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

Updated on: February 03,2024

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

Updated on:February 03,2024

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

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

Paper-based biosensor offers pain-free diabetes monitoring via sweat

by Chris Kocher,Binghamton UniversityA new paper-based biosensor system uses bacterial spores that germinate in response to glucose in potassium-rich bodily fluids, such as sweat. Credit: Bingha

Updated on: January 08,2025

Paper-based biosensor offers pain-free diabetes monitoring via sweat

by Chris Kocher,Binghamton UniversityA new paper-based biosensor system uses bacterial spores that germinate in response to glucose in potassium-rich bodily fluids, such as sweat. Credit: Bingha

Updated on:January 08,2025

D-glyceric acid found to activate cellular mitochondria and reduce low-grade inflammation in aged

by University of JyväskyläCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä analyzed the health effects of a patented DGA compound and compared them to the effects

Updated on: January 31,2024

D-glyceric acid found to activate cellular mitochondria and reduce low-grade inflammation in aged

by University of JyväskyläCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä analyzed the health effects of a patented DGA compound and compared them to the effects

Updated on:January 31,2024

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

High aerobic fitness does not protect children from metabolic syndrome, study finds

by University of JyväskyläDifferences in V̇O2peakamong children with different numbers of cardiometabolic risk factors. The metabolic syndrome was defined using the modified National Choles

Updated on: February 21,2024

High aerobic fitness does not protect children from metabolic syndrome, study finds

by University of JyväskyläDifferences in V̇O2peakamong children with different numbers of cardiometabolic risk factors. The metabolic syndrome was defined using the modified National Choles

Updated on:February 21,2024

Scientists discover roles of hypothalamic amino acid sensing in antidepressant effects

by Higher Education PressDeprivation of an essential amino acid leucine exhibits antidepressant effects under chronic stress by stimulating GCN2 and neural activity in AgRP neurons. Credit: Feixiang Y

Updated on: February 03,2024

Scientists discover roles of hypothalamic amino acid sensing in antidepressant effects

by Higher Education PressDeprivation of an essential amino acid leucine exhibits antidepressant effects under chronic stress by stimulating GCN2 and neural activity in AgRP neurons. Credit: Feixiang Y

Updated on:February 03,2024

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

Exercise + weight loss perfect combo to fight diabetes

by Cara MurezPairing exercise with a 10% weight loss can make a major health improvement in people living with obesity and prediabetes, a new study says.Building inregular exercisemore tha

Updated on: January 24,2024

Exercise + weight loss perfect combo to fight diabetes

by Cara MurezPairing exercise with a 10% weight loss can make a major health improvement in people living with obesity and prediabetes, a new study says.Building inregular exercisemore tha

Updated on:January 24,2024

Timing smoking cessation attempts with women's hormone levels could improve success

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainClassic characters like Holly Golightly of "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and Danny Zuko of "Grease" cer

Updated on: January 31,2024

Timing smoking cessation attempts with women's hormone levels could improve success

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainClassic characters like Holly Golightly of "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and Danny Zuko of "Grease" cer

Updated on:January 31,2024

Non-COVID-19 deaths among people with diabetes jumped during pandemic, global study reveals

by University of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNon-COVID-19-related deaths among people with diabetes increased during the pandemic, as did the diabetes complication of si

Updated on: March 05,2024

Non-COVID-19 deaths among people with diabetes jumped during pandemic, global study reveals

by University of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNon-COVID-19-related deaths among people with diabetes increased during the pandemic, as did the diabetes complication of si

Updated on:March 05,2024

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