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Closing in on the ultimate quest to regenerate insulin in pancreatic stem cells

Closing in on the ultimate quest to regenerate insulin in pancreatic stem cells

by Baker Heart & Diabetes InstitutePharmacological inhibition of EZH2 catalyzes pancreatic progenitor activation and β-cell maturation. The schematic outlines the progression from pancreatic multi

Closing in on the ultimate quest to regenerate insulin in pancreatic stem cells

by Baker Heart & Diabetes InstitutePharmacological inhibition of EZH2 catalyzes pancreatic progenitor activation and β-cell maturation. The schematic outlines the progression from pancreatic multi
Ovary-sparing hysterectomy may not offer protection against metabolic syndrome

Ovary-sparing hysterectomy may not offer protection against metabolic syndrome

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving a hysterectomy, even if the ovaries are spared, may place women at greater risk for a constellation of cardiovascula

Ovary-sparing hysterectomy may not offer protection against metabolic syndrome

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving a hysterectomy, even if the ovaries are spared, may place women at greater risk for a constellation of cardiovascula
Don't believe the hype—menopausal women don't all need to check—or increase—their testosterone levels

Don't believe the hype—menopausal women don't all need to check—or increase—their testosterone levels

by Susan Davis,The ConversationCredit: Pexels/Liza SummerEver heard "low testosterone" blamed for low mood, brain fog and loss of vitality? Despite all evidence to the contrary, social

Don't believe the hype—menopausal women don't all need to check—or increase—their testosterone levels

by Susan Davis,The ConversationCredit: Pexels/Liza SummerEver heard "low testosterone" blamed for low mood, brain fog and loss of vitality? Despite all evidence to the contrary, social
UK study identifies ideal weight for adults with type 2 diabetes to minimize risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

UK study identifies ideal weight for adults with type 2 diabetes to minimize risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: PhotoMIX Company from PexelsNew research being presented at this year'sEuropean Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy(12–15

UK study identifies ideal weight for adults with type 2 diabetes to minimize risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: PhotoMIX Company from PexelsNew research being presented at this year'sEuropean Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy(12–15
Women may experience different PCOS symptoms depending on where they live

Women may experience different PCOS symptoms depending on where they live

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: http://www.scientificanimations.com, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsWomen with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in Alabama may be more likely to have exc

Women may experience different PCOS symptoms depending on where they live

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: http://www.scientificanimations.com, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsWomen with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in Alabama may be more likely to have exc
Under-the-skin implant could treat type I diabetes

Under-the-skin implant could treat type I diabetes

by David Nutt,Cornell UniversityDesign of the SHEATH system.a, Schematic illustrating the creation of the vascularized subcutaneous site achieved by implantation of a catheter 4–6 weeks be

Under-the-skin implant could treat type I diabetes

by David Nutt,Cornell UniversityDesign of the SHEATH system.a, Schematic illustrating the creation of the vascularized subcutaneous site achieved by implantation of a catheter 4–6 weeks be
Pituitary vasopressin signaling realigns biological clock for jet lag recovery: Study

Pituitary vasopressin signaling realigns biological clock for jet lag recovery: Study

byKyoto UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainJet lag is all in the mind. What exactly lags has more to do with the hypothalamus than the jet.A misalignment of the body'sinternal clock&nb

Pituitary vasopressin signaling realigns biological clock for jet lag recovery: Study

byKyoto UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainJet lag is all in the mind. What exactly lags has more to do with the hypothalamus than the jet.A misalignment of the body'sinternal clock&nb
How the brain tells the liver to start recycling after fasting

How the brain tells the liver to start recycling after fasting

byMax Planck SocietyGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.03.019Fasting triggers autophagy in our body. The body switches on the waste disposal s

How the brain tells the liver to start recycling after fasting

byMax Planck SocietyGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.03.019Fasting triggers autophagy in our body. The body switches on the waste disposal s
One in five children globally has excess weight

One in five children globally has excess weight

by Lori SolomonOne in five children or adolescents globally experience excess weight, according to a study published online June 10 inJAMA Pediatrics.Xinyue Zhang, Ph.D., from Sichuan University

One in five children globally has excess weight

by Lori SolomonOne in five children or adolescents globally experience excess weight, according to a study published online June 10 inJAMA Pediatrics.Xinyue Zhang, Ph.D., from Sichuan University
Study finds that ketone bodies, as alternative cellular fuels, boost immunity

Study finds that ketone bodies, as alternative cellular fuels, boost immunity

byVan Andel Research InstituteCredit: Van Andel Research InstituteA metabolic by-product that is more prevalent during fasting may supercharge immune cells as they fight infection and disease, r

Study finds that ketone bodies, as alternative cellular fuels, boost immunity

byVan Andel Research InstituteCredit: Van Andel Research InstituteA metabolic by-product that is more prevalent during fasting may supercharge immune cells as they fight infection and disease, r
Study identifies potential treatment target for prostate cancer resistant to hormone therapy

Study identifies potential treatment target for prostate cancer resistant to hormone therapy

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonTRAF4 overexpression promotes 22Rv1 and VCaP cell androgen-independent cell growth. (A) MTS cell proliferation assay was performed in TRAF4 overexpressing

Study identifies potential treatment target for prostate cancer resistant to hormone therapy

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonTRAF4 overexpression promotes 22Rv1 and VCaP cell androgen-independent cell growth. (A) MTS cell proliferation assay was performed in TRAF4 overexpressing
Hunger hormones impact decision-making brain area to drive behavior, study finds

Hunger hormones impact decision-making brain area to drive behavior, study finds

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA hunger hormone produced in the gut can directly impact a decision-making part of the brain in order to drive an animal's behavi

Hunger hormones impact decision-making brain area to drive behavior, study finds

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA hunger hormone produced in the gut can directly impact a decision-making part of the brain in order to drive an animal's behavi