Rare leptin variants found in two children, leading to hyperphagia and obesity

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressDiagram representing the production of the leptin hormone in the human body. It shows the affected organ and explains how leptin affects the human body. Credit:Andrm

Updated on: January 22,2024

Rare leptin variants found in two children, leading to hyperphagia and obesity

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressDiagram representing the production of the leptin hormone in the human body. It shows the affected organ and explains how leptin affects the human body. Credit:Andrm

Updated on:January 22,2024

Vascularity, elastography in suspicious TIRADS scores differentiate malignant thyroid nodules

by American Roentgen Ray SocietyA. Elastography shows mostly blue pattern; B. Doppler sonography shows no flow pattern. Credit: ARRSA scientific online poster presented findings that assessing th

Updated on: February 05,2024

Vascularity, elastography in suspicious TIRADS scores differentiate malignant thyroid nodules

by American Roentgen Ray SocietyA. Elastography shows mostly blue pattern; B. Doppler sonography shows no flow pattern. Credit: ARRSA scientific online poster presented findings that assessing th

Updated on:February 05,2024

Researchers ID potential cause behind the blood vessel dysfunction in obesity

by American Physiological SocietyGraphical abstract. Credit:Function(2024). DOI: 10.1093/function/zqae029Obesity is a metabolic disorder tied to endothelial dysfunction and increased

Updated on: June 15,2024

Researchers ID potential cause behind the blood vessel dysfunction in obesity

by American Physiological SocietyGraphical abstract. Credit:Function(2024). DOI: 10.1093/function/zqae029Obesity is a metabolic disorder tied to endothelial dysfunction and increased

Updated on:June 15,2024

Fast food may be toxic to your liver

by Cara MurezDo your liver a favor and steer clear of fast food, new research urges.People with obesity or diabetes who consumed 20% or more of their daily calories from fast food had severely elevate

Updated on: February 05,2024

Fast food may be toxic to your liver

by Cara MurezDo your liver a favor and steer clear of fast food, new research urges.People with obesity or diabetes who consumed 20% or more of their daily calories from fast food had severely elevate

Updated on:February 05,2024

Hormones linked with sleep apnea, snoring in postmenopausal women

by Public Library of ScienceA woman sleeping in bed. Credit: Ketut Subiyanto, Pexels, CC0 (creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)Middle-aged women with low levels of estrogen and progesteron

Updated on: February 03,2024

Hormones linked with sleep apnea, snoring in postmenopausal women

by Public Library of ScienceA woman sleeping in bed. Credit: Ketut Subiyanto, Pexels, CC0 (creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)Middle-aged women with low levels of estrogen and progesteron

Updated on:February 03,2024

Pilot study finds metabolic alterations related to sexual and physical abuse

by University of Eastern FinlandSchematic illustration of metabolites correlating positively (+) or negatively (-) with the Trauma and Distress Scale (TADS) Sexual and Physical Abuse scores, and

Updated on: January 28,2024

Pilot study finds metabolic alterations related to sexual and physical abuse

by University of Eastern FinlandSchematic illustration of metabolites correlating positively (+) or negatively (-) with the Trauma and Distress Scale (TADS) Sexual and Physical Abuse scores, and

Updated on:January 28,2024

In resistance training, focusing on load or number of repetitions leads to same muscle growth

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPScore plot of the Principal Component Analysis (PCA) including all samples. HL = high-load resistance training; LL = low-load resistance training; Pre = pre-train

Updated on: February 21,2024

In resistance training, focusing on load or number of repetitions leads to same muscle growth

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPScore plot of the Principal Component Analysis (PCA) including all samples. HL = high-load resistance training; LL = low-load resistance training; Pre = pre-train

Updated on:February 21,2024

Nucleic acid drug iSN40 shows promise for osteoporosis treatment

byShinshu UniversityIn a new study, researchers from Japan reveal that iSN40 suppresses osteoclast differentiation and bone matrix resorption, offering a potential therapeutic approach for osteo

Updated on: January 18,2025

Nucleic acid drug iSN40 shows promise for osteoporosis treatment

byShinshu UniversityIn a new study, researchers from Japan reveal that iSN40 suppresses osteoclast differentiation and bone matrix resorption, offering a potential therapeutic approach for osteo

Updated on:January 18,2025

Study finds 'healthy' obese people more likely to develop heart failure than those of normal weight

by DiabetologiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdults who are obese but appear healthy (without common metabolic abnormalities such as high blood pressure, abnormal blood fats, or diabetes) are

Updated on: February 21,2024

Study finds 'healthy' obese people more likely to develop heart failure than those of normal weight

by DiabetologiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdults who are obese but appear healthy (without common metabolic abnormalities such as high blood pressure, abnormal blood fats, or diabetes) are

Updated on:February 21,2024

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

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

Eli Lilly starts website to connect patients with new obesity treatment, Zepbound, other drugs

by Tom MurphyA sign for Eli Lilly & Co. stands outside their corporate headquarters in Indianapolis on April 26, 2017. Eli Lilly has launched a unique website to connect U.S. patients seeking obes

Updated on: March 13,2024

Eli Lilly starts website to connect patients with new obesity treatment, Zepbound, other drugs

by Tom MurphyA sign for Eli Lilly & Co. stands outside their corporate headquarters in Indianapolis on April 26, 2017. Eli Lilly has launched a unique website to connect U.S. patients seeking obes

Updated on:March 13,2024

Study investigates type 2 diabetes remission diet impacts on metabolic health

byUniversity of BristolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople with type 2 diabetes who took part in a diet-assisted weight loss trial showed differences across a wide range of potential biomar

Updated on: January 17,2024

Study investigates type 2 diabetes remission diet impacts on metabolic health

byUniversity of BristolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople with type 2 diabetes who took part in a diet-assisted weight loss trial showed differences across a wide range of potential biomar

Updated on:January 17,2024