Scientists identify rare gene variants which confer up to 6-fold increase in risk of obesity

by UK Research and InnovationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Medical Research Council (MRC) researchers has identified genetic variants in two genes that have some of the largest

Updated on: April 06,2024

Scientists identify rare gene variants which confer up to 6-fold increase in risk of obesity

by UK Research and InnovationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Medical Research Council (MRC) researchers has identified genetic variants in two genes that have some of the largest

Updated on:April 06,2024

Early time-restricted feeding improves blood sugar levels

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEarly-time restricted feeding, a type of intermittent fasting, improved fluctuations in blood glucose levels and decreased time above ran

Updated on: January 22,2024

Early time-restricted feeding improves blood sugar levels

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEarly-time restricted feeding, a type of intermittent fasting, improved fluctuations in blood glucose levels and decreased time above ran

Updated on:January 22,2024

Mouse model of gender-affirming testosterone treatment and fertility finds decrease in egg yield but not quality

by Patricia DeLacey,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough transgender and gender diverse young adults demonstrate a high interest in parenting,less than 20% of transgende

Updated on: January 09,2024

Mouse model of gender-affirming testosterone treatment and fertility finds decrease in egg yield but not quality

by Patricia DeLacey,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough transgender and gender diverse young adults demonstrate a high interest in parenting,less than 20% of transgende

Updated on:January 09,2024

Calls for improved support of menstruation changes during perimenopause

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPerimenopausal women need better education and support about how their periods might change towards the end of their reproductive life

Updated on: January 09,2024

Calls for improved support of menstruation changes during perimenopause

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPerimenopausal women need better education and support about how their periods might change towards the end of their reproductive life

Updated on:January 09,2024

New DNA methylation-based method for precise assessment of pancreas cell composition

by Hebrew University of JerusalemHistological image of the human pancreas, stained with antibodies against insulin (green) and glucagon (red), together marking an islet of Langerhans. Blue labels

Updated on: March 14,2024

New DNA methylation-based method for precise assessment of pancreas cell composition

by Hebrew University of JerusalemHistological image of the human pancreas, stained with antibodies against insulin (green) and glucagon (red), together marking an islet of Langerhans. Blue labels

Updated on:March 14,2024

Large study defines factors influencing testosterone levels in men

byUniversity of Western AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by The University of Western Australia and based on the largest-ever dataset of its kind has shed light on the intri

Updated on: January 17,2024

Large study defines factors influencing testosterone levels in men

byUniversity of Western AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by The University of Western Australia and based on the largest-ever dataset of its kind has shed light on the intri

Updated on:January 17,2024

Chaperoning fat storage: The molecular basis of adiposity

byOsaka UniversityBody fat levels vary due to physiological, pathological, environmental, hormonal, and genetic factors. Our study identifies HSP47—abundant in fat tissues—as a key determinant o

Updated on: January 09,2024

Chaperoning fat storage: The molecular basis of adiposity

byOsaka UniversityBody fat levels vary due to physiological, pathological, environmental, hormonal, and genetic factors. Our study identifies HSP47—abundant in fat tissues—as a key determinant o

Updated on:January 09,2024

Understanding the sudden rise of type 2 diabetes in children

The metabolic disorder was long known as a disease of adulthood. Now, it’s spiking in kids and teens, with worrisome consequences.

Updated on: August 05,2024

Understanding the sudden rise of type 2 diabetes in children

The metabolic disorder was long known as a disease of adulthood. Now, it’s spiking in kids and teens, with worrisome consequences.

Updated on:August 05,2024

Over 4 million deaths per year caused by obesity

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNovel obesity treatmentssuch as modulation of the gut microbiome and gene therapyare underutilized andcouldhelp fight the

Updated on: February 03,2024

Over 4 million deaths per year caused by obesity

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNovel obesity treatmentssuch as modulation of the gut microbiome and gene therapyare underutilized andcouldhelp fight the

Updated on:February 03,2024

Sugar boosts cravings for fat, Drosophila study finds

by Sara-Lena Brännström,Umea UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113387People are eating too much sugar, and research increasingly sug

Updated on: January 09,2024

Sugar boosts cravings for fat, Drosophila study finds

by Sara-Lena Brännström,Umea UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113387People are eating too much sugar, and research increasingly sug

Updated on:January 09,2024

Drug screen points toward novel diabetes treatments

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeA focused chemical screen identified AZD7762 that increases glucose-stimulated insulin secretion of mouse and human islets.a, Schematic diagram of the chemic

Updated on: May 25,2024

Drug screen points toward novel diabetes treatments

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeA focused chemical screen identified AZD7762 that increases glucose-stimulated insulin secretion of mouse and human islets.a, Schematic diagram of the chemic

Updated on:May 25,2024

Lack of sleep increases unhealthy abdominal fat

by Terri Malloy,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Mayo Clinic shows that lack of sufficient sleep combined with free access to food increases calorie consumption and

Updated on: February 19,2024

Lack of sleep increases unhealthy abdominal fat

by Terri Malloy,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Mayo Clinic shows that lack of sufficient sleep combined with free access to food increases calorie consumption and

Updated on:February 19,2024