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What is type 1.5 diabetes? It's a bit like type 1 and a bit like type 2—but it's often misdiagnosed

What is type 1.5 diabetes? It's a bit like type 1 and a bit like type 2—but it's often misdiagnosed

by Emily Burch and Lauren Ball,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile you're likely familiar with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, you've probably heard less about type 1.5 di

What is type 1.5 diabetes? It's a bit like type 1 and a bit like type 2—but it's often misdiagnosed

by Emily Burch and Lauren Ball,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile you're likely familiar with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, you've probably heard less about type 1.5 di
Humanized mice reveal arsenic may raise diabetes risk only for males

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

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
Novel biomarker for glucocorticoids could help tailor treatments

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Scientists study links between obesity, age and body chemistry

Scientists study links between obesity, age and body chemistry

by Clemson UniversityComparison of total body, liver, and WAT weights between all treatment groups. Total body weight, liver weight, hepatic somatic index (HSI), WAT weight, and WAT somatic index

Scientists study links between obesity, age and body chemistry

by Clemson UniversityComparison of total body, liver, and WAT weights between all treatment groups. Total body weight, liver weight, hepatic somatic index (HSI), WAT weight, and WAT somatic index
Scientists redefine obesity with discovery of two major subtypes

Scientists redefine obesity with discovery of two major subtypes

by Van Andel Research InstituteDysregulated HDAC-related transcriptome precedes the Nnat+/-p-overgrowth. a, Venn diagram of differential gene expression analyses of islets transcriptome of 6 week

Scientists redefine obesity with discovery of two major subtypes

by Van Andel Research InstituteDysregulated HDAC-related transcriptome precedes the Nnat+/-p-overgrowth. a, Venn diagram of differential gene expression analyses of islets transcriptome of 6 week
Researchers identify molecular link between gut bacteria and excitatory brain signaling in C. elegansv

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

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
Could cholesterol explain why childhood obesity leads to early puberty?

Could cholesterol explain why childhood obesity leads to early puberty?

by University of CopenhagenDietary cholesterol systemically promotes growth through insulin signaling(A) Larval growth on synthetic medium, reflected in pupal size, increases with increasing diet

Could cholesterol explain why childhood obesity leads to early puberty?

by University of CopenhagenDietary cholesterol systemically promotes growth through insulin signaling(A) Larval growth on synthetic medium, reflected in pupal size, increases with increasing diet