Higher cortisol levels may help predict risk of people developing depression in the future

by Trinity College DublinBall-and-stick model of the cortisol (hydrocortisone) molecule. Credit: Public DomainHigher levels of the stress hormone cortisol may increase the risk of developing depr

Updated on: February 03,2024 11

Higher cortisol levels may help predict risk of people developing depression in the future

by Trinity College DublinBall-and-stick model of the cortisol (hydrocortisone) molecule. Credit: Public DomainHigher levels of the stress hormone cortisol may increase the risk of developing depr

Updated on:February 03,2024 11

An overactive sweet tooth may spell trouble for our cellular powerplants

by Van Andel Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe average American eatsroughly 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day—more than three times the recommended amount for women and more th

Updated on: February 05,2024 23

An overactive sweet tooth may spell trouble for our cellular powerplants

by Van Andel Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe average American eatsroughly 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day—more than three times the recommended amount for women and more th

Updated on:February 05,2024 23

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 7

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 7

How a bone marrow fat hormone controls metabolism and bone cell development

by eLifeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn enzyme found in fat tissue in the center of our bones helps control the production of new bone and fat cells, shows a study in mice published today in

Updated on: January 31,2024 25

How a bone marrow fat hormone controls metabolism and bone cell development

by eLifeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn enzyme found in fat tissue in the center of our bones helps control the production of new bone and fat cells, shows a study in mice published today in

Updated on:January 31,2024 25

Researchers explore role of androgens in shaping sex differences

byChinese Academy of SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSex differences are widespread across human development, physiological processes, and diseases, making it important to characterize

Updated on: April 27,2024 0

Researchers explore role of androgens in shaping sex differences

byChinese Academy of SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSex differences are widespread across human development, physiological processes, and diseases, making it important to characterize

Updated on:April 27,2024 0

Call for action over unreliable private online hormone tests

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large private laboratory is still processing finger prick tests for estrogen levels, which are sold by private retailers online, desp

Updated on: January 17,2024 20

Call for action over unreliable private online hormone tests

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large private laboratory is still processing finger prick tests for estrogen levels, which are sold by private retailers online, desp

Updated on:January 17,2024 20

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 17

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 17

New findings on how to avert excessive weight loss from COVID-19

by Karolinska InstitutetSchematic illustration of mechanisms underlying SARS-CoV-2-induced adipose atrophy and weight loss. SARS-CoV-2 infection triggers dyspnea and pathological changes in the i

Updated on: January 31,2024 16

New findings on how to avert excessive weight loss from COVID-19

by Karolinska InstitutetSchematic illustration of mechanisms underlying SARS-CoV-2-induced adipose atrophy and weight loss. SARS-CoV-2 infection triggers dyspnea and pathological changes in the i

Updated on:January 31,2024 16

How internal clocks control fat metabolism

byJulius-Maximilians-Universität WürzburgIn the fruit fly Drosophila, a central circadian clock in the brain controls important parameters such as daily activity or food intake. Peripheral clock

Updated on: January 17,2024 12

How internal clocks control fat metabolism

byJulius-Maximilians-Universität WürzburgIn the fruit fly Drosophila, a central circadian clock in the brain controls important parameters such as daily activity or food intake. Peripheral clock

Updated on:January 17,2024 12

Understanding of mechanisms behind post-exercise lack of appetite can open new paths to obesity treatment

by Luciana Constantino,FAPESPCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe complex relationship between physical activity and energy balance—food intake versus energy expenditure—is still a challenge for science

Updated on: January 18,2024 18

Understanding of mechanisms behind post-exercise lack of appetite can open new paths to obesity treatment

by Luciana Constantino,FAPESPCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe complex relationship between physical activity and energy balance—food intake versus energy expenditure—is still a challenge for science

Updated on:January 18,2024 18

Promoting diabetic wound healing using microneedles

by KeAi Communications Co.Release mechanisms of microneedle delivery. Credit: Liang C et al.The global population of patients with diabetic wounds is expected to rise to between 9.1 million and 26.1 m

Updated on: March 27,2024 0

Promoting diabetic wound healing using microneedles

by KeAi Communications Co.Release mechanisms of microneedle delivery. Credit: Liang C et al.The global population of patients with diabetic wounds is expected to rise to between 9.1 million and 26.1 m

Updated on:March 27,2024 0

Experts weigh in on new generation of weight loss medications

by Julie Rafferty,Tufts UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe've all seen the ads and read about celebrities who have successfully lost weight using one of the new weight loss medica

Updated on: July 10,2024 0

Experts weigh in on new generation of weight loss medications

by Julie Rafferty,Tufts UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe've all seen the ads and read about celebrities who have successfully lost weight using one of the new weight loss medica

Updated on:July 10,2024 0