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

An hour of daily exercise could help Arctic Inuit people with faulty gene to control their high blood sugar

by DiabetologiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inDiabetologia(the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) suggests an hour of hi

Updated on: February 05,2024

An hour of daily exercise could help Arctic Inuit people with faulty gene to control their high blood sugar

by DiabetologiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inDiabetologia(the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) suggests an hour of hi

Updated on:February 05,2024

How the ACE2 protein is critical in the damage done to the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas

byDiabetologiaThe detailed mechanism of how SARS-CoV-2 attacks the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas by targeting the angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) protein on the surface of those

Updated on: January 27,2024

How the ACE2 protein is critical in the damage done to the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas

byDiabetologiaThe detailed mechanism of how SARS-CoV-2 attacks the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas by targeting the angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) protein on the surface of those

Updated on:January 27,2024

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

Mouse model of transgender men finds active testosterone worsens IVF outcomes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainActive testosterone therapy for transgender men may negatively impact IVF outcomes, suggests a mouse study being presented Monday at ENDO 2022, th

Updated on: February 03,2024

Mouse model of transgender men finds active testosterone worsens IVF outcomes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainActive testosterone therapy for transgender men may negatively impact IVF outcomes, suggests a mouse study being presented Monday at ENDO 2022, th

Updated on:February 03,2024

Increased thermogenesis in fat cells during active period of circadian rhythm limits weight gain in mice

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers at Northwestern University, working with a pair of colleagues from the University of Texas, has found that an increa

Updated on: February 19,2024

Increased thermogenesis in fat cells during active period of circadian rhythm limits weight gain in mice

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers at Northwestern University, working with a pair of colleagues from the University of Texas, has found that an increa

Updated on:February 19,2024

Three brain responses linked to successful weight loss surgery

by Maxine Myers,Imperial College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThree types of brain responses which help to prevent weight regain following bariatric surgery have been identified for t

Updated on: February 21,2024

Three brain responses linked to successful weight loss surgery

by Maxine Myers,Imperial College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThree types of brain responses which help to prevent weight regain following bariatric surgery have been identified for t

Updated on:February 21,2024

Cheap and safe hormone treatment shows promise for couples with unexplained infertility

byEuropean Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA small study with couples experiencing unexplained infertility suggests that a hormone treatment could in

Updated on: January 24,2024

Cheap and safe hormone treatment shows promise for couples with unexplained infertility

byEuropean Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA small study with couples experiencing unexplained infertility suggests that a hormone treatment could in

Updated on:January 24,2024

Wearable monitor detects stress hormone levels across a full 24-hour day

byUniversity of BirminghamThe U-RHYTHM device is worn in a comfortable band placed around the hips. The position of the microdialysis membrane, which is placed superficially in the skin. Credit:

Updated on: January 24,2024

Wearable monitor detects stress hormone levels across a full 24-hour day

byUniversity of BirminghamThe U-RHYTHM device is worn in a comfortable band placed around the hips. The position of the microdialysis membrane, which is placed superficially in the skin. Credit:

Updated on:January 24,2024

Decreasing sedentary time in class found to reduce obesity in children

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIntroducing more movement into lessons led to an 8% reduction in children's waist-to-height ratio, according to new research from

Updated on: March 13,2024

Decreasing sedentary time in class found to reduce obesity in children

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIntroducing more movement into lessons led to an 8% reduction in children's waist-to-height ratio, according to new research from

Updated on:March 13,2024

Microprotein found to increase appetite in mice

by Salk InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.004Obesity and metabolic diseases, such as diabetes, are extremely common in the United

Updated on: January 31,2024

Microprotein found to increase appetite in mice

by Salk InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.004Obesity and metabolic diseases, such as diabetes, are extremely common in the United

Updated on:January 31,2024

Reducing stress on T cells makes them better cancer fighters

bySalk InstituteExhausted killer T cells with higher expression of the noradrenaline receptor ADRB1 (cyan) surround sympathetic nerves (yellow) in a virally infected spleen. Killer T cells witho

Updated on: January 20,2024

Reducing stress on T cells makes them better cancer fighters

bySalk InstituteExhausted killer T cells with higher expression of the noradrenaline receptor ADRB1 (cyan) surround sympathetic nerves (yellow) in a virally infected spleen. Killer T cells witho

Updated on:January 20,2024