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,

Updated on: January 31,2024

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,

Updated on:January 31,2024

Women face greater risk of obesity in low- and middle-income countries, new analysis finds

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen in low- and middle-income countries, especially in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, may be 10 times more likely to have obesity or he

Updated on: January 17,2024

Women face greater risk of obesity in low- and middle-income countries, new analysis finds

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen in low- and middle-income countries, especially in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, may be 10 times more likely to have obesity or he

Updated on:January 17,2024

Chitin from crustaceans, insects, mushrooms engages the immune system during digestion

byWashington University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWho can forget the stomach-churning moments when "Survivor" contestants forced down crunchy insects, among o

Updated on: January 17,2024

Chitin from crustaceans, insects, mushrooms engages the immune system during digestion

byWashington University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWho can forget the stomach-churning moments when "Survivor" contestants forced down crunchy insects, among o

Updated on:January 17,2024

Legit Ozempic sales soar while counterfeits put patients in danger

by Ernie MundellTwo new studies show how eager Americans are to obtain either safe, legitimate versions of Ozempic or counterfeit and potentially dangerous forms of the diabetes/weight-loss drug.One s

Updated on: August 26,2024

Legit Ozempic sales soar while counterfeits put patients in danger

by Ernie MundellTwo new studies show how eager Americans are to obtain either safe, legitimate versions of Ozempic or counterfeit and potentially dangerous forms of the diabetes/weight-loss drug.One s

Updated on:August 26,2024

Building a better bioartificial pancreas

by Brigham and Women's HospitalA convection-enhanced encapsulation device as pictured enhances nutrient transport leading to improved survival and improved glucose responsive insulin secretio

Updated on: February 03,2024

Building a better bioartificial pancreas

by Brigham and Women's HospitalA convection-enhanced encapsulation device as pictured enhances nutrient transport leading to improved survival and improved glucose responsive insulin secretio

Updated on:February 03,2024

Scientists dive deep into the different effects of morning and evening exercise

by Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresAtlas of exercise metabolism. Credit: Shogo SatoIt is well established that exercise improves health, and recent research has shown that exercis

Updated on: February 05,2024

Scientists dive deep into the different effects of morning and evening exercise

by Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresAtlas of exercise metabolism. Credit: Shogo SatoIt is well established that exercise improves health, and recent research has shown that exercis

Updated on:February 05,2024

Research challenges current thinking on the genetic causes of very early menopause

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe genetic causes of very early menopause will have to be reconsidered after researchers found that nearly all women who carried variatio

Updated on: January 22,2024

Research challenges current thinking on the genetic causes of very early menopause

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe genetic causes of very early menopause will have to be reconsidered after researchers found that nearly all women who carried variatio

Updated on:January 22,2024

Systematic study of free fatty acids reveals new roles in metabolic diseases

by Stephanie McPherson,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardHuman pancreatic beta cells show increased membrane rigidity (indicated in red) when exposed to erucic acid, a toxic monounsaturated fatt

Updated on: January 31,2024

Systematic study of free fatty acids reveals new roles in metabolic diseases

by Stephanie McPherson,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardHuman pancreatic beta cells show increased membrane rigidity (indicated in red) when exposed to erucic acid, a toxic monounsaturated fatt

Updated on:January 31,2024

Gene helps dietary fat find its way in the body

by Lauren Cahoon Roberts,Cornell UniversityIntestinal villi of the mouse.Research from the Kurpios lab reveals the complex signaling that directs formation of intestinal lacteals, the lymp

Updated on: February 05,2024

Gene helps dietary fat find its way in the body

by Lauren Cahoon Roberts,Cornell UniversityIntestinal villi of the mouse.Research from the Kurpios lab reveals the complex signaling that directs formation of intestinal lacteals, the lymp

Updated on:February 05,2024

Hormonal treatment in pregnancy won't lower odds for preterm birth

by Dennis ThompsonA hormone therapy commonly used to prevent preterm births probably isn't effective, a new study reports.Doctors have been prescribingvaginal progesteronetreatments to

Updated on: February 21,2024

Hormonal treatment in pregnancy won't lower odds for preterm birth

by Dennis ThompsonA hormone therapy commonly used to prevent preterm births probably isn't effective, a new study reports.Doctors have been prescribingvaginal progesteronetreatments to

Updated on:February 21,2024

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

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

Secretin hormone induces satiation by activating brown fat

by University of TurkuPositron emission tomography images showing glucose tracer uptake after placebo and secretin infusions. Arrows show the location of brown adipose tissue. Credit: University

Updated on: February 03,2024

Secretin hormone induces satiation by activating brown fat

by University of TurkuPositron emission tomography images showing glucose tracer uptake after placebo and secretin infusions. Arrows show the location of brown adipose tissue. Credit: University

Updated on:February 03,2024