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

New research demonstrates potential for increasing effectiveness of popular diabetes, weight-loss drugs

by Emily Kagey,University of MichiganMC3R loss increases responsiveness to GLP1 drugs. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2024). DOI: 10.1172/JCI178250A network of proteins fou

Updated on: July 17,2024

New research demonstrates potential for increasing effectiveness of popular diabetes, weight-loss drugs

by Emily Kagey,University of MichiganMC3R loss increases responsiveness to GLP1 drugs. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2024). DOI: 10.1172/JCI178250A network of proteins fou

Updated on:July 17,2024

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

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

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

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

People with type 2 diabetes who eat low-carb may be able to discontinue medication

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdults with type 2 diabetes on a low-carbohydrate diet may see benefits to their beta-cell function, allowing them to better manage their disease

Updated on: October 31,2024

People with type 2 diabetes who eat low-carb may be able to discontinue medication

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdults with type 2 diabetes on a low-carbohydrate diet may see benefits to their beta-cell function, allowing them to better manage their disease

Updated on:October 31,2024

It's time to rethink our attitude toward obesity, academic argues

byTaylor & FrancisCredit: Pixabay from PexelsPrejudice against fat people is endemic in our society and public health initiatives aimed at reducing obesity have only worsened the problem, ac

Updated on: July 09,2024

It's time to rethink our attitude toward obesity, academic argues

byTaylor & FrancisCredit: Pixabay from PexelsPrejudice against fat people is endemic in our society and public health initiatives aimed at reducing obesity have only worsened the problem, ac

Updated on:July 09,2024

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

Unravelling the mysteries around type 2 diabetes

by University of LeedsCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor more than 30 years, scientists have been trying to unravel the mystery of how a key biological molecule self assembles into a rogue protein-like

Updated on: February 05,2024

Unravelling the mysteries around type 2 diabetes

by University of LeedsCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor more than 30 years, scientists have been trying to unravel the mystery of how a key biological molecule self assembles into a rogue protein-like

Updated on:February 05,2024

Exposure to a group of widely used 'forever chemicals' may increase diabetes risk in middle-aged women

by DiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inDiabetologiafinds that exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—a large and diverse group of indu

Updated on: February 05,2024

Exposure to a group of widely used 'forever chemicals' may increase diabetes risk in middle-aged women

by DiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inDiabetologiafinds that exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—a large and diverse group of indu

Updated on:February 05,2024