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Study suggests light physical activity as a child is key to reducing risk of type 2 diabetes

Study suggests light physical activity as a child is key to reducing risk of type 2 diabetes

by Tom Seymour,University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIncreased sedentary time from childhood is associated with a significant increase in blood insulin concentration and therefore

Study suggests light physical activity as a child is key to reducing risk of type 2 diabetes

by Tom Seymour,University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIncreased sedentary time from childhood is associated with a significant increase in blood insulin concentration and therefore
New link between diet, intestinal stem cells and disease discovered

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

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
Vascularity, elastography in suspicious TIRADS scores differentiate malignant thyroid nodules

Vascularity, elastography in suspicious TIRADS scores differentiate malignant thyroid nodules

by American Roentgen Ray SocietyA. Elastography shows mostly blue pattern; B. Doppler sonography shows no flow pattern. Credit: ARRSA scientific online poster presented findings that assessing th

Vascularity, elastography in suspicious TIRADS scores differentiate malignant thyroid nodules

by American Roentgen Ray SocietyA. Elastography shows mostly blue pattern; B. Doppler sonography shows no flow pattern. Credit: ARRSA scientific online poster presented findings that assessing th
Study finds potential strategy for fighting obesity

Study finds potential strategy for fighting obesity

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterA microscope image from Dr. Williams' lab depicts the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus. Green cells are POMC neurons, red cells that are neurons that expre

Study finds potential strategy for fighting obesity

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterA microscope image from Dr. Williams' lab depicts the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus. Green cells are POMC neurons, red cells that are neurons that expre
Higher childhood BMI may increase risk for premenstrual disorders

Higher childhood BMI may increase risk for premenstrual disorders

Childhood body size is associated with risk of premenstrual disorders (PMDs) and premenstrual symptoms in young adulthood, according to a study published online March 8 inJAMA Network Open.Dongh

Higher childhood BMI may increase risk for premenstrual disorders

Childhood body size is associated with risk of premenstrual disorders (PMDs) and premenstrual symptoms in young adulthood, according to a study published online March 8 inJAMA Network Open.Dongh
Research discovers disrupted cellular function behind type 2 diabetes in obesity

Research discovers disrupted cellular function behind type 2 diabetes in obesity

by University of GothenburgCredit: CC0 Public DomainDisrupted function of "cleaning cells" in the body may help to explain why some people with obesity develop type 2 diabetes, while ot

Research discovers disrupted cellular function behind type 2 diabetes in obesity

by University of GothenburgCredit: CC0 Public DomainDisrupted function of "cleaning cells" in the body may help to explain why some people with obesity develop type 2 diabetes, while ot
Metformin may lower dementia risk in black patients with T2DM

Metformin may lower dementia risk in black patients with T2DM

(HealthDay)—Metformin use is associated with a substantially lower risk for dementia among younger African-American patients with diabetes compared with sulfonylurea initiation, according to a study p

Metformin may lower dementia risk in black patients with T2DM

(HealthDay)—Metformin use is associated with a substantially lower risk for dementia among younger African-American patients with diabetes compared with sulfonylurea initiation, according to a study p
Antidepressants may improve outcomes in people with diabetes and depression

Antidepressants may improve outcomes in people with diabetes and depression

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with diabetes and depression who take antidepressants may have a lower risk of death and of serious diabetes complications, according to a

Antidepressants may improve outcomes in people with diabetes and depression

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with diabetes and depression who take antidepressants may have a lower risk of death and of serious diabetes complications, according to a
Peptide with anti-obesity action successfully tested in animal trial

Peptide with anti-obesity action successfully tested in animal trial

by Thais Szegö,FAPESPChemical structure of Pep19. Credit: Researchers' archiveA study conducted at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil shows that the synthetic molecule Pep19 acts on

Peptide with anti-obesity action successfully tested in animal trial

by Thais Szegö,FAPESPChemical structure of Pep19. Credit: Researchers' archiveA study conducted at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil shows that the synthetic molecule Pep19 acts on
Loss of placental hormone linked to brain and social behavior changes

Loss of placental hormone linked to brain and social behavior changes

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm birth has been shown to increase the risk of autism spectrum disorders and other developmental problems, particularly

Loss of placental hormone linked to brain and social behavior changes

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm birth has been shown to increase the risk of autism spectrum disorders and other developmental problems, particularly
Under-the-skin implant could treat type I diabetes

Under-the-skin implant could treat type I diabetes

by David Nutt,Cornell UniversityDesign of the SHEATH system.a, Schematic illustrating the creation of the vascularized subcutaneous site achieved by implantation of a catheter 4–6 weeks be

Under-the-skin implant could treat type I diabetes

by David Nutt,Cornell UniversityDesign of the SHEATH system.a, Schematic illustrating the creation of the vascularized subcutaneous site achieved by implantation of a catheter 4–6 weeks be
Metformin treatment linked to slowed cognitive decline

Metformin treatment linked to slowed cognitive decline

by Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainMetformin is the first-line treatment for most cases of type 2 diabetes and one of the most commonly prescribed medications worldwi

Metformin treatment linked to slowed cognitive decline

by Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainMetformin is the first-line treatment for most cases of type 2 diabetes and one of the most commonly prescribed medications worldwi