Pancreas 'crosstalk' may influence course of type 1 and type 2 diabetes

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt UniversityMethod for quantification of ADM lobules. ADM-positive lobules (outlined in green) were tallied per section. Total pancreatic tissue (orange) was outlined man

Updated on: January 09,2024 12

Pancreas 'crosstalk' may influence course of type 1 and type 2 diabetes

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt UniversityMethod for quantification of ADM lobules. ADM-positive lobules (outlined in green) were tallied per section. Total pancreatic tissue (orange) was outlined man

Updated on:January 09,2024 12

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 0

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 0

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

Stronger regulations needed on common obesity-promoting chemicals

by European Society for Paediatric EndocrinologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEveryday exposure to obesity-promoting chemicals (obesogens) represents a significant risk to public health, and needs stronger

Updated on: February 21,2024 8

Stronger regulations needed on common obesity-promoting chemicals

by European Society for Paediatric EndocrinologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEveryday exposure to obesity-promoting chemicals (obesogens) represents a significant risk to public health, and needs stronger

Updated on:February 21,2024 8

How obesity dismantles our mitochondria: Study reveals key mechanism behind obesity-related metabolic dysfunction

by University of California - San DiegoThese colored streaks are mitochondrial networks within fat cells. Researchers from UC San Diego discovered that a high-fat diet dismantles mitochondria, re

Updated on: March 08,2024 12

How obesity dismantles our mitochondria: Study reveals key mechanism behind obesity-related metabolic dysfunction

by University of California - San DiegoThese colored streaks are mitochondrial networks within fat cells. Researchers from UC San Diego discovered that a high-fat diet dismantles mitochondria, re

Updated on:March 08,2024 12

Study shows participation in free school meals program cuts obesity prevalence

by Elana GotkineParticipation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) universal free school meals program reduces the prevalence of obesity among students, according to astudypublishe

Updated on: March 27,2024 0

Study shows participation in free school meals program cuts obesity prevalence

by Elana GotkineParticipation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) universal free school meals program reduces the prevalence of obesity among students, according to astudypublishe

Updated on:March 27,2024 0

Chip mimicking bovine endometrium used in study of factors that can jeopardize pregnancy

by Karina Ninni,FAPESPThe device was used for the first time to culture two maternal endometrial cell types, revealing the effects of alterations in glucose and insulin levels in the uterine env

Updated on: February 19,2024 7

Chip mimicking bovine endometrium used in study of factors that can jeopardize pregnancy

by Karina Ninni,FAPESPThe device was used for the first time to culture two maternal endometrial cell types, revealing the effects of alterations in glucose and insulin levels in the uterine env

Updated on:February 19,2024 7

Fruit flies could help unlock diets to treat rare disease, study finds

by Silvia Dropulich,Monash UniversityA fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) feeding off a banana. Credit:Sanjay Acharya/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAInternational researchers led by Mona

Updated on: February 19,2024 9

Fruit flies could help unlock diets to treat rare disease, study finds

by Silvia Dropulich,Monash UniversityA fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) feeding off a banana. Credit:Sanjay Acharya/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAInternational researchers led by Mona

Updated on:February 19,2024 9

High fat, low carb: A ketogenic diet could help patients with polycystic kidney disease

by University of CologneCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has shown that ketosis—a state in which the body primarily uses dietary fats as energy sources—may have positive effects on ki

Updated on: January 31,2024 19

High fat, low carb: A ketogenic diet could help patients with polycystic kidney disease

by University of CologneCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has shown that ketosis—a state in which the body primarily uses dietary fats as energy sources—may have positive effects on ki

Updated on:January 31,2024 19

Importance of dietary changes and physical activity to mitigate weight gain during midlife

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUnwanted weight gain is a common problem associated with the menopause transition. Not only does it harm a woman's sel

Updated on: January 17,2024 13

Importance of dietary changes and physical activity to mitigate weight gain during midlife

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUnwanted weight gain is a common problem associated with the menopause transition. Not only does it harm a woman's sel

Updated on:January 17,2024 13

Chemicals in personal care products cause harmful effects in breast cancer cells from Black women

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChemicals called parabens, which are found in widely used hair and personal care products, cause harmful effects in breast cancer cells f

Updated on: February 03,2024 20

Chemicals in personal care products cause harmful effects in breast cancer cells from Black women

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChemicals called parabens, which are found in widely used hair and personal care products, cause harmful effects in breast cancer cells f

Updated on:February 03,2024 20

'Smart speaker' shows potential for better self-management of type 2 diabetes

by Laurie Flynn,Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: Caio from PexelsType 2 diabetes patients have access to an assortment of digital health tools, including mobile apps for iPhones and rem

Updated on: March 05,2024 16

'Smart speaker' shows potential for better self-management of type 2 diabetes

by Laurie Flynn,Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: Caio from PexelsType 2 diabetes patients have access to an assortment of digital health tools, including mobile apps for iPhones and rem

Updated on:March 05,2024 16