researchers at the Broa

Updated on: February 19,2024

Cells can use uridine, a component of RNA, as a source of energy

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Sonja Vasiljeva, Broad CommunicationsOur bodies burn carbohydrates, proteins, and fat for fuel, and now, researchers at the Broa

Updated on:February 19,2024

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

Low food security linked to metabolic syndrome in reproductive-aged Latinx females

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNot having reliable access to food has a significant relationship with metabolic syndrome, a condition that increases risk for diseases su

Updated on: January 24,2024

Low food security linked to metabolic syndrome in reproductive-aged Latinx females

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNot having reliable access to food has a significant relationship with metabolic syndrome, a condition that increases risk for diseases su

Updated on:January 24,2024

Memory biomarkers confirm aerobic exercise helps cognitive function in older adults

by Florida Atlantic UniversityThe enhanced physical activity group underwent 26 weeks of supervised treadmill training. Blood samples for both groups were taken at baseline and after 26 weeks. Cr

Updated on: February 05,2024

Memory biomarkers confirm aerobic exercise helps cognitive function in older adults

by Florida Atlantic UniversityThe enhanced physical activity group underwent 26 weeks of supervised treadmill training. Blood samples for both groups were taken at baseline and after 26 weeks. Cr

Updated on:February 05,2024

Lifestyle factors increase the risk of metabolic disease in non-obese as well as obese people

by University of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageResearchers from Japan have found that lifestyle habits play an important role in predicting the risk of developing metabolic syndrome in non-obe

Updated on: February 21,2024

Lifestyle factors increase the risk of metabolic disease in non-obese as well as obese people

by University of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageResearchers from Japan have found that lifestyle habits play an important role in predicting the risk of developing metabolic syndrome in non-obe

Updated on:February 21,2024

Increased risk of heart disease may be linked to your stress hormone sensitivity

by European Society for Paediatric EndocrinologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople that are particularly sensitive to stress hormones also exhibit markers that suggest they are at greater risk of

Updated on: February 19,2024

Increased risk of heart disease may be linked to your stress hormone sensitivity

by European Society for Paediatric EndocrinologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople that are particularly sensitive to stress hormones also exhibit markers that suggest they are at greater risk of

Updated on:February 19,2024

Study identifies potential new approach for treating diabetes complications

by Karolinska InstitutetHypoxia increases circulating ROS in patients with diabetes but not in control subjects without diabetes. Healthy controls (A) and subjects with type 1 diabetes (B) were e

Updated on: February 21,2024

Study identifies potential new approach for treating diabetes complications

by Karolinska InstitutetHypoxia increases circulating ROS in patients with diabetes but not in control subjects without diabetes. Healthy controls (A) and subjects with type 1 diabetes (B) were e

Updated on:February 21,2024

How fingers could point to a link between low testosterone and COVID hospitalizations

by Swansea UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCould the length of a person's fingers provide a clue to how ill they might get after contracting COVID-19?It is widely recognized that a

Updated on: January 31,2024

How fingers could point to a link between low testosterone and COVID hospitalizations

by Swansea UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCould the length of a person's fingers provide a clue to how ill they might get after contracting COVID-19?It is widely recognized that a

Updated on:January 31,2024

Study reveals how insulin-producing cells work together to respond to metabolic demands

by Emily Packer, George Litchfield,eLifeModulation of individual IPCs by aminergic and peptidergic neurons in patch-clamp recordings. Credit:eLife(2024). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.99548.1Sc

Updated on: September 25,2024

Study reveals how insulin-producing cells work together to respond to metabolic demands

by Emily Packer, George Litchfield,eLifeModulation of individual IPCs by aminergic and peptidergic neurons in patch-clamp recordings. Credit:eLife(2024). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.99548.1Sc

Updated on:September 25,2024

Exercise hormone halts Parkinson's disease symptoms in mouse study

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBlood-brain penetration of intravenously injected irisin. (A, B) Two weeks after intrastriatal ?-syn PFF injection, the mice were injected with AAV8-

Updated on: February 21,2024

Exercise hormone halts Parkinson's disease symptoms in mouse study

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBlood-brain penetration of intravenously injected irisin. (A, B) Two weeks after intrastriatal ?-syn PFF injection, the mice were injected with AAV8-

Updated on:February 21,2024

Eating habits change only slightly after gestational diabetes diagnosis, study suggests

by NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women made only modest dietary changes after being diagnosed with gestation

Updated on: February 21,2024

Eating habits change only slightly after gestational diabetes diagnosis, study suggests

by NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women made only modest dietary changes after being diagnosed with gestation

Updated on:February 21,2024

Offspring of people who were obese as teens are likely to be obese as well, study finds

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressMean Body Mass Index (BMI) Distribution of Offspring According to Maternal and Paternal BMI Status. Analyses are based on 447,883 complete parent-offspring (of both sexes)

Updated on: July 08,2024

Offspring of people who were obese as teens are likely to be obese as well, study finds

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressMean Body Mass Index (BMI) Distribution of Offspring According to Maternal and Paternal BMI Status. Analyses are based on 447,883 complete parent-offspring (of both sexes)

Updated on:July 08,2024