Innovative islet transplant method reduces surgical complications for type 1 diabetes

by JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologySchematic and physical properties of bioprinted islet macroencapsulation system. Credit:Advanced Materials(2024). DO

Updated on: November 21,2024

Innovative islet transplant method reduces surgical complications for type 1 diabetes

by JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologySchematic and physical properties of bioprinted islet macroencapsulation system. Credit:Advanced Materials(2024). DO

Updated on:November 21,2024

Study reveals neuroendocrine tumor mortality patterns to inform treatment decisions

by National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)Credit: CC0 Public DomainAmong all patients with neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), the risk of dying of cancer was higher than that of dying of other cause

Updated on: February 19,2024

Study reveals neuroendocrine tumor mortality patterns to inform treatment decisions

by National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)Credit: CC0 Public DomainAmong all patients with neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), the risk of dying of cancer was higher than that of dying of other cause

Updated on:February 19,2024

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

Excess thyroid hormone levels associated with higher risk of cognitive disorders among older adults

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThyrotoxicosis—excess thyroid hormone levels in the body—has been linked to an increased risk of cognitive disorders

Updated on: January 09,2024

Excess thyroid hormone levels associated with higher risk of cognitive disorders among older adults

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThyrotoxicosis—excess thyroid hormone levels in the body—has been linked to an increased risk of cognitive disorders

Updated on:January 09,2024

PFAS remain a concern for hormone health, scientists conclude

by European Society of EndocrinologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAt this critical junction for EU chemicals legislation, the independent scientific voice took center stage at the5th Annual F

Updated on: January 17,2024

PFAS remain a concern for hormone health, scientists conclude

by European Society of EndocrinologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAt this critical junction for EU chemicals legislation, the independent scientific voice took center stage at the5th Annual F

Updated on:January 17,2024

Bariatric surgery more effective than medical and lifestyle interventions for diabetes control and remission: Study

by University of PittsburghCredit: Cleveland ClinicBariatric surgery is more effective than medical and lifestyle modifications for achieving long-term type 2 diabetes control and remission, acco

Updated on: March 05,2024

Bariatric surgery more effective than medical and lifestyle interventions for diabetes control and remission: Study

by University of PittsburghCredit: Cleveland ClinicBariatric surgery is more effective than medical and lifestyle modifications for achieving long-term type 2 diabetes control and remission, acco

Updated on:March 05,2024

Mice study suggests metabolic diseases may be driven by gut microbiome, loss of ovarian hormones

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAnimal characteristics of conventionally raised C57BL/6J mice that underwent either ovariectomy (OVX) or sham (SHM) surgery and fed e

Updated on: March 06,2024

Mice study suggests metabolic diseases may be driven by gut microbiome, loss of ovarian hormones

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAnimal characteristics of conventionally raised C57BL/6J mice that underwent either ovariectomy (OVX) or sham (SHM) surgery and fed e

Updated on:March 06,2024

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

How glycogen is linked to heat generation in fat cells

by University of California - San DiegoArtistic rendering of a brown fat cell with nucleus in pink, mitochondria in purple and yellow lipid droplets scattered throughout. Credit: Scientific Anima

Updated on: February 19,2024

How glycogen is linked to heat generation in fat cells

by University of California - San DiegoArtistic rendering of a brown fat cell with nucleus in pink, mitochondria in purple and yellow lipid droplets scattered throughout. Credit: Scientific Anima

Updated on:February 19,2024

Treatment for insomnia in women with hot flashes found to be safe, efficacious

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHot flashes and night sweats are a common cause of insomnia among peri- and postmenopausal women. Hot flashes, night sweats an

Updated on: February 21,2024

Treatment for insomnia in women with hot flashes found to be safe, efficacious

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHot flashes and night sweats are a common cause of insomnia among peri- and postmenopausal women. Hot flashes, night sweats an

Updated on:February 21,2024

Uridine makes you hungry: Research identifies potential target for therapeutics against eating disorders

by Maren Berghoff, Max-Planck-Institut für StoffwechselforschungGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2022.100897Uridine is not only a central buildin

Updated on: February 21,2024

Uridine makes you hungry: Research identifies potential target for therapeutics against eating disorders

by Maren Berghoff, Max-Planck-Institut für StoffwechselforschungGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2022.100897Uridine is not only a central buildin

Updated on:February 21,2024

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