New findings on pancreatic anatomy may affect diabetes research and treatment

by Claes Björnberg, Umea UniversityGeneration of volumetric and 3D-spatial data sets of the complete β-cell distribution across the human pancreas. Credit: Nature Communications (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s

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New findings on pancreatic anatomy may affect diabetes research and treatment

by Claes Björnberg, Umea UniversityGeneration of volumetric and 3D-spatial data sets of the complete β-cell distribution across the human pancreas. Credit: Nature Communications (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s

Updated on:May 14,2024 0

Total thyroidectomy offers lasting benefit for hashimoto disease

by Elana GotkineFor patients with Hashimoto disease and persistent symptoms, total thyroidectomy is beneficial, offering long-lasting effects, according to a research letter published online Nov. 28 i

Updated on: January 09,2024 8

Total thyroidectomy offers lasting benefit for hashimoto disease

by Elana GotkineFor patients with Hashimoto disease and persistent symptoms, total thyroidectomy is beneficial, offering long-lasting effects, according to a research letter published online Nov. 28 i

Updated on:January 09,2024 8

Intermittent fasting and traditional calorie counting shown to be about equal for weight loss

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA small randomized controlled trial found that time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, produced similar weig

Updated on: January 22,2024 11

Intermittent fasting and traditional calorie counting shown to be about equal for weight loss

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA small randomized controlled trial found that time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, produced similar weig

Updated on:January 22,2024 11

Methionine restriction observed to reverse old-age obesity in mice

by Impact Journals LLCBlood methionine level at day 15 (A) and day 29 (B). Credit: 2023 Kubota et alObesity increases with aging. Methionine restriction affects lipid metabolism and can prevent obesit

Updated on: January 22,2024 22

Methionine restriction observed to reverse old-age obesity in mice

by Impact Journals LLCBlood methionine level at day 15 (A) and day 29 (B). Credit: 2023 Kubota et alObesity increases with aging. Methionine restriction affects lipid metabolism and can prevent obesit

Updated on:January 22,2024 22

Lean body mass, age linked with alcohol elimination rates in women

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignHigher fat-free mass (FFM) was associated with faster alcohol elimination rates (AER), particularly in women in the oldest tertile gr

Updated on: January 22,2024 21

Lean body mass, age linked with alcohol elimination rates in women

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignHigher fat-free mass (FFM) was associated with faster alcohol elimination rates (AER), particularly in women in the oldest tertile gr

Updated on:January 22,2024 21

Perimenopause usually begins in your 40s: How do you know if it has started?

by Erin Morton,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore thanhalf our population(50.7%) are born with ovaries and will experience perimenopause in midlife. This occurs a

Updated on: January 09,2024 7

Perimenopause usually begins in your 40s: How do you know if it has started?

by Erin Morton,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore thanhalf our population(50.7%) are born with ovaries and will experience perimenopause in midlife. This occurs a

Updated on:January 09,2024 7

Plant-derived naringenin found to enhance muscle endurance and improve muscle atrophy

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesNaringenin improves muscle endurance via activation of the Sp1-ERRγ transcriptional axis. Credit: Prof. Chen's groupSkeletal muscle plays an extremely i

Updated on: January 09,2024 18

Plant-derived naringenin found to enhance muscle endurance and improve muscle atrophy

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesNaringenin improves muscle endurance via activation of the Sp1-ERRγ transcriptional axis. Credit: Prof. Chen's groupSkeletal muscle plays an extremely i

Updated on:January 09,2024 18

Kisspeptin hormone injection could treat low sex drive in women and men

byImperial College LondonCorrelation Analyses of Regions of Interest Activity With Measures of Sexual Aversion and Distress and Aversion. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2022). DOI: 10.1001

Updated on: January 28,2024 19

Kisspeptin hormone injection could treat low sex drive in women and men

byImperial College LondonCorrelation Analyses of Regions of Interest Activity With Measures of Sexual Aversion and Distress and Aversion. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2022). DOI: 10.1001

Updated on:January 28,2024 19

Eye implant may be used to treat diabetes and other diseases

byKTH Royal Institute of TechnologyMicrostructure design and islet localization procedure. (a) Schematic illustration showing the different designs of flap door feature applied in this study. (b

Updated on: January 05,2024 8

Eye implant may be used to treat diabetes and other diseases

byKTH Royal Institute of TechnologyMicrostructure design and islet localization procedure. (a) Schematic illustration showing the different designs of flap door feature applied in this study. (b

Updated on:January 05,2024 8

How does type 1 diabetes alter muscle structure and blood supply?

by Association of Basic Medical Sciences of FBIHExpression of myosin heavy chain isoforms 1 (A, E), 2a (B, F), 2x/d (C, G), and 2b (D, H) in successive cross-sections of gluteus maximusmuscle of

Updated on: March 14,2024 18

How does type 1 diabetes alter muscle structure and blood supply?

by Association of Basic Medical Sciences of FBIHExpression of myosin heavy chain isoforms 1 (A, E), 2a (B, F), 2x/d (C, G), and 2b (D, H) in successive cross-sections of gluteus maximusmuscle of

Updated on:March 14,2024 18

Turmeric: Here's how it actually measures up to health claims

by Duane Mellor,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageTurmeric has been used by humans for more than 4,000 years. As well as cooking and cosmetics, it's been a staple of the traditional

Updated on: February 05,2024 13

Turmeric: Here's how it actually measures up to health claims

by Duane Mellor,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageTurmeric has been used by humans for more than 4,000 years. As well as cooking and cosmetics, it's been a staple of the traditional

Updated on:February 05,2024 13

Polycystic ovarian syndrome: Losing weight can help but many sufferers are vulnerable to bad advice on social media

by Jadine Scragg, Cervantée Wild and Sharon Dixon,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imagePolycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal condition which affects how the ovaries work, is though

Updated on: January 18,2024 13

Polycystic ovarian syndrome: Losing weight can help but many sufferers are vulnerable to bad advice on social media

by Jadine Scragg, Cervantée Wild and Sharon Dixon,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imagePolycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal condition which affects how the ovaries work, is though

Updated on:January 18,2024 13