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

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

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

Health-sector shift work linked to increased odds of metabolic syndrome

For employees of the health sector, shift work is associated with increased risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online June 22 inObesi

Updated on: February 19,2024

Health-sector shift work linked to increased odds of metabolic syndrome

For employees of the health sector, shift work is associated with increased risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online June 22 inObesi

Updated on:February 19,2024

Microprotein found to increase appetite in mice

by Salk InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.004Obesity and metabolic diseases, such as diabetes, are extremely common in the United

Updated on: January 31,2024

Microprotein found to increase appetite in mice

by Salk InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.004Obesity and metabolic diseases, such as diabetes, are extremely common in the United

Updated on:January 31,2024

Gut microbes may determine patients' response to a drug that delays onset of type 1 diabetes

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressTeplizumab delays type 1 diabetes (T1D) in at-risk individuals in TN10 trial, but participants respond differently to the treatment. Systemic, non-pathogenic antibody

Updated on: March 14,2024

Gut microbes may determine patients' response to a drug that delays onset of type 1 diabetes

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressTeplizumab delays type 1 diabetes (T1D) in at-risk individuals in TN10 trial, but participants respond differently to the treatment. Systemic, non-pathogenic antibody

Updated on:March 14,2024

Fructose intake driver of obesity, just like in hibernating animals, study finds

Fructose intake driver of obesity, just like in hibernating animals, study findsby Kelsea Pieters,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Colo

Updated on: January 24,2024

Fructose intake driver of obesity, just like in hibernating animals, study finds

Fructose intake driver of obesity, just like in hibernating animals, study findsby Kelsea Pieters,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Colo

Updated on:January 24,2024

For men, low testosterone means high risk of severe COVID-19

by Washington University School of MedicineA new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that, among men, low testosterone levels in the blood are linked to more

Updated on: February 03,2024

For men, low testosterone means high risk of severe COVID-19

by Washington University School of MedicineA new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that, among men, low testosterone levels in the blood are linked to more

Updated on:February 03,2024

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

Scientists search for new treatment target for diabetic retinopathy

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are searching for a new treatment target fo

Updated on: September 13,2024

Scientists search for new treatment target for diabetic retinopathy

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are searching for a new treatment target fo

Updated on:September 13,2024

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

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

Researchers use algorithm to provide innovative insights into the heterogeneity of type 2 diabetes

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDCredit: Martin Schön et alA landmark study by the German Diabetes Center (DDZ),publishedinThe Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, shed

Updated on: March 27,2024

Researchers use algorithm to provide innovative insights into the heterogeneity of type 2 diabetes

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDCredit: Martin Schön et alA landmark study by the German Diabetes Center (DDZ),publishedinThe Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, shed

Updated on:March 27,2024