Research finds increased first-trimester exercise may reduce gestational diabetes risk

by University of Tennessee at KnoxvilleCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPregnant women who exercise more during the first trimester of pregnancy may have a lower risk of developing gestational d

Updated on: June 04,2024

Research finds increased first-trimester exercise may reduce gestational diabetes risk

by University of Tennessee at KnoxvilleCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPregnant women who exercise more during the first trimester of pregnancy may have a lower risk of developing gestational d

Updated on:June 04,2024

White adipose tissue is found to be the most vulnerable to metabolic changes caused by obesity

by University of BarcelonaThis is an image of a weight scale. Credit: CDC/Debora CartagenaWhen the body is subjected to a high-calorie diet, the physiological response is not homogeneous and some

Updated on: February 19,2024

White adipose tissue is found to be the most vulnerable to metabolic changes caused by obesity

by University of BarcelonaThis is an image of a weight scale. Credit: CDC/Debora CartagenaWhen the body is subjected to a high-calorie diet, the physiological response is not homogeneous and some

Updated on:February 19,2024

Despite what you learned at school, insulin isn't just made in the pancreas

Updated on: June 25,2025

Despite what you learned at school, insulin isn't just made in the pancreas

Updated on:June 25,2025

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

New link between diet, intestinal stem cells and disease discovered

by Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresIntestinal stem cells in green, cell division in red. Credit: Helmholtz Munich / Anika BöttcherThe intestine is essential for maintaining our en

Updated on: February 03,2024

New link between diet, intestinal stem cells and disease discovered

by Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresIntestinal stem cells in green, cell division in red. Credit: Helmholtz Munich / Anika BöttcherThe intestine is essential for maintaining our en

Updated on:February 03,2024

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

People with diabetes may benefit more from a pancreas transplant than other treatments

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResults of pancreas transplantation continue to improve and up to 90% of recipients with diabetes enjoy freedom from both insulin therapy

Updated on: February 19,2024

People with diabetes may benefit more from a pancreas transplant than other treatments

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResults of pancreas transplantation continue to improve and up to 90% of recipients with diabetes enjoy freedom from both insulin therapy

Updated on:February 19,2024

SMNDC1 loss induces alpha cells to produce insulin

by Austrian Academy of SciencesImmunofluorescence images of alpha cells highlighting induction of insulin protein upon loss of SMNDC1. Credit: Tamara Casteels,CellReport 2022.Beta cells in

Updated on: January 28,2024

SMNDC1 loss induces alpha cells to produce insulin

by Austrian Academy of SciencesImmunofluorescence images of alpha cells highlighting induction of insulin protein upon loss of SMNDC1. Credit: Tamara Casteels,CellReport 2022.Beta cells in

Updated on:January 28,2024

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

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

Researchers reveal how diabetes weakens gum defense

by Pusan National UniversityThe study associating periodontitis (PD) and diabetes mellitus (DM) using single-cell RNA analysis offers the first immunological explanation, revealing altered immune

Updated on: March 14,2024

Researchers reveal how diabetes weakens gum defense

by Pusan National UniversityThe study associating periodontitis (PD) and diabetes mellitus (DM) using single-cell RNA analysis offers the first immunological explanation, revealing altered immune

Updated on:March 14,2024

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

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

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