Growing number of hypothyroidism patients receiving treatment other than levothyroxine

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe use of thyroid hormones other than the commonly prescribed hormone medicine levothyroxine to treat hypothyroidism, or underactive thyr

Updated on: January 22,2024

Growing number of hypothyroidism patients receiving treatment other than levothyroxine

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe use of thyroid hormones other than the commonly prescribed hormone medicine levothyroxine to treat hypothyroidism, or underactive thyr

Updated on:January 22,2024

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

Gargling away the 'bad' bacteria in type 2 diabetes

by Osaka UniversityA remarkably effective case of decrease in virulent periodontal bacterial species and improvement of hyperglycemic status by gargling with mouthwash containing chlorhexidine. C

Updated on: March 05,2024

Gargling away the 'bad' bacteria in type 2 diabetes

by Osaka UniversityA remarkably effective case of decrease in virulent periodontal bacterial species and improvement of hyperglycemic status by gargling with mouthwash containing chlorhexidine. C

Updated on:March 05,2024

High fat, low carb: A ketogenic diet could help patients with polycystic kidney disease

by University of CologneCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has shown that ketosis—a state in which the body primarily uses dietary fats as energy sources—may have positive effects on ki

Updated on: January 31,2024

High fat, low carb: A ketogenic diet could help patients with polycystic kidney disease

by University of CologneCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has shown that ketosis—a state in which the body primarily uses dietary fats as energy sources—may have positive effects on ki

Updated on:January 31,2024

YBX1 as a key regulator of mitochondrial pyruvate uptake

by Frontiers JournalsYBX1 resides in the mitochondrial IMS. (a) Representative images of colocalization of YBX1 and PDHA1 in MDA-MB-231, MHCC-97H, and HEK293T cells. Red indicates YBX1 and green indic

Updated on: January 18,2024

YBX1 as a key regulator of mitochondrial pyruvate uptake

by Frontiers JournalsYBX1 resides in the mitochondrial IMS. (a) Representative images of colocalization of YBX1 and PDHA1 in MDA-MB-231, MHCC-97H, and HEK293T cells. Red indicates YBX1 and green indic

Updated on:January 18,2024

Metabolic remodeling during early mouse embryo development

by Zhejiang UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA research team led by Prof. Zhang Jin from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine and the team led by Dr. Hu Zeping from the Tsinghua University Sch

Updated on: February 21,2024

Metabolic remodeling during early mouse embryo development

by Zhejiang UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA research team led by Prof. Zhang Jin from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine and the team led by Dr. Hu Zeping from the Tsinghua University Sch

Updated on:February 21,2024

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

Vegans who lift weights may have stronger bones than other people on a plant-based diet

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople on a plant-based diet who do strength training as opposed to other forms of exercise such as biking or swimming may have stronger bones tha

Updated on: February 05,2024

Vegans who lift weights may have stronger bones than other people on a plant-based diet

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople on a plant-based diet who do strength training as opposed to other forms of exercise such as biking or swimming may have stronger bones tha

Updated on:February 05,2024

Intestinal bacteria release molecular 'brake' on weight gain, study finds

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterSecondary structure of long non-coding RNA Snhg9. (A) Secondary structure of Snhg9 RNA predicted by RNAfold (49) with nucleotide positions indicated. (B) Location

Updated on: January 17,2024

Intestinal bacteria release molecular 'brake' on weight gain, study finds

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterSecondary structure of long non-coding RNA Snhg9. (A) Secondary structure of Snhg9 RNA predicted by RNAfold (49) with nucleotide positions indicated. (B) Location

Updated on:January 17,2024

How low testosterone can affect men's health

by Alex Osiadacz,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicMillions of men live with a testosterone deficiency. If left unchecked, this treatable condition may contribute to serious health problems like ost

Updated on: January 31,2024

How low testosterone can affect men's health

by Alex Osiadacz,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicMillions of men live with a testosterone deficiency. If left unchecked, this treatable condition may contribute to serious health problems like ost

Updated on:January 31,2024

Breakthrough could lead to new obesity treatments

by University of East AngliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of East Anglia and the University of Cambridge have made an important discovery in the race to find tre

Updated on: February 21,2024

Breakthrough could lead to new obesity treatments

by University of East AngliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of East Anglia and the University of Cambridge have made an important discovery in the race to find tre

Updated on:February 21,2024

Without clean water, Pacific Islanders turn to sugary drinks—tackling this could reduce obesity

by Suneha Seetahul and Pierre Levasseur,The ConversationNot all residents have access to safe drinking water. Credit: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, CC BYOne in twopeople in the

Updated on: February 02,2025

Without clean water, Pacific Islanders turn to sugary drinks—tackling this could reduce obesity

by Suneha Seetahul and Pierre Levasseur,The ConversationNot all residents have access to safe drinking water. Credit: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, CC BYOne in twopeople in the

Updated on:February 02,2025