New link found between diabetes and steatotic liver disease

byUniversity of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCanadian scientists have found a new link between two major metabolic diseases: diabetes and steatotic liver disease, commonly known as f

Updated on: January 17,2024 14

New link found between diabetes and steatotic liver disease

byUniversity of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCanadian scientists have found a new link between two major metabolic diseases: diabetes and steatotic liver disease, commonly known as f

Updated on:January 17,2024 14

Fastest growth in childhood overweight/obesity in England among children 11 to 15 years old, finds study

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe fastest and highest growth in the prevalence of childhood obesity in England has been among 11–15-year-olds, rising from 30% in 1995 to 38%

Updated on: March 13,2024 17

Fastest growth in childhood overweight/obesity in England among children 11 to 15 years old, finds study

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe fastest and highest growth in the prevalence of childhood obesity in England has been among 11–15-year-olds, rising from 30% in 1995 to 38%

Updated on:March 13,2024 17

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

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

Updated on: February 03,2024 13

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

Updated on:February 03,2024 13

Overeating at Christmas can cause weight gain—but that doesn't necessarily mean it's permanent

by Duane Mellor,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe holidays are a time of indulgence, with most celebrations centered on having festive food and drinks. It's no wonder then

Updated on: January 20,2024 12

Overeating at Christmas can cause weight gain—but that doesn't necessarily mean it's permanent

by Duane Mellor,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe holidays are a time of indulgence, with most celebrations centered on having festive food and drinks. It's no wonder then

Updated on:January 20,2024 12

Consumer Health: What do you know about pancreatitis?

by Laurel KellyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a long, flat gland that lies horizontally behind your stomach. The pancreas produces enzymes for digestion and hor

Updated on: January 28,2024 23

Consumer Health: What do you know about pancreatitis?

by Laurel KellyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a long, flat gland that lies horizontally behind your stomach. The pancreas produces enzymes for digestion and hor

Updated on:January 28,2024 23

Many autoimmune disease patients struggle with diagnosis, costs, inattentive care

by Andy Miller, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAfter years of debilitating bouts of fatigue, Beth VanOrden finally thought she had an answer to her problems in 2016 when she was diagn

Updated on: January 09,2024 16

Many autoimmune disease patients struggle with diagnosis, costs, inattentive care

by Andy Miller, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAfter years of debilitating bouts of fatigue, Beth VanOrden finally thought she had an answer to her problems in 2016 when she was diagn

Updated on:January 09,2024 16

Exercise-mimicking drug sheds weight, boosts muscle activity in mice

byUniversity of FloridaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA brand-new kind of drug, tested in mice, shows promising new results that could lead to the development of a new weight-loss drug that m

Updated on: January 17,2024 20

Exercise-mimicking drug sheds weight, boosts muscle activity in mice

byUniversity of FloridaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA brand-new kind of drug, tested in mice, shows promising new results that could lead to the development of a new weight-loss drug that m

Updated on:January 17,2024 20

Peptide with anti-obesity action successfully tested in animal trial

by Thais Szegö,FAPESPChemical structure of Pep19. Credit: Researchers' archiveA study conducted at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil shows that the synthetic molecule Pep19 acts on

Updated on: February 03,2024 19

Peptide with anti-obesity action successfully tested in animal trial

by Thais Szegö,FAPESPChemical structure of Pep19. Credit: Researchers' archiveA study conducted at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil shows that the synthetic molecule Pep19 acts on

Updated on:February 03,2024 19

SMNDC1 loss induces alpha cells to produce insulin

by Austrian Academy of SciencesImmunofluorescence images of alpha cells highlighting induction of insulin protein upon loss of SMNDC1. Credit: Tamara Casteels,CellReport 2022.Beta cells in

Updated on: January 28,2024 12

SMNDC1 loss induces alpha cells to produce insulin

by Austrian Academy of SciencesImmunofluorescence images of alpha cells highlighting induction of insulin protein upon loss of SMNDC1. Credit: Tamara Casteels,CellReport 2022.Beta cells in

Updated on:January 28,2024 12

Breastfeeding protects against type 1 diabetes but cow's milk raises risk, research suggests

by DiabetologiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), held online this year, shows that breastfeeding

Updated on: February 21,2024 16

Breastfeeding protects against type 1 diabetes but cow's milk raises risk, research suggests

by DiabetologiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), held online this year, shows that breastfeeding

Updated on:February 21,2024 16

Scientists gain ground on rare congenital neurological disorder

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTwo recent discoveries co-led by scientists at Cedars-Sinai may help lead to new ways to treat patients withAllan-Herndon-Dud

Updated on: February 05,2024 12

Scientists gain ground on rare congenital neurological disorder

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTwo recent discoveries co-led by scientists at Cedars-Sinai may help lead to new ways to treat patients withAllan-Herndon-Dud

Updated on:February 05,2024 12