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

Nucleic acid drug iSN40 shows promise for osteoporosis treatment

byShinshu UniversityIn a new study, researchers from Japan reveal that iSN40 suppresses osteoclast differentiation and bone matrix resorption, offering a potential therapeutic approach for osteo

Updated on: January 18,2025

Nucleic acid drug iSN40 shows promise for osteoporosis treatment

byShinshu UniversityIn a new study, researchers from Japan reveal that iSN40 suppresses osteoclast differentiation and bone matrix resorption, offering a potential therapeutic approach for osteo

Updated on:January 18,2025

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

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

Study: Eating more than 45% of calorie intake after 5 p.m. alters glucose levels, with serious consequences for health

by Teresa Bau and Sònia Armengou,Open University of CataloniaCredit:Nutrition & Diabetes(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41387-024-00347-6Although people have always said that having a ligh

Updated on: November 21,2024

Study: Eating more than 45% of calorie intake after 5 p.m. alters glucose levels, with serious consequences for health

by Teresa Bau and Sònia Armengou,Open University of CataloniaCredit:Nutrition & Diabetes(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41387-024-00347-6Although people have always said that having a ligh

Updated on:November 21,2024

Men with sex addiction may have elevated levels of the 'love hormone'

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMen with hypersexual disorder may have higher levels of oxytocin in their blood than men without the disorder, according to a small study publishe

Updated on: February 05,2024

Men with sex addiction may have elevated levels of the 'love hormone'

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMen with hypersexual disorder may have higher levels of oxytocin in their blood than men without the disorder, according to a small study publishe

Updated on:February 05,2024

Shifting focus: Investigators describe changes to pancreatic β cells at onset of type 1 diabetes

by Joslin Diabetes CenterIn vivo AAV8-mediated overexpression of Mettl3 in NOD mouse β-cells delays T1D progression. Credit:Nature Cell Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41556-024-01368-0A

Updated on: March 14,2024

Shifting focus: Investigators describe changes to pancreatic β cells at onset of type 1 diabetes

by Joslin Diabetes CenterIn vivo AAV8-mediated overexpression of Mettl3 in NOD mouse β-cells delays T1D progression. Credit:Nature Cell Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41556-024-01368-0A

Updated on:March 14,2024

Higher blood fats more harmful than first thought

by University of LeedsMicroscopy image showing human muscle cells with nuclei in blue, and stress caused by the ceramide stress signals shown in red. Credit: Lee RobertsIncreased levels of blood

Updated on: January 31,2024

Higher blood fats more harmful than first thought

by University of LeedsMicroscopy image showing human muscle cells with nuclei in blue, and stress caused by the ceramide stress signals shown in red. Credit: Lee RobertsIncreased levels of blood

Updated on:January 31,2024

ER-positive breast cancer presents differing metabolic signatures in African American, white women: Study

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign(A) Boxplot of the relative concentration of 10 differential metabolites in AA individuals divided by cancer cases and healthy contro

Updated on: January 19,2024

ER-positive breast cancer presents differing metabolic signatures in African American, white women: Study

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign(A) Boxplot of the relative concentration of 10 differential metabolites in AA individuals divided by cancer cases and healthy contro

Updated on:January 19,2024

How a gut microbe can exacerbate obesity

by RIKENGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.013RIKEN researchers have discovered how a species of gut microbe exacerbates obesity in mice fed

Updated on: January 28,2024

How a gut microbe can exacerbate obesity

by RIKENGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.013RIKEN researchers have discovered how a species of gut microbe exacerbates obesity in mice fed

Updated on:January 28,2024

Study reveals the role of ERRγ in the regulation of FGF23 gene expression following acute liver injury

by TranSpreadCCl4-induced acute liver injury increases FGF23 gene expression and secretion in mouse liver through ERRγ. (A, B) Quantitative PCR analysis of total RNA obtained from the livers of mice i

Updated on: January 18,2024

Study reveals the role of ERRγ in the regulation of FGF23 gene expression following acute liver injury

by TranSpreadCCl4-induced acute liver injury increases FGF23 gene expression and secretion in mouse liver through ERRγ. (A, B) Quantitative PCR analysis of total RNA obtained from the livers of mice i

Updated on:January 18,2024

Obesity, but not poor diet and inactivity, linked to higher risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA large study that followed more than one million women for nearly two decades has found that obesity in midlife is linked to a greater ri

Updated on: June 01,2024

Obesity, but not poor diet and inactivity, linked to higher risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA large study that followed more than one million women for nearly two decades has found that obesity in midlife is linked to a greater ri

Updated on:June 01,2024

Does microdosing Ozempic work? What experts are saying about the diabetes drug also used for weight loss

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Markus Winkler from PexelsThe high price and side effects of Ozempic, the blockbuster diabetes drug also used off label for weight los

Updated on: November 07,2024

Does microdosing Ozempic work? What experts are saying about the diabetes drug also used for weight loss

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Markus Winkler from PexelsThe high price and side effects of Ozempic, the blockbuster diabetes drug also used off label for weight los

Updated on:November 07,2024