Humanized mice reveal arsenic may raise diabetes risk only for males

by Krishna Ramanujan,Cornell UniversityMeasuring arsenic in liver and adipose tissue of humanized and wild-type mice. (A) Arsenical quantification in isolated liver of mice (WT male, n=5; WT fem

Updated on: March 14,2024 15

Humanized mice reveal arsenic may raise diabetes risk only for males

by Krishna Ramanujan,Cornell UniversityMeasuring arsenic in liver and adipose tissue of humanized and wild-type mice. (A) Arsenical quantification in isolated liver of mice (WT male, n=5; WT fem

Updated on:March 14,2024 15

Does low lipoprotein(a) increase the risk of diabetes? New research suggests it does not

by Polskie Towarzystwo Lipidologiczne (Polish Lipid Association)Credit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has shown that, contrary to some previous studies, low levels of lipoprotein (a)—a parcel of fats

Updated on: September 04,2024 0

Does low lipoprotein(a) increase the risk of diabetes? New research suggests it does not

by Polskie Towarzystwo Lipidologiczne (Polish Lipid Association)Credit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has shown that, contrary to some previous studies, low levels of lipoprotein (a)—a parcel of fats

Updated on:September 04,2024 0

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 0

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 0

Type 1 diabetes: Hybrid closed-loop and open-loop systems therapies compared

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDCredit: Polina Tankilevitch from PexelsPeople with type 1 diabetes require continuous insulin treatment and must regularly measure their glucose levels.

Updated on: February 18,2025 0

Type 1 diabetes: Hybrid closed-loop and open-loop systems therapies compared

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDCredit: Polina Tankilevitch from PexelsPeople with type 1 diabetes require continuous insulin treatment and must regularly measure their glucose levels.

Updated on:February 18,2025 0

Motivation is affected by oxidative stress, but nutrition can help

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn life, motivation can be the difference between success and failure, goal-setting and aimlessness, well-being and un

Updated on: February 03,2024 19

Motivation is affected by oxidative stress, but nutrition can help

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn life, motivation can be the difference between success and failure, goal-setting and aimlessness, well-being and un

Updated on:February 03,2024 19

Multiple health benefits from B-type procyanidin-rich foods like chocolate and apples, when consumed in right amounts

by Shibaura Institute of TechnologyResearchers from SIT, Japan investigated the dose-response effects of B-type procyanidins on the hormetic response system. Credit:Frontiers in Nutrition(

Updated on: January 31,2024 14

Multiple health benefits from B-type procyanidin-rich foods like chocolate and apples, when consumed in right amounts

by Shibaura Institute of TechnologyResearchers from SIT, Japan investigated the dose-response effects of B-type procyanidins on the hormetic response system. Credit:Frontiers in Nutrition(

Updated on:January 31,2024 14

Small, specific subpopulations of hypothalamic neurons play a major role in regulating the thyroid system

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRegulation of thyroid hormone (TH) levels is a complex multilevel phenomenon. The paraventricular nucleus (PVN) of the hypo

Updated on: January 22,2024 16

Small, specific subpopulations of hypothalamic neurons play a major role in regulating the thyroid system

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRegulation of thyroid hormone (TH) levels is a complex multilevel phenomenon. The paraventricular nucleus (PVN) of the hypo

Updated on:January 22,2024 16

High aerobic fitness does not protect children from metabolic syndrome, study finds

by University of JyväskyläDifferences in V̇O2peakamong children with different numbers of cardiometabolic risk factors. The metabolic syndrome was defined using the modified National Choles

Updated on: February 21,2024 11

High aerobic fitness does not protect children from metabolic syndrome, study finds

by University of JyväskyläDifferences in V̇O2peakamong children with different numbers of cardiometabolic risk factors. The metabolic syndrome was defined using the modified National Choles

Updated on:February 21,2024 11

Does maternal obesity during pregnancy impact offspring's liver and skeletal muscle metabolism?

by WileyCredit:The FASEB Journal(2022). DOI: 10.1096/fj.202201473RA recent study inThe FASEB Journalhas identified metabolic perturbations in the liver and skeletal muscle

Updated on: February 19,2024 17

Does maternal obesity during pregnancy impact offspring's liver and skeletal muscle metabolism?

by WileyCredit:The FASEB Journal(2022). DOI: 10.1096/fj.202201473RA recent study inThe FASEB Journalhas identified metabolic perturbations in the liver and skeletal muscle

Updated on:February 19,2024 17

Metabolism may be key to future treatment of kidney diseases

by Aarhus UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCan you eat your way out of a kidney disease? Perhaps you can—according to a new study from Aarhus University.In the study, Associate Professo

Updated on: January 31,2024 10

Metabolism may be key to future treatment of kidney diseases

by Aarhus UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCan you eat your way out of a kidney disease? Perhaps you can—according to a new study from Aarhus University.In the study, Associate Professo

Updated on:January 31,2024 10

US to tighten control of PFAS chemicals in drinking water

by Cara MurezU.S. water utilities will be required to remove certain "forever chemicals" from drinking water as the Biden administration sets first-ever limits on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluo

Updated on: February 05,2024 23

US to tighten control of PFAS chemicals in drinking water

by Cara MurezU.S. water utilities will be required to remove certain "forever chemicals" from drinking water as the Biden administration sets first-ever limits on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluo

Updated on:February 05,2024 23

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 15

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 15