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Hormone discovery could predict long-term health of men

Hormone discovery could predict long-term health of men

by University of NottinghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered the vital role of a hormone, which develops in men during puberty, in providing an early prediction of whether they

Hormone discovery could predict long-term health of men

by University of NottinghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered the vital role of a hormone, which develops in men during puberty, in providing an early prediction of whether they
New research offers prospects to measure metabolic rate

New research offers prospects to measure metabolic rate

bySkolkovo Institute of Science and TechnologyDeuterium uptake in different organs of mice for various classes of lipids. Credit: International Journal of Molecular SciencesScientists from Skolt

New research offers prospects to measure metabolic rate

bySkolkovo Institute of Science and TechnologyDeuterium uptake in different organs of mice for various classes of lipids. Credit: International Journal of Molecular SciencesScientists from Skolt
No more BMI, diets or 'bad' foods: Why changing how we teach kids about weight and nutrition is long overdue

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

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
Metabolic changes in fat tissue in obesity associated with adverse health effects

Metabolic changes in fat tissue in obesity associated with adverse health effects

by University of HelsinkiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA twin study recently completed at the University of Helsinki indicates that the machinery responsible for energy handling in fat tissue

Metabolic changes in fat tissue in obesity associated with adverse health effects

by University of HelsinkiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA twin study recently completed at the University of Helsinki indicates that the machinery responsible for energy handling in fat tissue
Stronger regulations needed on common obesity-promoting chemicals

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

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
Investigating the role of DNA damage in cardiac hypertrophy

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

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
Acetylation: A timekeeper of glucocorticoid sensitivity

Acetylation: A timekeeper of glucocorticoid sensitivity

by Sylvia Kreyssel-Minar, Leibniz-Institut für Alternsforschung - Fritz-Lipmann-Institut e.V. (FLI)Credit:iScience(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.108943Cortisol, also commonly known as th

Acetylation: A timekeeper of glucocorticoid sensitivity

by Sylvia Kreyssel-Minar, Leibniz-Institut für Alternsforschung - Fritz-Lipmann-Institut e.V. (FLI)Credit:iScience(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.108943Cortisol, also commonly known as th
Testosterone treatment may provide relief to women going through menopause

Testosterone treatment may provide relief to women going through menopause

by Orlando HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMenopause is something almost every woman goes through, but is rarely discussed. Most simply accept the life-altering symptoms like hot flashes,

Testosterone treatment may provide relief to women going through menopause

by Orlando HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMenopause is something almost every woman goes through, but is rarely discussed. Most simply accept the life-altering symptoms like hot flashes,
Do oral contraceptives affect muscle recovery after exercise? No, say researchers

Do oral contraceptives affect muscle recovery after exercise? No, say researchers

byAarhus UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRecovering quickly from a tough training session or match is crucial for athletes' performance. Therefore, they must be aware of all the

Do oral contraceptives affect muscle recovery after exercise? No, say researchers

byAarhus UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRecovering quickly from a tough training session or match is crucial for athletes' performance. Therefore, they must be aware of all the
Origins of diabetes may be different in men and women, according to new research

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

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
Study shows participation in free school meals program cuts obesity prevalence

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

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
Scientists make new discoveries in the origin and ID of pancreatic endocrine cells

Scientists make new discoveries in the origin and ID of pancreatic endocrine cells

by University of GenevaPedro Herrera's team reports new discoveries in the knowledge of the mechanisms of pancreatic cell formation, as well as in the gene expression profile defining the ide

Scientists make new discoveries in the origin and ID of pancreatic endocrine cells

by University of GenevaPedro Herrera's team reports new discoveries in the knowledge of the mechanisms of pancreatic cell formation, as well as in the gene expression profile defining the ide