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

cfDNA sequencing enhances non-invasive early detection of gestational diabetes

by BGI GenomicsClinical information of the collected samples. (A) The age distribution of the normal group and GDM group. (B) The weight distribution of the normal group and GDM group. (C) The sample

Updated on: March 14,2024

cfDNA sequencing enhances non-invasive early detection of gestational diabetes

by BGI GenomicsClinical information of the collected samples. (A) The age distribution of the normal group and GDM group. (B) The weight distribution of the normal group and GDM group. (C) The sample

Updated on:March 14,2024

How to Prevent Obesity

ByYasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCIMedically reviewed byJonathan Purtell, RDNPreventing obesity involves makinghealthy lifestylechoices every day. To prevent obesity, you ne

Updated on: April 01,2024

How to Prevent Obesity

ByYasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCIMedically reviewed byJonathan Purtell, RDNPreventing obesity involves makinghealthy lifestylechoices every day. To prevent obesity, you ne

Updated on:April 01,2024

Insulin-like hormones critical for brain plasticity, research suggests

byMax Planck Florida Institute for NeuroscienceInsulin-like growth factors (IGF1/IGF2-cyan spheres) are released from the postsynaptic compartment of a synapse during plasticity. To understand h

Updated on: January 22,2024

Insulin-like hormones critical for brain plasticity, research suggests

byMax Planck Florida Institute for NeuroscienceInsulin-like growth factors (IGF1/IGF2-cyan spheres) are released from the postsynaptic compartment of a synapse during plasticity. To understand h

Updated on:January 22,2024

Study finds increased body and abdominal fat cause insulin resistance in teenagers, raising type 2 diabetes risk

by University of Eastern FinlandBoth total body fat mass and abdominal fat cause hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, and insulin resistance, with abdominal fat doubling the risk of metabolic dysfunc

Updated on: March 14,2024

Study finds increased body and abdominal fat cause insulin resistance in teenagers, raising type 2 diabetes risk

by University of Eastern FinlandBoth total body fat mass and abdominal fat cause hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, and insulin resistance, with abdominal fat doubling the risk of metabolic dysfunc

Updated on:March 14,2024

Exercise and Liraglutide: Effects on Weight Loss and Bone Health

This article delves into a study that investigates the effects of exercise, liraglutide, and their combination on weight loss and bone mineral density (BMD) in individuals with obesity.

Updated on: July 24,2024

Exercise and Liraglutide: Effects on Weight Loss and Bone Health

This article delves into a study that investigates the effects of exercise, liraglutide, and their combination on weight loss and bone mineral density (BMD) in individuals with obesity.

Updated on:July 24,2024

How hot is too 'too hot' for humans?

bySociety for Experimental BiologyProfessor Lewis Halsey as a participant in an experiment led by PhD student Chris Wolfe. The experiment primarily involves comparing the participant’s resting m

Updated on: January 22,2024

How hot is too 'too hot' for humans?

bySociety for Experimental BiologyProfessor Lewis Halsey as a participant in an experiment led by PhD student Chris Wolfe. The experiment primarily involves comparing the participant’s resting m

Updated on:January 22,2024

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

Study shows hybrid pumps work very well in type 1 diabetes

byUniversity of GothenburgProportion of persons with an improvement in HbA1c of 0.5% (5.5 mmol/mol) and 1% (11 mmol/mol) and time in range of 5% and 10%. Credit:Journal of Diabetes Science

Updated on: April 27,2024

Study shows hybrid pumps work very well in type 1 diabetes

byUniversity of GothenburgProportion of persons with an improvement in HbA1c of 0.5% (5.5 mmol/mol) and 1% (11 mmol/mol) and time in range of 5% and 10%. Credit:Journal of Diabetes Science

Updated on:April 27,2024

Scientists reveal adipocytes' metabolic role and identify treatment targets

by Verena Schulz,Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresHuman adipocyte with lipid droplet labeled in magenta and regulatory protein in green. Credit: Helmholtz Munich / Felix Klingelhu

Updated on: April 06,2024

Scientists reveal adipocytes' metabolic role and identify treatment targets

by Verena Schulz,Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresHuman adipocyte with lipid droplet labeled in magenta and regulatory protein in green. Credit: Helmholtz Munich / Felix Klingelhu

Updated on:April 06,2024

Study discovers circadian clock regulates axonal regeneration and repair

by Hayley Dunning, Meesha Patel, Bryony Ravate,Imperial College LondonGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.10.012Scientists from the Department

Updated on: January 09,2024

Study discovers circadian clock regulates axonal regeneration and repair

by Hayley Dunning, Meesha Patel, Bryony Ravate,Imperial College LondonGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.10.012Scientists from the Department

Updated on:January 09,2024

The pros and cons of hormone therapy for aging transgender women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn estimated 71% of transgender women use or intend to use gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT). Although sample sizes are compa

Updated on: February 21,2024

The pros and cons of hormone therapy for aging transgender women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn estimated 71% of transgender women use or intend to use gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT). Although sample sizes are compa

Updated on:February 21,2024