Metformin cuts insulin resistance and chances of kidney disease in young, obese rats

byAmerican Physiological SocietyAbstract. Credit:American Journal of Physiology-Renal Physiology(2023). DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00078.2023Improving insulin resistance with metformin, a

Updated on: January 18,2024

Metformin cuts insulin resistance and chances of kidney disease in young, obese rats

byAmerican Physiological SocietyAbstract. Credit:American Journal of Physiology-Renal Physiology(2023). DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00078.2023Improving insulin resistance with metformin, a

Updated on:January 18,2024

Investigating why we lose fat and muscle during infection

Investigating why we lose fat and muscle during infectionbySalk InstituteParasitic Trypanosoma brucei worms (dark blue) among mouse blood cells (light blue and white). Credit: Salk InstituteAlth

Updated on: January 24,2024

Investigating why we lose fat and muscle during infection

Investigating why we lose fat and muscle during infectionbySalk InstituteParasitic Trypanosoma brucei worms (dark blue) among mouse blood cells (light blue and white). Credit: Salk InstituteAlth

Updated on:January 24,2024

New research on vitamin D and respiratory infections important for risk groups

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainStudies have shown that supplementary vitamin D seems to provide a certain degree of protection against respiratory infections. A new study involv

Updated on: February 03,2024

New research on vitamin D and respiratory infections important for risk groups

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainStudies have shown that supplementary vitamin D seems to provide a certain degree of protection against respiratory infections. A new study involv

Updated on:February 03,2024

Study provides an atlas of detailed glucose uptake profiles across the human body

by Higher Education PressGlucose uptake activity in organs and parts throughout the human body in healthy weight subjects. Credit: Weizhao Lu et al.Positron emission tomography (PET) is a powerful too

Updated on: February 03,2024

Study provides an atlas of detailed glucose uptake profiles across the human body

by Higher Education PressGlucose uptake activity in organs and parts throughout the human body in healthy weight subjects. Credit: Weizhao Lu et al.Positron emission tomography (PET) is a powerful too

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

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

Heavier people are not getting enough vitamin C, says study

byUniversity of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international study involving the University of Otago, Christchurch, has found that inadequate vitamin C status is significantly linked to increa

Updated on: July 19,2024

Heavier people are not getting enough vitamin C, says study

byUniversity of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international study involving the University of Otago, Christchurch, has found that inadequate vitamin C status is significantly linked to increa

Updated on:July 19,2024

Study finds less obesity in 3- and 4-year-olds after the pandemic

bySwedish Research CouncilCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe prevalence of overweight and obesity in the group of three- and four-year-olds in Sweden has decreased after the pandemic. The incr

Updated on: March 27,2024

Study finds less obesity in 3- and 4-year-olds after the pandemic

bySwedish Research CouncilCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe prevalence of overweight and obesity in the group of three- and four-year-olds in Sweden has decreased after the pandemic. The incr

Updated on:March 27,2024

Scientists discover a new understanding of how an old hormone works, paving way for better therapies

byMonash UniversityCredit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-52703-wMonash University researchers have discovered how the hormone peptide glucagon could better trea

Updated on: October 22,2024

Scientists discover a new understanding of how an old hormone works, paving way for better therapies

byMonash UniversityCredit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-52703-wMonash University researchers have discovered how the hormone peptide glucagon could better trea

Updated on:October 22,2024

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

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

Afternoon or evening physical activity is linked to reduced insulin resistance, better control of blood sugar

by DiabetologiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published inDiabetologiafinds that afternoon or evening physical activity is associated with reduced insulin resistance (and thus b

Updated on: February 21,2024

Afternoon or evening physical activity is linked to reduced insulin resistance, better control of blood sugar

by DiabetologiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published inDiabetologiafinds that afternoon or evening physical activity is associated with reduced insulin resistance (and thus b

Updated on:February 21,2024

Anxiodepressive disorders: Much more than a matter of weight

by University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM)Credit: CC0 Public DomainObese people run a higher-than-average risk of depression or anxiety, the result of a combination of factors: poor d

Updated on: February 05,2024

Anxiodepressive disorders: Much more than a matter of weight

by University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM)Credit: CC0 Public DomainObese people run a higher-than-average risk of depression or anxiety, the result of a combination of factors: poor d

Updated on:February 05,2024

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