Humanized mice reveal arsenic may raise diabetes risk only for males

by Krishna Ramanujan,Cornell UniversityMeasuring arsenic in liver and adipose tissue of humanized and wild-type mice. (A) Arsenical quantification in isolated liver of mice (WT male, n=5; WT fem

Updated on: March 14,2024

Humanized mice reveal arsenic may raise diabetes risk only for males

by Krishna Ramanujan,Cornell UniversityMeasuring arsenic in liver and adipose tissue of humanized and wild-type mice. (A) Arsenical quantification in isolated liver of mice (WT male, n=5; WT fem

Updated on:March 14,2024

Novel biomarker for glucocorticoids could help tailor treatments

by eLifeBall-and-stick model of the cortisol (hydrocortisone) molecule. Credit: Public DomainResearchers have uncovered pathways involved in the body's response to glucocorticoid treatments a

Updated on: February 21,2024

Novel biomarker for glucocorticoids could help tailor treatments

by eLifeBall-and-stick model of the cortisol (hydrocortisone) molecule. Credit: Public DomainResearchers have uncovered pathways involved in the body's response to glucocorticoid treatments a

Updated on:February 21,2024

Chronic lactate exposure leads to cellular disruptions implicated in cancer and possibly T2 diabetes

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: CC0 Public DomainAcute amounts of lactate like those generated during exercise are probably required for healthy cells, but chronic exposure causes cellular d

Updated on: February 05,2024

Chronic lactate exposure leads to cellular disruptions implicated in cancer and possibly T2 diabetes

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: CC0 Public DomainAcute amounts of lactate like those generated during exercise are probably required for healthy cells, but chronic exposure causes cellular d

Updated on:February 05,2024

Metabolism may be key to future treatment of kidney diseases

by Aarhus UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCan you eat your way out of a kidney disease? Perhaps you can—according to a new study from Aarhus University.In the study, Associate Professo

Updated on: January 31,2024

Metabolism may be key to future treatment of kidney diseases

by Aarhus UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCan you eat your way out of a kidney disease? Perhaps you can—according to a new study from Aarhus University.In the study, Associate Professo

Updated on:January 31,2024

Is a longer reproductive lifespan good for your brain?

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with a higher cumulative estrogen exposure throughout their life may have a lower risk of cerebral small vessel disease, ac

Updated on: January 19,2024

Is a longer reproductive lifespan good for your brain?

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with a higher cumulative estrogen exposure throughout their life may have a lower risk of cerebral small vessel disease, ac

Updated on:January 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

Early pregnancy blood samples can shed light on risk of developing type 2 diabetes

by University of TurkuPrincipal Component Analysis of the serum metabolic profiles of the study participants in early (n = 174) and late pregnancy (n = 159) and prediabetes status at two years po

Updated on: February 21,2024

Early pregnancy blood samples can shed light on risk of developing type 2 diabetes

by University of TurkuPrincipal Component Analysis of the serum metabolic profiles of the study participants in early (n = 174) and late pregnancy (n = 159) and prediabetes status at two years po

Updated on:February 21,2024

High weekly physical activity levels linked to lower kidney disease risk in diabetes and overweight/obesity

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainClocking up high weekly levels of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity is linked to a lower risk of developing chronic kidney diseas

Updated on: March 14,2024

High weekly physical activity levels linked to lower kidney disease risk in diabetes and overweight/obesity

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainClocking up high weekly levels of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity is linked to a lower risk of developing chronic kidney diseas

Updated on:March 14,2024

The neonatal ketone body is important for primordial follicle pool formation and regulates ovarian aging in mice

by Higher Education PressThe working model for the function of ketone bodies in formation of primordial follicle pool. Credit: Xin-Ying Wang et alPremature ovarian aging (POA) refers to an early decli

Updated on: February 21,2024

The neonatal ketone body is important for primordial follicle pool formation and regulates ovarian aging in mice

by Higher Education PressThe working model for the function of ketone bodies in formation of primordial follicle pool. Credit: Xin-Ying Wang et alPremature ovarian aging (POA) refers to an early decli

Updated on:February 21,2024

Q and A: Is intermittent fasting good for weight loss?

by Romi LondreCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA friend told me that she is fasting to lose weight. I've tried many diets over the years without much success, so I'm thinking about trying fas

Updated on: February 19,2024

Q and A: Is intermittent fasting good for weight loss?

by Romi LondreCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA friend told me that she is fasting to lose weight. I've tried many diets over the years without much success, so I'm thinking about trying fas

Updated on:February 19,2024

Doctors could soon use facial temperature for early diagnosis of metabolic diseases

byCell PressAverage facial temperatures of three aging-status groups among women 50–60 years old. Credit: Zhengqing Yu and Jing-Dong J HanA colder nose and warmer cheeks may be a telltale sign o

Updated on: July 05,2024

Doctors could soon use facial temperature for early diagnosis of metabolic diseases

byCell PressAverage facial temperatures of three aging-status groups among women 50–60 years old. Credit: Zhengqing Yu and Jing-Dong J HanA colder nose and warmer cheeks may be a telltale sign o

Updated on:July 05,2024

Gray nomads with diabetes need to be more prepared before hitting the road

by Flinders UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOlder Australians with diabetes who embark on caravaning holidays need to ensure they are well prepared to manage their condition while away

Updated on: June 18,2024

Gray nomads with diabetes need to be more prepared before hitting the road

by Flinders UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOlder Australians with diabetes who embark on caravaning holidays need to ensure they are well prepared to manage their condition while away

Updated on:June 18,2024