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

Mice without a functional internal clock have inflexible breathing

by American Physiological SocietyGraphical Abstract. Credit:Function(2023). DOI: 10.1093/function/zqad023New research suggests that the molecular clock, derived from time-keeping gene

Updated on: February 05,2024 12

Mice without a functional internal clock have inflexible breathing

by American Physiological SocietyGraphical Abstract. Credit:Function(2023). DOI: 10.1093/function/zqad023New research suggests that the molecular clock, derived from time-keeping gene

Updated on:February 05,2024 12

Without immediate action, nearly 260 million people in the US predicted to be overweight or obese by 2050

byLancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver the past three decades, there has been a startling increase in the prevalence of obesity across the U.S., at least doubling in adult men and women

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Without immediate action, nearly 260 million people in the US predicted to be overweight or obese by 2050

byLancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver the past three decades, there has been a startling increase in the prevalence of obesity across the U.S., at least doubling in adult men and women

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How tasty is the food? New insights on how the brain regulates feeding behavior

by Max Planck SocietyThe joy of eating—but when is it enough? A study now shows that the hormone ghrelin and specialized neurons regulate food intake and the associated feeling of reward. Credit:

Updated on: February 21,2024 12

How tasty is the food? New insights on how the brain regulates feeding behavior

by Max Planck SocietyThe joy of eating—but when is it enough? A study now shows that the hormone ghrelin and specialized neurons regulate food intake and the associated feeling of reward. Credit:

Updated on:February 21,2024 12

Timing smoking cessation attempts with women's hormone levels could improve success

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainClassic characters like Holly Golightly of "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and Danny Zuko of "Grease" cer

Updated on: January 31,2024 15

Timing smoking cessation attempts with women's hormone levels could improve success

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainClassic characters like Holly Golightly of "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and Danny Zuko of "Grease" cer

Updated on:January 31,2024 15

Combating weight gain during menopause

by Marty Velasco HamesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMenopause marks the end of reproductive years. Fluctuating hormonal levels can lead to a variety of unwanted symptoms, including hot flashes, nig

Updated on: February 03,2024 10

Combating weight gain during menopause

by Marty Velasco HamesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMenopause marks the end of reproductive years. Fluctuating hormonal levels can lead to a variety of unwanted symptoms, including hot flashes, nig

Updated on:February 03,2024 10

Revealing the secrets of cell competition

by Imperial College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainCellular competition is a crucial quality control process that ensures that the development of an organism relies on healthy cells. Researchers

Updated on: February 05,2024 18

Revealing the secrets of cell competition

by Imperial College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainCellular competition is a crucial quality control process that ensures that the development of an organism relies on healthy cells. Researchers

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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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

Study finds irregular sleep patterns may lead to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGetting consistent sleep could help stave off type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. A study led by investigators at Brigham and

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Study finds irregular sleep patterns may lead to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGetting consistent sleep could help stave off type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. A study led by investigators at Brigham and

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Study: Parathyroidectomy shows no effect on kidney function in older adults with hyperparathyroidism

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn emulated randomized trial performed using observational data from more than 43,000 adults with primary hyperparathyroidism fou

Updated on: February 21,2024 16

Study: Parathyroidectomy shows no effect on kidney function in older adults with hyperparathyroidism

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn emulated randomized trial performed using observational data from more than 43,000 adults with primary hyperparathyroidism fou

Updated on:February 21,2024 16

Researchers pioneer novel stem cell therapy for diabetic wound healing

by TranSpreadHypoxia facilitates exosome production and release from BMSCs. (a) Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) revealed the morphology of noBMSC-Exos and hyBMSC-Exos (scale bar: 100nm).

Updated on: March 14,2024 10

Researchers pioneer novel stem cell therapy for diabetic wound healing

by TranSpreadHypoxia facilitates exosome production and release from BMSCs. (a) Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) revealed the morphology of noBMSC-Exos and hyBMSC-Exos (scale bar: 100nm).

Updated on:March 14,2024 10