A unique patient case inspires research in lipodystrophy syndromes

byUniversity of MichiganMallory and Oral at a recent visit. Photo courtesy of Oral. Credit: OralMallory Mattison is a film student at Western Michigan University, studying in hopes of someday be

Updated on: January 17,2024

A unique patient case inspires research in lipodystrophy syndromes

byUniversity of MichiganMallory and Oral at a recent visit. Photo courtesy of Oral. Credit: OralMallory Mattison is a film student at Western Michigan University, studying in hopes of someday be

Updated on:January 17,2024

Low testosterone may increase risk of COVID-19 hospitalization for men

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmong men diagnosed with COVID-19, those with low testosterone levels are more likely to become seriously ill and end u

Updated on: January 31,2024

Low testosterone may increase risk of COVID-19 hospitalization for men

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmong men diagnosed with COVID-19, those with low testosterone levels are more likely to become seriously ill and end u

Updated on:January 31,2024

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

Low-glucose sensor in the brain promotes blood glucose balance

Updated on: January 22,2024

Low-glucose sensor in the brain promotes blood glucose balance

Updated on:January 22,2024

Research finds higher disease protection in fat cells in females

byUniversity of CincinnatiCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch from the University of Cincinnati finds a higher presence of mitochondria in fat tissue in females. The research suggests this provide

Updated on: February 19,2024

Research finds higher disease protection in fat cells in females

byUniversity of CincinnatiCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch from the University of Cincinnati finds a higher presence of mitochondria in fat tissue in females. The research suggests this provide

Updated on:February 19,2024

Reduce risk of childhood obesity through good nutrition before and during pregnancy, say scientists

by University of SouthamptonPredicted latent class growth analysis weight standard deviation score (SDS) trajectories. Credit:BMC Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1186/s12916-024-03246-wA stud

Updated on: March 13,2024

Reduce risk of childhood obesity through good nutrition before and during pregnancy, say scientists

by University of SouthamptonPredicted latent class growth analysis weight standard deviation score (SDS) trajectories. Credit:BMC Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1186/s12916-024-03246-wA stud

Updated on:March 13,2024

Racial discrimination among teens linked to unhealthy stress hormone levels

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists already know that the stress caused by racial discrimination is related to a host of chronic health conditions, but less

Updated on: January 19,2024

Racial discrimination among teens linked to unhealthy stress hormone levels

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists already know that the stress caused by racial discrimination is related to a host of chronic health conditions, but less

Updated on:January 19,2024

Diabetes: When circadian lipid rhythms go wrong

byUniversity of GenevaHuman pancreatic islet cells with compromised clocks bear decreased membrane lipid fluidity, as compared to the islet cells with functional clocks © 2022. Petrenko et al. (

Updated on: February 19,2024

Diabetes: When circadian lipid rhythms go wrong

byUniversity of GenevaHuman pancreatic islet cells with compromised clocks bear decreased membrane lipid fluidity, as compared to the islet cells with functional clocks © 2022. Petrenko et al. (

Updated on:February 19,2024

Prenatal exposure to phthalates may impact future fertility differently in males and females, animal study finds

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPrenatal exposure to chemicals called phthalates, which are used in hundreds of products, may lead to hormonal changes in females that cou

Updated on: January 22,2024

Prenatal exposure to phthalates may impact future fertility differently in males and females, animal study finds

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPrenatal exposure to chemicals called phthalates, which are used in hundreds of products, may lead to hormonal changes in females that cou

Updated on:January 22,2024

Bariatric surgery reverses low testosterone levels in male teens with obesity

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBariatric surgery not only treats obesity and reverses Type 2 diabetes, but a new study now shows

Updated on: February 05,2024

Bariatric surgery reverses low testosterone levels in male teens with obesity

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBariatric surgery not only treats obesity and reverses Type 2 diabetes, but a new study now shows

Updated on:February 05,2024

Concerning high rates of metabolic syndrome found in older Irish adults

by Trinity College DublinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Aging (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin shows a high prevalence of metabolic syndrome

Updated on: February 03,2024

Concerning high rates of metabolic syndrome found in older Irish adults

by Trinity College DublinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Aging (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin shows a high prevalence of metabolic syndrome

Updated on:February 03,2024

Study shows obese flies live longer on a diet at any age

byUniversity of ConnecticutDrosophila. Credit: WikipediaOld, obese flies get healthier and live longer if put on a diet, University of Connecticut researchers reporton Dec. 8 inPNAS.

Updated on: January 17,2024

Study shows obese flies live longer on a diet at any age

byUniversity of ConnecticutDrosophila. Credit: WikipediaOld, obese flies get healthier and live longer if put on a diet, University of Connecticut researchers reporton Dec. 8 inPNAS.

Updated on:January 17,2024