Liver can generate palmitic acid to maintain brain health, study suggests

by Jim Oldfield,University of TorontoRichard Bazinet and Mackenzie Smith. Credit: University of TorontoResearchers at the University of Toronto have found that palmitic acid, one of the most com

Updated on: March 06,2024

Liver can generate palmitic acid to maintain brain health, study suggests

by Jim Oldfield,University of TorontoRichard Bazinet and Mackenzie Smith. Credit: University of TorontoResearchers at the University of Toronto have found that palmitic acid, one of the most com

Updated on:March 06,2024

Traditional native Indian medicine is effective in treatment of type 2 diabetes, study finds

by University of NottinghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that several traditional medicines commonly used in South Asia, are effe

Updated on: February 21,2024

Traditional native Indian medicine is effective in treatment of type 2 diabetes, study finds

by University of NottinghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that several traditional medicines commonly used in South Asia, are effe

Updated on:February 21,2024

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

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

Estrogen possible risk factor in disturbed heart rhythm

by Linköping UniversitySara Liin, associate professor at Linköping University. Credit: Emma Busk Winquist/Linköping UniversityThe sex hormone estrogen has a negative impact on heartbeat regulatio

Updated on: January 28,2024

Estrogen possible risk factor in disturbed heart rhythm

by Linköping UniversitySara Liin, associate professor at Linköping University. Credit: Emma Busk Winquist/Linköping UniversityThe sex hormone estrogen has a negative impact on heartbeat regulatio

Updated on:January 28,2024

Faster walking speed of 4 km+/hour linked to significantly lower type 2 diabetes risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainWalking at a speed of 4 or more km an hour is linked to a significantly lower risk of type 2 diabetes, suggests a pooled data analysis of the av

Updated on: March 14,2024

Faster walking speed of 4 km+/hour linked to significantly lower type 2 diabetes risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainWalking at a speed of 4 or more km an hour is linked to a significantly lower risk of type 2 diabetes, suggests a pooled data analysis of the av

Updated on:March 14,2024

Exercise and muscle regulation: Implications for diabetes and obesity

by Luisa Hoffmann,Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.08.010How do our muscles respond at the m

Updated on: January 18,2024

Exercise and muscle regulation: Implications for diabetes and obesity

by Luisa Hoffmann,Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.08.010How do our muscles respond at the m

Updated on:January 18,2024

Menopause awareness and education should start earlier in life

by Cynthia WeissCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor many women, having uncomfortable conversations with their mothers or a health care professional about menstruation was a rite of passage. Today, th

Updated on: February 03,2024

Menopause awareness and education should start earlier in life

by Cynthia WeissCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor many women, having uncomfortable conversations with their mothers or a health care professional about menstruation was a rite of passage. Today, th

Updated on:February 03,2024

Fruit flies could help unlock diets to treat rare disease, study finds

by Silvia Dropulich,Monash UniversityA fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) feeding off a banana. Credit:Sanjay Acharya/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAInternational researchers led by Mona

Updated on: February 19,2024

Fruit flies could help unlock diets to treat rare disease, study finds

by Silvia Dropulich,Monash UniversityA fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) feeding off a banana. Credit:Sanjay Acharya/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAInternational researchers led by Mona

Updated on:February 19,2024

New guidance offered for menopausal hormone therapy

by Cleveland ClinicCredit: Cleveland ClinicThe U.S. Census Bureau shows more than 64 million women in America are going through menopause or are postmenopausal.Previously, treatment often include

Updated on: February 21,2024

New guidance offered for menopausal hormone therapy

by Cleveland ClinicCredit: Cleveland ClinicThe U.S. Census Bureau shows more than 64 million women in America are going through menopause or are postmenopausal.Previously, treatment often include

Updated on:February 21,2024

Treatment response rate found to increase with lower first-morning urine osmolality in nocturnal enuresis

by Elana GotkineChildren with nocturnal enuresis (NE) with a lower first-morning urine osmolality (Uosm) have higher treatment response rates, according to a study published in the September issue of&

Updated on: January 17,2024

Treatment response rate found to increase with lower first-morning urine osmolality in nocturnal enuresis

by Elana GotkineChildren with nocturnal enuresis (NE) with a lower first-morning urine osmolality (Uosm) have higher treatment response rates, according to a study published in the September issue of&

Updated on:January 17,2024

Flavor your food with "flavanols (flavan 3-ols)" to burn excess fat, new study suggests

by Shibaura Institute of TechnologyScientists show that flavan 3-ols (FLs), a group of food constituents present in cocoa, apple, and grapeseed, are effective in combating obesity and preventing lifes

Updated on: February 19,2024

Flavor your food with "flavanols (flavan 3-ols)" to burn excess fat, new study suggests

by Shibaura Institute of TechnologyScientists show that flavan 3-ols (FLs), a group of food constituents present in cocoa, apple, and grapeseed, are effective in combating obesity and preventing lifes

Updated on:February 19,2024

Genetic evidence supports causal effect for diastolic BP on benign prostatic hyperplasia

by Elana GotkineThere is genetic evidence supporting a causal effect of diastolic blood pressure (DBP) on benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to a study published online July 16 inThe

Updated on: January 22,2024

Genetic evidence supports causal effect for diastolic BP on benign prostatic hyperplasia

by Elana GotkineThere is genetic evidence supporting a causal effect of diastolic blood pressure (DBP) on benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to a study published online July 16 inThe

Updated on:January 22,2024