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

Study finds targeting mitochondria shows promise in treating obesity

by University of California, IrvineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of University of California, Irvine, scientists have discovered a novel pharmacological approach to attenuate the mitochondrial

Updated on: February 19,2024

Study finds targeting mitochondria shows promise in treating obesity

by University of California, IrvineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of University of California, Irvine, scientists have discovered a novel pharmacological approach to attenuate the mitochondrial

Updated on:February 19,2024

Analogy-based education improves glycemic control in diabetic patients with hyperglycemia

by Homa Shalchi,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDiabetic patients receive standard-of-care treatment when they receive their diagnosis. This includes visiting their p

Updated on: February 03,2024

Analogy-based education improves glycemic control in diabetic patients with hyperglycemia

by Homa Shalchi,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDiabetic patients receive standard-of-care treatment when they receive their diagnosis. This includes visiting their p

Updated on:February 03,2024

Study suggests light physical activity as a child is key to reducing risk of type 2 diabetes

by Tom Seymour,University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIncreased sedentary time from childhood is associated with a significant increase in blood insulin concentration and therefore

Updated on: April 27,2024

Study suggests light physical activity as a child is key to reducing risk of type 2 diabetes

by Tom Seymour,University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIncreased sedentary time from childhood is associated with a significant increase in blood insulin concentration and therefore

Updated on:April 27,2024

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

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

Call for action over unreliable private online hormone tests

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large private laboratory is still processing finger prick tests for estrogen levels, which are sold by private retailers online, desp

Updated on: January 17,2024

Call for action over unreliable private online hormone tests

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large private laboratory is still processing finger prick tests for estrogen levels, which are sold by private retailers online, desp

Updated on:January 17,2024

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

Investigating the role of DNA damage in cardiac hypertrophy

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityRepresentative immunofluorescence images of H9c2 cardiomyoblast cells treated with control or Snrk siRNA and stained with Phalloidin-iFluor 488 to assess

Updated on: January 20,2024

Investigating the role of DNA damage in cardiac hypertrophy

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityRepresentative immunofluorescence images of H9c2 cardiomyoblast cells treated with control or Snrk siRNA and stained with Phalloidin-iFluor 488 to assess

Updated on:January 20,2024

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

Study: Mice that eat less of an obesity-associated amino acid live longer, healthier

by Chris Barncard,University of Wisconsin-MadisonCredit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.10.005There's a popular saying in some circles that "a calorie is a c

Updated on: January 09,2024

Study: Mice that eat less of an obesity-associated amino acid live longer, healthier

by Chris Barncard,University of Wisconsin-MadisonCredit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.10.005There's a popular saying in some circles that "a calorie is a c

Updated on:January 09,2024

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