Doctors could soon use facial temperature for early diagnosis of metabolic diseases

byCell PressAverage facial temperatures of three aging-status groups among women 50–60 years old. Credit: Zhengqing Yu and Jing-Dong J HanA colder nose and warmer cheeks may be a telltale sign o

Updated on: July 05,2024

Doctors could soon use facial temperature for early diagnosis of metabolic diseases

byCell PressAverage facial temperatures of three aging-status groups among women 50–60 years old. Credit: Zhengqing Yu and Jing-Dong J HanA colder nose and warmer cheeks may be a telltale sign o

Updated on:July 05,2024

Patients had to lobby for correct diabetes diagnoses: Was their race a reason?

by Bram Sable-Smith, KFF Health NewsCredit: Christina Morillo from PexelsWhen Phyllisa Deroze was told she had diabetes in a Fayetteville, North Carolina, emergency department years ago, she was hande

Updated on: March 14,2024

Patients had to lobby for correct diabetes diagnoses: Was their race a reason?

by Bram Sable-Smith, KFF Health NewsCredit: Christina Morillo from PexelsWhen Phyllisa Deroze was told she had diabetes in a Fayetteville, North Carolina, emergency department years ago, she was hande

Updated on:March 14,2024

Increasing skeletal muscle mitochondrial efficiency after weight loss as a novel mechanism for lower energy expenditure

by Higher Education PressTLCL deficiency reduces OXPHOS efficiency. Credit: Patrick J Ferrara, Marisa J Lang, Jordan M Johnson, Shinya Watanabe, Kelsey L McLaughlin, J Alan Maschek, Anthony R P Verker

Updated on: February 05,2024

Increasing skeletal muscle mitochondrial efficiency after weight loss as a novel mechanism for lower energy expenditure

by Higher Education PressTLCL deficiency reduces OXPHOS efficiency. Credit: Patrick J Ferrara, Marisa J Lang, Jordan M Johnson, Shinya Watanabe, Kelsey L McLaughlin, J Alan Maschek, Anthony R P Verker

Updated on:February 05,2024

Lactating mice pass along common antimicrobial to pups, initiating liver damage

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn mouse studies, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine report that lactating mothers expose

Updated on: January 27,2024

Lactating mice pass along common antimicrobial to pups, initiating liver damage

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn mouse studies, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine report that lactating mothers expose

Updated on:January 27,2024

Scientists discover arginine drives metabolic reprogramming to promote tumor growth in liver cancer

byUniversity of BaselTumor organoids (green/blue) are used as a model to study the metabolic changes in liver cell cancer. Credit: Dr. Sandro Nuciforo, Department of Biomedicine, University of B

Updated on: January 18,2024

Scientists discover arginine drives metabolic reprogramming to promote tumor growth in liver cancer

byUniversity of BaselTumor organoids (green/blue) are used as a model to study the metabolic changes in liver cell cancer. Credit: Dr. Sandro Nuciforo, Department of Biomedicine, University of B

Updated on:January 18,2024

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

Consumer Health: What do you know about pancreatitis?

by Laurel KellyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a long, flat gland that lies horizontally behind your stomach. The pancreas produces enzymes for digestion and hor

Updated on: January 28,2024

Consumer Health: What do you know about pancreatitis?

by Laurel KellyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a long, flat gland that lies horizontally behind your stomach. The pancreas produces enzymes for digestion and hor

Updated on:January 28,2024

A new injectable shows promise to prevent and treat hypoglycemia

byAmerican Chemical SocietyEncapsulated glucagon for insulin-induced hypoglycemia dissolves when sugar levels get seriously low (less than 60 milligrams per deciliter, mg/dL), releasing the horm

Updated on: October 09,2024

A new injectable shows promise to prevent and treat hypoglycemia

byAmerican Chemical SocietyEncapsulated glucagon for insulin-induced hypoglycemia dissolves when sugar levels get seriously low (less than 60 milligrams per deciliter, mg/dL), releasing the horm

Updated on:October 09,2024

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

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

Mouse study finds age, disease change body temperature rhythms

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study finds that while young and healthy mice show clear differences between daytime and nighttime body temperature rhythms,

Updated on: February 05,2024

Mouse study finds age, disease change body temperature rhythms

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study finds that while young and healthy mice show clear differences between daytime and nighttime body temperature rhythms,

Updated on:February 05,2024

Researchers warn people with type 1 diabetes to use fitness video games with caution

by Staffordshire UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe authors of a new study are warning people with type 1 diabetes to use fitness video games with caution.The studyby Staffordsh

Updated on: March 05,2024

Researchers warn people with type 1 diabetes to use fitness video games with caution

by Staffordshire UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe authors of a new study are warning people with type 1 diabetes to use fitness video games with caution.The studyby Staffordsh

Updated on:March 05,2024