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

Babies exposed to cannabis in the womb may be at risk for obesity, high blood sugar

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCannabis use among pregnant women is on the rise and may be associated with negative health outcomes in children, according to a new study

Updated on: February 19,2024

Babies exposed to cannabis in the womb may be at risk for obesity, high blood sugar

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCannabis use among pregnant women is on the rise and may be associated with negative health outcomes in children, according to a new study

Updated on:February 19,2024

Isolation severely impacts diabetes management

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that patients' self-management of their diabetes has suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly du

Updated on: January 31,2024

Isolation severely impacts diabetes management

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that patients' self-management of their diabetes has suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly du

Updated on:January 31,2024

Researchers identify molecular link between gut bacteria and excitatory brain signaling in C. elegansv

by Jim Fessenden, UMass Chan Medical SchoolB12produced by gut bacteria suppresses the hyperactive behavior of unc-2(gof) mutants. Credit:Nature Cell Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s4155

Updated on: January 20,2024

Researchers identify molecular link between gut bacteria and excitatory brain signaling in C. elegansv

by Jim Fessenden, UMass Chan Medical SchoolB12produced by gut bacteria suppresses the hyperactive behavior of unc-2(gof) mutants. Credit:Nature Cell Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s4155

Updated on:January 20,2024

New hope for patients with hereditary metabolic disease

by Fabio Bergamin,ETH ZurichIn methylmalonic aciduria, a specific metabolite accumulates in the body. This often leads to patients requiring intensive medical care. Credit: University Children&#

Updated on: February 19,2024

New hope for patients with hereditary metabolic disease

by Fabio Bergamin,ETH ZurichIn methylmalonic aciduria, a specific metabolite accumulates in the body. This often leads to patients requiring intensive medical care. Credit: University Children&#

Updated on:February 19,2024

Direct-to-consumer online platforms expand access, but often fail to convey risks of testosterone therapy

by Northwestern Memorial HealthCareCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDemand for testosterone therapy has soared in the United States with more men seeking to increase hormone levels in hopes of enhanc

Updated on: February 19,2024

Direct-to-consumer online platforms expand access, but often fail to convey risks of testosterone therapy

by Northwestern Memorial HealthCareCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDemand for testosterone therapy has soared in the United States with more men seeking to increase hormone levels in hopes of enhanc

Updated on:February 19,2024

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

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

Unveiling a new mechanism that accelerates aging of adipose tissues

Unveiling a new mechanism that accelerates aging of adipose tissuesbyPohang University of Science and TechnologyMetabolic phenotype affected by aging and adipocyte-specific Crtc2 knockout. Adipo

Updated on: January 24,2024

Unveiling a new mechanism that accelerates aging of adipose tissues

Unveiling a new mechanism that accelerates aging of adipose tissuesbyPohang University of Science and TechnologyMetabolic phenotype affected by aging and adipocyte-specific Crtc2 knockout. Adipo

Updated on:January 24,2024

Longer siestas linked to higher risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome and high blood pressure

byBrigham and Women's Hospital(A) Mediated total effect of long siestas vs. no siesta on BMI. (B) Mediated total effect of long siestas vs. no siesta on glucose. (C) Mediated total effect of

Updated on: February 21,2024

Longer siestas linked to higher risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome and high blood pressure

byBrigham and Women's Hospital(A) Mediated total effect of long siestas vs. no siesta on BMI. (B) Mediated total effect of long siestas vs. no siesta on glucose. (C) Mediated total effect of

Updated on:February 21,2024

Voice analysis can screen people for type 2 diabetes with high accuracy, study finds

byDiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at theAnnual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes(EASD), Madrid (9–13 Sept), highlights

Updated on: September 15,2024

Voice analysis can screen people for type 2 diabetes with high accuracy, study finds

byDiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at theAnnual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes(EASD), Madrid (9–13 Sept), highlights

Updated on:September 15,2024

Study shows that AgRP neurons encode circadian feeding time in mice

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressImage of the AgRP neurons. Credit: Hyojin Kim (University of Iowa).Animals and humans follow specific daily patterns known as circadian rhythms, which naturally promp

Updated on: January 19,2024

Study shows that AgRP neurons encode circadian feeding time in mice

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressImage of the AgRP neurons. Credit: Hyojin Kim (University of Iowa).Animals and humans follow specific daily patterns known as circadian rhythms, which naturally promp

Updated on:January 19,2024

Accelerated progression to T1D during pandemic seen for presymptomatic youth

by Elana GotkineFor youth with presymptomatic type 1 diabetes, the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with accelerated progression to clinical disease, especially among those with COVID-19 infection, ac

Updated on: August 06,2024

Accelerated progression to T1D during pandemic seen for presymptomatic youth

by Elana GotkineFor youth with presymptomatic type 1 diabetes, the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with accelerated progression to clinical disease, especially among those with COVID-19 infection, ac

Updated on:August 06,2024