Metabolism changes with age, just not when you might think

by Duke University School of NursingCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost of us remember a time when we could eat anything we wanted and not gain weight. But a new study suggests your metabolism—the rate

Updated on: February 21,2024 7

Metabolism changes with age, just not when you might think

by Duke University School of NursingCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost of us remember a time when we could eat anything we wanted and not gain weight. But a new study suggests your metabolism—the rate

Updated on:February 21,2024 7

Discovering a mysterious estrogen's important role in pregnancy

by Isabella Backman,Yale UniversityFetal E3exposure improves reproduction in female offspring. Eight-week-old pregnant female CD-1 mice were treated with vehicle DMSO (CT) or E3(E3).

Updated on: January 31,2024 16

Discovering a mysterious estrogen's important role in pregnancy

by Isabella Backman,Yale UniversityFetal E3exposure improves reproduction in female offspring. Eight-week-old pregnant female CD-1 mice were treated with vehicle DMSO (CT) or E3(E3).

Updated on:January 31,2024 16

Understanding how exercise induces systemic metabolic benefits

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.01.011Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered a mechanism b

Updated on: February 05,2024 17

Understanding how exercise induces systemic metabolic benefits

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.01.011Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered a mechanism b

Updated on:February 05,2024 17

Body's ability to prevent cell damage hampered by excess carbs

by Haley Bridger,Harvard UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA high body mass index (BMI) is closely correlated with insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes. For decades, nutrition guidel

Updated on: February 19,2024 17

Body's ability to prevent cell damage hampered by excess carbs

by Haley Bridger,Harvard UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA high body mass index (BMI) is closely correlated with insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes. For decades, nutrition guidel

Updated on:February 19,2024 17

Examining how hormonal birth control may affect the adolescent brain

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainReproductive health experts consider hormonal contraceptives good choices for adolescents because they're safe an

Updated on: February 21,2024 15

Examining how hormonal birth control may affect the adolescent brain

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainReproductive health experts consider hormonal contraceptives good choices for adolescents because they're safe an

Updated on:February 21,2024 15

Sugary drinks, fruit juices linked to higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes among boys

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: American Heart AssociationA small, long-term study of almost 500 children in Massachusetts has found that regularly drinking sugary drinks and 100% fruit juic

Updated on: March 27,2024 0

Sugary drinks, fruit juices linked to higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes among boys

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: American Heart AssociationA small, long-term study of almost 500 children in Massachusetts has found that regularly drinking sugary drinks and 100% fruit juic

Updated on:March 27,2024 0

Origins of diabetes may be different in men and women, according to new research

by Concordia UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOver the past four decades, global cases of Type 2 diabetes mellitus have skyrocketed. According to theWorld Health Organization, the

Updated on: January 31,2024 12

Origins of diabetes may be different in men and women, according to new research

by Concordia UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOver the past four decades, global cases of Type 2 diabetes mellitus have skyrocketed. According to theWorld Health Organization, the

Updated on:January 31,2024 12

Study finds vitamin B12 is a key player in cellular reprogramming and tissue regeneration

by Nahia Barberia,Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)On the right, cells in the pancreas undergoing reprogramming; on the left, regular pancreas tissue. Credit: IRB BarcelonaVi

Updated on: January 09,2024 14

Study finds vitamin B12 is a key player in cellular reprogramming and tissue regeneration

by Nahia Barberia,Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)On the right, cells in the pancreas undergoing reprogramming; on the left, regular pancreas tissue. Credit: IRB BarcelonaVi

Updated on:January 09,2024 14

The pros and cons of hormone therapy for aging transgender women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn estimated 71% of transgender women use or intend to use gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT). Although sample sizes are compa

Updated on: February 21,2024 17

The pros and cons of hormone therapy for aging transgender women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn estimated 71% of transgender women use or intend to use gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT). Although sample sizes are compa

Updated on:February 21,2024 17

Unraveling the link between obesity, diabetes and endotrophin

Unraveling the link between obesity, diabetes and endotrophinby JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologyEndotrophin-mediated interaction between SEC13+ COPII and ATG7 cont

Updated on: January 24,2024 24

Unraveling the link between obesity, diabetes and endotrophin

Unraveling the link between obesity, diabetes and endotrophinby JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologyEndotrophin-mediated interaction between SEC13+ COPII and ATG7 cont

Updated on:January 24,2024 24

Exposure to dioxins can worsen thyroid function

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainExposure to dioxins can negatively impact thyroid function, according to a study presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society&#3

Updated on: January 22,2024 21

Exposure to dioxins can worsen thyroid function

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainExposure to dioxins can negatively impact thyroid function, according to a study presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society&#3

Updated on:January 22,2024 21

Dexamethasone effectively reduces COVID-19 deaths but potential diabetic-like complications should be monitored

by Society for EndocrinologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUse of the steroid, dexamethasone, has been confirmed as a reliable and effective treatment for COVID-19, even in patients with diabetes, a

Updated on: January 31,2024 18

Dexamethasone effectively reduces COVID-19 deaths but potential diabetic-like complications should be monitored

by Society for EndocrinologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUse of the steroid, dexamethasone, has been confirmed as a reliable and effective treatment for COVID-19, even in patients with diabetes, a

Updated on:January 31,2024 18