Study examines how mTOR complexes control energy metabolism

by The City University of New YorkmTOR Signaling and mechanism of actions of mTOR inhibitors. (A) Binding of mTOR inhibitors to different domains on the mTOR protein. Rapamycin binds to the FKBP

Updated on: February 21,2024

Study examines how mTOR complexes control energy metabolism

by The City University of New YorkmTOR Signaling and mechanism of actions of mTOR inhibitors. (A) Binding of mTOR inhibitors to different domains on the mTOR protein. Rapamycin binds to the FKBP

Updated on:February 21,2024

Rise in new-onset type 2 diabetes among Alabama youth during COVID-19 pandemic

by Hannah Echols,University of Alabama at BirminghamObserved values of monthly rate in all patients, Medicaid patients, and non-Medicaid patients. Credit:The Journal of Clinical Endocrinol

Updated on: January 28,2024

Rise in new-onset type 2 diabetes among Alabama youth during COVID-19 pandemic

by Hannah Echols,University of Alabama at BirminghamObserved values of monthly rate in all patients, Medicaid patients, and non-Medicaid patients. Credit:The Journal of Clinical Endocrinol

Updated on:January 28,2024

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

Islet transplantation with blood vessel cells shows promise to treat type 1 diabetes

Updated on: April 17,2025

Islet transplantation with blood vessel cells shows promise to treat type 1 diabetes

Updated on:April 17,2025

Timing calorie intake synchronizes circadian rhythms across multiple systems in mice

by Salk InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.006Numerous studies have shown health benefits of time-restricted eating including incre

Updated on: January 31,2024

Timing calorie intake synchronizes circadian rhythms across multiple systems in mice

by Salk InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.006Numerous studies have shown health benefits of time-restricted eating including incre

Updated on:January 31,2024

New review elucidates potential contributors to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

by Cactus CommunicationsA new Chinese Medical Journal review assesses the role of bile acids and lipid metabolism dysregulation in the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Credit: Prof. H

Updated on: February 21,2024

New review elucidates potential contributors to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

by Cactus CommunicationsA new Chinese Medical Journal review assesses the role of bile acids and lipid metabolism dysregulation in the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Credit: Prof. H

Updated on:February 21,2024

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

MRI innovation reveals cells' energy activity in organs and tissues

by Joe Rojas-Burke,Oregon Health & Science UniversityBrain tissue semi-log SDE DWI decays to ultra-large b values; (a) 600,000 s/(mm)2, (b) 70,000 s/(mm)2. In panel a, the black diamonds are

Updated on: January 28,2024

MRI innovation reveals cells' energy activity in organs and tissues

by Joe Rojas-Burke,Oregon Health & Science UniversityBrain tissue semi-log SDE DWI decays to ultra-large b values; (a) 600,000 s/(mm)2, (b) 70,000 s/(mm)2. In panel a, the black diamonds are

Updated on:January 28,2024

Findings shed light on the cellular mechanisms causing insulin resistance

byUniversity of MontrealCredit:Diabetes(2024). DOI: 10.2337/db23-0802Recent researchpublishedin the journalDiabetessheds new light on the cellular mechanisms

Updated on: September 02,2024

Findings shed light on the cellular mechanisms causing insulin resistance

byUniversity of MontrealCredit:Diabetes(2024). DOI: 10.2337/db23-0802Recent researchpublishedin the journalDiabetessheds new light on the cellular mechanisms

Updated on:September 02,2024

Fastest growth in childhood overweight/obesity in England among children 11 to 15 years old, finds study

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe fastest and highest growth in the prevalence of childhood obesity in England has been among 11–15-year-olds, rising from 30% in 1995 to 38%

Updated on: March 13,2024

Fastest growth in childhood overweight/obesity in England among children 11 to 15 years old, finds study

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe fastest and highest growth in the prevalence of childhood obesity in England has been among 11–15-year-olds, rising from 30% in 1995 to 38%

Updated on:March 13,2024

Body phenotypes say a lot, but not everything, about a person's health, according to new research

by Patrick Lejtenyi,Concordia UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainConcordia researchers studying body phenotypes—the observable characteristics like height, behavior, appearance and more

Updated on: January 31,2024

Body phenotypes say a lot, but not everything, about a person's health, according to new research

by Patrick Lejtenyi,Concordia UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainConcordia researchers studying body phenotypes—the observable characteristics like height, behavior, appearance and more

Updated on:January 31,2024

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