Study shows medial preoptic area mediates depressive-like behaviors associated with ovarian hormone fluctuations

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressElectrophysiological recording from MPOA GABAergic neurons (Vgat+) demonstrated that these neurons reduced their spiking activity in HW-treated mice compared to non-H

Updated on: January 22,2024

Study shows medial preoptic area mediates depressive-like behaviors associated with ovarian hormone fluctuations

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressElectrophysiological recording from MPOA GABAergic neurons (Vgat+) demonstrated that these neurons reduced their spiking activity in HW-treated mice compared to non-H

Updated on:January 22,2024

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

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

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

Dahlia flower extract has anti-diabetic properties, improves insulin 1 function in the brain: Study

byUniversity of OtagoDahlia pinnata. Credit:Lukas Riebling/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAAn extract from dahlia flower petals has been found to stabilize blood sugar levels of diabetes p

Updated on: January 24,2024

Dahlia flower extract has anti-diabetic properties, improves insulin 1 function in the brain: Study

byUniversity of OtagoDahlia pinnata. Credit:Lukas Riebling/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAAn extract from dahlia flower petals has been found to stabilize blood sugar levels of diabetes p

Updated on:January 24,2024

No more BMI, diets or 'bad' foods: Why changing how we teach kids about weight and nutrition is long overdue

by Vivienne Lewis,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainHow many of us recall having to calculate our body-mass index (BMI) as children at school, prompting comparisons of our weight with tha

Updated on: March 13,2024

No more BMI, diets or 'bad' foods: Why changing how we teach kids about weight and nutrition is long overdue

by Vivienne Lewis,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainHow many of us recall having to calculate our body-mass index (BMI) as children at school, prompting comparisons of our weight with tha

Updated on:March 13,2024

Beneficial bacteria in the infant gut uses nitrogen from breast milk to support baby's health

by University of Massachusetts AmherstB. infantis biomass accumulation while utilizing urea as a nitrogen source. UMA272 (a), UMA299 (b), and UMA302 (c) growth on urea as the primary nitrogen sou

Updated on: February 21,2024

Beneficial bacteria in the infant gut uses nitrogen from breast milk to support baby's health

by University of Massachusetts AmherstB. infantis biomass accumulation while utilizing urea as a nitrogen source. UMA272 (a), UMA299 (b), and UMA302 (c) growth on urea as the primary nitrogen sou

Updated on:February 21,2024

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

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

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

Does low lipoprotein(a) increase the risk of diabetes? New research suggests it does not

by Polskie Towarzystwo Lipidologiczne (Polish Lipid Association)Credit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has shown that, contrary to some previous studies, low levels of lipoprotein (a)—a parcel of fats

Updated on: September 04,2024

Does low lipoprotein(a) increase the risk of diabetes? New research suggests it does not

by Polskie Towarzystwo Lipidologiczne (Polish Lipid Association)Credit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has shown that, contrary to some previous studies, low levels of lipoprotein (a)—a parcel of fats

Updated on:September 04,2024

Dietary supplement modifies gut microbiome—potential implications for bone marrow transplant patients

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicinePlasma metabolites in historic controls versus recipients of RPS. a, UMAP ordination of median-centered plasma metabolite levels revealed four distinct cl

Updated on: January 18,2024

Dietary supplement modifies gut microbiome—potential implications for bone marrow transplant patients

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicinePlasma metabolites in historic controls versus recipients of RPS. a, UMAP ordination of median-centered plasma metabolite levels revealed four distinct cl

Updated on:January 18,2024

Science moves closer to diet that improves metabolic health without sharp cuts in calories

by Pennington Biomedical Research CenterMethionine restriction with oxidized casein is equally effective as elemental diet. Credit: Pennington Biomedical Research CenterA diet that improves the biomar

Updated on: February 05,2024

Science moves closer to diet that improves metabolic health without sharp cuts in calories

by Pennington Biomedical Research CenterMethionine restriction with oxidized casein is equally effective as elemental diet. Credit: Pennington Biomedical Research CenterA diet that improves the biomar

Updated on:February 05,2024