Diabetes & Endocrinology

High cholesterol caused by childhood sedentariness could be reversed with light physical activity

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIncreased sedentary time in childhood can raise cholesterol levels by two thirds as an adult, leading to heart problems and even premature

Updated on: January 20,2024

High cholesterol caused by childhood sedentariness could be reversed with light physical activity

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIncreased sedentary time in childhood can raise cholesterol levels by two thirds as an adult, leading to heart problems and even premature

Updated on:January 20,2024

Only one human fat cell subtype responds to insulin stimulation

by Karolinska InstitutetHigh-resolution model of six insulin molecules assembled in a hexamer. Credit: Isaac Yonemoto/WikipediaIt is well known that fat cells can influence our sensitivity to ins

Updated on: February 21,2024

Only one human fat cell subtype responds to insulin stimulation

by Karolinska InstitutetHigh-resolution model of six insulin molecules assembled in a hexamer. Credit: Isaac Yonemoto/WikipediaIt is well known that fat cells can influence our sensitivity to ins

Updated on:February 21,2024

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

Diverging effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on type 2 diabetes care processes

by University of Eastern FinlandTransition of patients between contact types by usual in-person service use frequency groups Groups based on in-person contact during 16 Mar 2017 to 15 Mar 2020: A

Updated on: March 14,2024

Diverging effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on type 2 diabetes care processes

by University of Eastern FinlandTransition of patients between contact types by usual in-person service use frequency groups Groups based on in-person contact during 16 Mar 2017 to 15 Mar 2020: A

Updated on:March 14,2024

Genetic tools help identify a cellular culprit for type 1 diabetes

by Scott Lafee and Yadira Galindo,University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainBy mapping its genetic underpinnings, researchers at University of California San Diego School of M

Updated on: February 05,2024

Genetic tools help identify a cellular culprit for type 1 diabetes

by Scott Lafee and Yadira Galindo,University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainBy mapping its genetic underpinnings, researchers at University of California San Diego School of M

Updated on:February 05,2024

Key risk factors for diabetic foot reinfections uncovered in study

Updated on: April 02,2025

Key risk factors for diabetic foot reinfections uncovered in study

Updated on:April 02,2025

Researchers uncover how mammary glands control overall energy balance and fat metabolism

Researchers uncover how mammary glands control overall energy balance and fat metabolismbyThe Mount Sinai HospitalDeconstruction of mgWAT shows cold-induced remodeling of mammary duct epithelium

Updated on: January 24,2024

Researchers uncover how mammary glands control overall energy balance and fat metabolism

Researchers uncover how mammary glands control overall energy balance and fat metabolismbyThe Mount Sinai HospitalDeconstruction of mgWAT shows cold-induced remodeling of mammary duct epithelium

Updated on:January 24,2024

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

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

Subjective walking speed can serve as a simple predictor of metabolic health in obese individuals

byDoshisha UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWalking speed can provide insights into health, extending beyond mere mobility, so much so that it is considered to be the "sixth vita

Updated on: February 01,2025

Subjective walking speed can serve as a simple predictor of metabolic health in obese individuals

byDoshisha UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWalking speed can provide insights into health, extending beyond mere mobility, so much so that it is considered to be the "sixth vita

Updated on:February 01,2025

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