Study provides insights into role of 'hunger hormone' receptor in obesity-related chronic inflammation

by Laura Muntean,Texas A&M UniversityCredit:Molecular Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2023.101852A team comprised primarily of Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists

Updated on: March 08,2024

Study provides insights into role of 'hunger hormone' receptor in obesity-related chronic inflammation

by Laura Muntean,Texas A&M UniversityCredit:Molecular Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2023.101852A team comprised primarily of Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists

Updated on:March 08,2024

Mucuna pruriens found to both increase and decrease sperm count in the same study

Mucuna pruriens found to both increase and decrease sperm count in the same studyby Justin Jackson , Medical XpressPhotomicrograph of cross section of the testis (400X). This figure shows the cross se

Updated on: January 24,2024

Mucuna pruriens found to both increase and decrease sperm count in the same study

Mucuna pruriens found to both increase and decrease sperm count in the same studyby Justin Jackson , Medical XpressPhotomicrograph of cross section of the testis (400X). This figure shows the cross se

Updated on:January 24,2024

Type 1 diabetes can be predicted with epigenetic changes

by University of TurkuDMRs. (a) Venn diagrams of the numbers of DMRs detected in different cell fractions. A DMR is considered to be found in two cell fractions if at least one DMC within the DMR

Updated on: April 01,2024

Type 1 diabetes can be predicted with epigenetic changes

by University of TurkuDMRs. (a) Venn diagrams of the numbers of DMRs detected in different cell fractions. A DMR is considered to be found in two cell fractions if at least one DMC within the DMR

Updated on:April 01,2024

Intermittent fasting may reverse type 2 diabetes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAfter an intermittent fasting diet intervention, patients achieved complete diabetes remission, defined as an HbA1c (average blood sugar)

Updated on: February 05,2024

Intermittent fasting may reverse type 2 diabetes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAfter an intermittent fasting diet intervention, patients achieved complete diabetes remission, defined as an HbA1c (average blood sugar)

Updated on:February 05,2024

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

Study suggests obese women have worse menopause symptoms and get less relief from hormone therapy

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainObesity has already been associated with a number of adverse health conditions and can interfere with a person's quality of lif

Updated on: January 18,2024

Study suggests obese women have worse menopause symptoms and get less relief from hormone therapy

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainObesity has already been associated with a number of adverse health conditions and can interfere with a person's quality of lif

Updated on:January 18,2024

Protein boosts height growth in girls

by University of BonnCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQuite a few young men would like to increase their height. However, a study by nutritionists at the University of Bonn shows that they do no

Updated on: February 03,2024

Protein boosts height growth in girls

by University of BonnCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQuite a few young men would like to increase their height. However, a study by nutritionists at the University of Bonn shows that they do no

Updated on:February 03,2024

New 'atlas' maps bacteria and metabolites associated with elevated risk of cardiovascular disease

byCleveland ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainA Cleveland Clinic research team has published an "atlas" of metabolites associated with cardiovascular disease in theEuropean Heart Jo

Updated on: January 22,2024

New 'atlas' maps bacteria and metabolites associated with elevated risk of cardiovascular disease

byCleveland ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainA Cleveland Clinic research team has published an "atlas" of metabolites associated with cardiovascular disease in theEuropean Heart Jo

Updated on:January 22,2024

Fiber against pounds: Resistant starch found to support weight loss

by Antje Nieber,Friedrich Schiller University of JenaRS intake facilitates weight loss in humans by reshaping the gut microbiota. Credit:Nature Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s42255-

Updated on: March 08,2024

Fiber against pounds: Resistant starch found to support weight loss

by Antje Nieber,Friedrich Schiller University of JenaRS intake facilitates weight loss in humans by reshaping the gut microbiota. Credit:Nature Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s42255-

Updated on:March 08,2024

Ozempic, Wegovy have health benefits beyond weight loss, studies find

by Ernie MundellNew trials are showing how the blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss meds Ozempic and Wegovy can boost health in even more ways.These two injected drugs are versions ofsemaglutide

Updated on: September 03,2024

Ozempic, Wegovy have health benefits beyond weight loss, studies find

by Ernie MundellNew trials are showing how the blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss meds Ozempic and Wegovy can boost health in even more ways.These two injected drugs are versions ofsemaglutide

Updated on:September 03,2024

Metformin treatment linked to slowed cognitive decline

by Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainMetformin is the first-line treatment for most cases of type 2 diabetes and one of the most commonly prescribed medications worldwi

Updated on: May 28,2024

Metformin treatment linked to slowed cognitive decline

by Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainMetformin is the first-line treatment for most cases of type 2 diabetes and one of the most commonly prescribed medications worldwi

Updated on:May 28,2024

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

Updated on: January 09,2024

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

Updated on:January 09,2024