Study finds fat cells help repair damaged nerves

by Anne Grimm,Leipzig UniversityMicroscopic cross-section through a peripheral nerve bundle (dark blue), which contains hundreds of nerve fibers coated with Schwann cells. Numerous large fat cel

Updated on: January 09,2024

Study finds fat cells help repair damaged nerves

by Anne Grimm,Leipzig UniversityMicroscopic cross-section through a peripheral nerve bundle (dark blue), which contains hundreds of nerve fibers coated with Schwann cells. Numerous large fat cel

Updated on:January 09,2024

From cavefish to humans: Evolution of metabolism in cavefish may provide insight into treatments for a host of diseases

by Stowers Institute for Medical ResearchMorphological differences between cavefish (top) compared with surface-dwelling river fish (bottom). Credit: Stowers Institute for Medical ResearchNew res

Updated on: January 28,2024

From cavefish to humans: Evolution of metabolism in cavefish may provide insight into treatments for a host of diseases

by Stowers Institute for Medical ResearchMorphological differences between cavefish (top) compared with surface-dwelling river fish (bottom). Credit: Stowers Institute for Medical ResearchNew res

Updated on:January 28,2024

Hormonal contraceptives in teens may alter brain's risk assessment skills

byThe Ohio State UniversityCombined oral contraceptive pills (COCP) Image: Wikipedia.Hormonal contraceptives taken by adolescents may influence development of the brain in a way that alters the

Updated on: January 09,2024

Hormonal contraceptives in teens may alter brain's risk assessment skills

byThe Ohio State UniversityCombined oral contraceptive pills (COCP) Image: Wikipedia.Hormonal contraceptives taken by adolescents may influence development of the brain in a way that alters the

Updated on:January 09,2024

Gut bacteria that strongly influence obesity are different in men and women, study finds

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research being presented at theEuropean Congress on Obesity(ECO) in Venice, Italy (12–15 May) identifies change

Updated on: April 06,2024

Gut bacteria that strongly influence obesity are different in men and women, study finds

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research being presented at theEuropean Congress on Obesity(ECO) in Venice, Italy (12–15 May) identifies change

Updated on:April 06,2024

Five ways to take control of your menstrual cycle and improve your sports performance

by Natalie Brown,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMenstruation is often seen as a negative experience, with symptoms that can be disruptive to daily life. Participation in sport and phy

Updated on: January 18,2024

Five ways to take control of your menstrual cycle and improve your sports performance

by Natalie Brown,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMenstruation is often seen as a negative experience, with symptoms that can be disruptive to daily life. Participation in sport and phy

Updated on:January 18,2024

Recommendations updated for nonhormonal management of vasomotor symptoms

by Elana GotkineIn a position statement issued by the North American Menopause Society and published online June 1 inMenopause, updated recommendations are presented for the nonhormonal manageme

Updated on: January 24,2024

Recommendations updated for nonhormonal management of vasomotor symptoms

by Elana GotkineIn a position statement issued by the North American Menopause Society and published online June 1 inMenopause, updated recommendations are presented for the nonhormonal manageme

Updated on:January 24,2024

Is weight loss as simple as calories in, calories out? In the end, it may be gut microbes that make calories count

by Christopher Damman,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIs the adage "calories in, calories out" true? The short answer is yes, but the full story is more nuanced.From t

Updated on: September 18,2024

Is weight loss as simple as calories in, calories out? In the end, it may be gut microbes that make calories count

by Christopher Damman,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIs the adage "calories in, calories out" true? The short answer is yes, but the full story is more nuanced.From t

Updated on:September 18,2024

Three ways to improve diabetes care through telehealth

by UC DavisSenior author Stephanie Crossen uses telehealth. Credit: UC RegentsGrocery stores, airports and beaches aren't great places to have telehealth visits with your endocrinologist. But home

Updated on: May 14,2024

Three ways to improve diabetes care through telehealth

by UC DavisSenior author Stephanie Crossen uses telehealth. Credit: UC RegentsGrocery stores, airports and beaches aren't great places to have telehealth visits with your endocrinologist. But home

Updated on:May 14,2024

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

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

Type 1 diabetes: Hybrid closed-loop and open-loop systems therapies compared

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDCredit: Polina Tankilevitch from PexelsPeople with type 1 diabetes require continuous insulin treatment and must regularly measure their glucose levels.

Updated on: February 18,2025

Type 1 diabetes: Hybrid closed-loop and open-loop systems therapies compared

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDCredit: Polina Tankilevitch from PexelsPeople with type 1 diabetes require continuous insulin treatment and must regularly measure their glucose levels.

Updated on:February 18,2025

Mounjaro outperforms Ozempic for weight loss, finds study

by Dennis ThompsonMounjaro outperforms Ozempic in helping people lose weight, a new study shows.People taking tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) dropped significantly more pounds than those taking semag

Updated on: July 09,2024

Mounjaro outperforms Ozempic for weight loss, finds study

by Dennis ThompsonMounjaro outperforms Ozempic in helping people lose weight, a new study shows.People taking tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) dropped significantly more pounds than those taking semag

Updated on:July 09,2024

Estrogen treatment associated with reduced COVID deaths

by Oxford University PressCreative rendition of SARS-CoV-2 particles (not to scale). Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIHA new paper inFamily Practice, publish

Updated on: January 28,2024

Estrogen treatment associated with reduced COVID deaths

by Oxford University PressCreative rendition of SARS-CoV-2 particles (not to scale). Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIHA new paper inFamily Practice, publish

Updated on:January 28,2024