Incisionless device could revolutionize treatment for diabetes, liver disease and severe obesity

by King's College LondonCharacteristics of the Forepass device. (A) The overall structure of the ForePass device, which is composed of a silicone gastric balloon and an expanded polytetrafluo

Updated on: March 08,2024

Incisionless device could revolutionize treatment for diabetes, liver disease and severe obesity

by King's College LondonCharacteristics of the Forepass device. (A) The overall structure of the ForePass device, which is composed of a silicone gastric balloon and an expanded polytetrafluo

Updated on:March 08,2024

Researchers explore combined health impact of diabetes and sarcopenia in the elderly

by Korea University College of MedicineDiabetes mellitus and sarcopenia independently heighten mortality risks, and their co-occurrence additively amplifies cardiovascular and all-cause mortality in a

Updated on: March 14,2024

Researchers explore combined health impact of diabetes and sarcopenia in the elderly

by Korea University College of MedicineDiabetes mellitus and sarcopenia independently heighten mortality risks, and their co-occurrence additively amplifies cardiovascular and all-cause mortality in a

Updated on:March 14,2024

Being overweight costs society far more than obesity, Norwegian researchers say

by Ingebjørg Hestvik,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: Andres Ayrton from PexelsNorwegians are gaining weight. People who are "just" overweight cost the health syst

Updated on: March 13,2024

Being overweight costs society far more than obesity, Norwegian researchers say

by Ingebjørg Hestvik,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: Andres Ayrton from PexelsNorwegians are gaining weight. People who are "just" overweight cost the health syst

Updated on:March 13,2024

Researchers identify previously unknown step in cholesterol absorption in the gut

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUCLA researchers have described a previously unknown step in the complex process by which dietary cholesterol is processed

Updated on: January 09,2024

Researchers identify previously unknown step in cholesterol absorption in the gut

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUCLA researchers have described a previously unknown step in the complex process by which dietary cholesterol is processed

Updated on:January 09,2024

Excessive fluid consumption: Habit or hormonal disorder?

byUniversity of BaselCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who drink more than three liters of fluid a day may be suffering from a rare hormone deficiency. For many, however, it is just a harmless hab

Updated on: January 09,2024

Excessive fluid consumption: Habit or hormonal disorder?

byUniversity of BaselCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who drink more than three liters of fluid a day may be suffering from a rare hormone deficiency. For many, however, it is just a harmless hab

Updated on:January 09,2024

Women with gene mutation give new insight into blood clot risk

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Queen Mary University of London, published iniScience, shows an increased risk of blood clots in women

Updated on: January 17,2024

Women with gene mutation give new insight into blood clot risk

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Queen Mary University of London, published iniScience, shows an increased risk of blood clots in women

Updated on:January 17,2024

How maternal fat metabolism very early in pregnancy and fetal abdominal growth influence child weight and adiposity

by University of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study, led by researchers at the University of Oxford, UK, in collaboration with the University of California, Berkeley, U.S., publis

Updated on: February 19,2024

How maternal fat metabolism very early in pregnancy and fetal abdominal growth influence child weight and adiposity

by University of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study, led by researchers at the University of Oxford, UK, in collaboration with the University of California, Berkeley, U.S., publis

Updated on:February 19,2024

How cold temperatures trigger the brain to boost appetite

byThe Scripps Research InstituteNeurons in the Xiphoid nucleus are activated by cold (green). A subset of this population (red) promotes the animal to eat more in the cold. Credit: Scripps Resea

Updated on: January 22,2024

How cold temperatures trigger the brain to boost appetite

byThe Scripps Research InstituteNeurons in the Xiphoid nucleus are activated by cold (green). A subset of this population (red) promotes the animal to eat more in the cold. Credit: Scripps Resea

Updated on:January 22,2024

The impact of menopause stage on age-related changes in the brain

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDriven by changing estrogen levels, the menopause transition has a major influence on physiology during aging. Estrogen receptors p

Updated on: January 18,2024

The impact of menopause stage on age-related changes in the brain

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDriven by changing estrogen levels, the menopause transition has a major influence on physiology during aging. Estrogen receptors p

Updated on:January 18,2024

About one-third eligible for weight loss drugs meet trial exclusion criteria

by Elana GotkineAbout one-third of U.S. adults without diabetes who are eligible for weight loss treatment with glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists and GLP-1/glucose-dependent insulinotr

Updated on: December 18,2024

About one-third eligible for weight loss drugs meet trial exclusion criteria

by Elana GotkineAbout one-third of U.S. adults without diabetes who are eligible for weight loss treatment with glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists and GLP-1/glucose-dependent insulinotr

Updated on:December 18,2024

Pancreatic blood vessel cell map reveals potential diabetes treatment pathways

by Jim Schnabel,Cornell UniversityISECs and ASECs have distinct molecular signatures and signaling pathways with stromal and parenchymal cells which are disrupted in diabetes. Credit:Natur

Updated on: February 18,2025

Pancreatic blood vessel cell map reveals potential diabetes treatment pathways

by Jim Schnabel,Cornell UniversityISECs and ASECs have distinct molecular signatures and signaling pathways with stromal and parenchymal cells which are disrupted in diabetes. Credit:Natur

Updated on:February 18,2025

'Smart speaker' shows potential for better self-management of type 2 diabetes

by Laurie Flynn,Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: Caio from PexelsType 2 diabetes patients have access to an assortment of digital health tools, including mobile apps for iPhones and rem

Updated on: March 05,2024

'Smart speaker' shows potential for better self-management of type 2 diabetes

by Laurie Flynn,Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: Caio from PexelsType 2 diabetes patients have access to an assortment of digital health tools, including mobile apps for iPhones and rem

Updated on:March 05,2024