Nationwide study redefines how food environment impacts cardiometabolic diseases

by Elaina Hancock,University of ConnecticutGPS-based food retailer visits in the US. The map shows the percentage of visits to food retailers in 2018–2019 within a ½ mile boundary of the residen

Updated on: January 09,2024

Nationwide study redefines how food environment impacts cardiometabolic diseases

by Elaina Hancock,University of ConnecticutGPS-based food retailer visits in the US. The map shows the percentage of visits to food retailers in 2018–2019 within a ½ mile boundary of the residen

Updated on:January 09,2024

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

What makes mice fat, but not rats? Suppressing NMU, study finds

by Okayama UniversityAccording to a new study conducted by Okayama University researchers, the species-specific expression pattern of the NMU gene was responsible for different functions in rats

Updated on: February 21,2024

What makes mice fat, but not rats? Suppressing NMU, study finds

by Okayama UniversityAccording to a new study conducted by Okayama University researchers, the species-specific expression pattern of the NMU gene was responsible for different functions in rats

Updated on:February 21,2024

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

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

Physical activity protects against type 2 diabetes by modifying metabolism

by University of Eastern FinlandFigure 1. The association of physical activity (PA) changes with glucose and insulin concentrations, insulin sensitivity, and insulin secretion in 5867 participant

Updated on: February 21,2024

Physical activity protects against type 2 diabetes by modifying metabolism

by University of Eastern FinlandFigure 1. The association of physical activity (PA) changes with glucose and insulin concentrations, insulin sensitivity, and insulin secretion in 5867 participant

Updated on:February 21,2024

Cortisol is essential for a healthy stress response, say researchers

by Theresa Larkin and Susan J Thomas,The ConversationCredit:Kinga Howard/UnsplashHave you been craving certain foods and gaining weight? Maybe you're fatigued and can't concentrate

Updated on: February 21,2024

Cortisol is essential for a healthy stress response, say researchers

by Theresa Larkin and Susan J Thomas,The ConversationCredit:Kinga Howard/UnsplashHave you been craving certain foods and gaining weight? Maybe you're fatigued and can't concentrate

Updated on:February 21,2024

Can exposure to 'young' blood increase lifespan?

by Kathryn Ryan,Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study in which young and old mice were surgically joined such that they shared blood circulation for three months showed that

Updated on: February 05,2024

Can exposure to 'young' blood increase lifespan?

by Kathryn Ryan,Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study in which young and old mice were surgically joined such that they shared blood circulation for three months showed that

Updated on:February 05,2024

Food companies' sponsorship of children's sports encourages children to buy their products, Canadian research suggests

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch to be presented at theEuropean Congress on Obesity(ECO 2024) held in Venice 12–15 May, has found that food

Updated on: March 27,2024

Food companies' sponsorship of children's sports encourages children to buy their products, Canadian research suggests

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch to be presented at theEuropean Congress on Obesity(ECO 2024) held in Venice 12–15 May, has found that food

Updated on:March 27,2024

AI and machine learning can successfully diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome

byNational Institutes of HealthSelection process of the studies. Article selection flow chart for studies related to AI/ML and PCOS according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews

Updated on: January 18,2024

AI and machine learning can successfully diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome

byNational Institutes of HealthSelection process of the studies. Article selection flow chart for studies related to AI/ML and PCOS according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews

Updated on:January 18,2024

Novel insights into how muscles change during endurance training

by Katrin Bühler,University of BaselMuscles adapt to endurance training thus becoming more efficient and resilient. Credit: PixabayThe more we exercise our endurance, the fitter we become—and so

Updated on: January 20,2024

Novel insights into how muscles change during endurance training

by Katrin Bühler,University of BaselMuscles adapt to endurance training thus becoming more efficient and resilient. Credit: PixabayThe more we exercise our endurance, the fitter we become—and so

Updated on:January 20,2024

Light or moderate alcohol consumption does not guard against diabetes, obesity

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have just one or two drinks per day are not protected against endocrine conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, accordi

Updated on: January 22,2024

Light or moderate alcohol consumption does not guard against diabetes, obesity

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have just one or two drinks per day are not protected against endocrine conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, accordi

Updated on:January 22,2024

Traumatic experiences may be associated with lower levels of sex hormones

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTraumatic experiences are associated with a number of adverse mental and physical health outcomes. A new study suggests th

Updated on: January 28,2024

Traumatic experiences may be associated with lower levels of sex hormones

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTraumatic experiences are associated with a number of adverse mental and physical health outcomes. A new study suggests th

Updated on:January 28,2024