Study finds tuberculosis changes liver metabolism and could promote diabetes

byUniversity of LeicesterMycobacterium tuberculosis alters the immunometabolic landscape of the liver. Credit:PLOS Pathogens(2024). DOI: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1012565Scientists from t

Updated on: October 31,2024

Study finds tuberculosis changes liver metabolism and could promote diabetes

byUniversity of LeicesterMycobacterium tuberculosis alters the immunometabolic landscape of the liver. Credit:PLOS Pathogens(2024). DOI: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1012565Scientists from t

Updated on:October 31,2024

More protein doesn't mean more strength in resistance-trained middle-aged adults

by Diana Yates,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignGraduate student Colleen McKenna, professor Nicholas Burd and their colleagues tested the hypothesis that a high-protein diet would confe

Updated on: February 03,2024

More protein doesn't mean more strength in resistance-trained middle-aged adults

by Diana Yates,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignGraduate student Colleen McKenna, professor Nicholas Burd and their colleagues tested the hypothesis that a high-protein diet would confe

Updated on:February 03,2024

A new way to fight diseases? Stop viruses from stealing nutrients

by Leslie Tate,Tulane UniversityHost nutrient metabolism is altered in response to viruses. a, Viruses such as HCV and SARS-CoV-2 interact with entry/metabolic factors to increase fatty acid syn

Updated on: January 31,2024

A new way to fight diseases? Stop viruses from stealing nutrients

by Leslie Tate,Tulane UniversityHost nutrient metabolism is altered in response to viruses. a, Viruses such as HCV and SARS-CoV-2 interact with entry/metabolic factors to increase fatty acid syn

Updated on:January 31,2024

Study ties heart disease, diabetes to cannabis exposure in utero

by Adela Talbot,University of Western OntarioDaniel Hardy, a Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry professor, led a recent study that found “alarming” damage to important organs in newborn

Updated on: June 11,2024

Study ties heart disease, diabetes to cannabis exposure in utero

by Adela Talbot,University of Western OntarioDaniel Hardy, a Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry professor, led a recent study that found “alarming” damage to important organs in newborn

Updated on:June 11,2024

Bariatric surgery may cut risk of obesity-related cancers by more than half

by Digestive Disease WeekCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainJust 4% of patients with obesity who underwent bariatric surgery developed obesity-associated cancer in a 10-year follow up, compared to 8.9%

Updated on: June 12,2024

Bariatric surgery may cut risk of obesity-related cancers by more than half

by Digestive Disease WeekCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainJust 4% of patients with obesity who underwent bariatric surgery developed obesity-associated cancer in a 10-year follow up, compared to 8.9%

Updated on:June 12,2024

Does maternal obesity during pregnancy impact offspring's liver and skeletal muscle metabolism?

by WileyCredit:The FASEB Journal(2022). DOI: 10.1096/fj.202201473RA recent study inThe FASEB Journalhas identified metabolic perturbations in the liver and skeletal muscle

Updated on: February 19,2024

Does maternal obesity during pregnancy impact offspring's liver and skeletal muscle metabolism?

by WileyCredit:The FASEB Journal(2022). DOI: 10.1096/fj.202201473RA recent study inThe FASEB Journalhas identified metabolic perturbations in the liver and skeletal muscle

Updated on:February 19,2024

Study: Parathyroidectomy shows no effect on kidney function in older adults with hyperparathyroidism

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn emulated randomized trial performed using observational data from more than 43,000 adults with primary hyperparathyroidism fou

Updated on: February 21,2024

Study: Parathyroidectomy shows no effect on kidney function in older adults with hyperparathyroidism

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn emulated randomized trial performed using observational data from more than 43,000 adults with primary hyperparathyroidism fou

Updated on:February 21,2024

New perspectives on metabolic (dysfunction) associated fatty liver disease

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFatty liver disease is a condition characterized by a build-up of fat in the liver and is the most common chronic liver disease th

Updated on: January 17,2024

New perspectives on metabolic (dysfunction) associated fatty liver disease

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFatty liver disease is a condition characterized by a build-up of fat in the liver and is the most common chronic liver disease th

Updated on:January 17,2024

Intermittent fasting improves Alzheimer's pathology in mouse model

Intermittent fasting improves Alzheimer's pathology in mouse modelbyUniversity of California - San DiegoThis confocal microscopy image shows amyloid plaques (blue and red) in the brain of a

Updated on: January 24,2024

Intermittent fasting improves Alzheimer's pathology in mouse model

Intermittent fasting improves Alzheimer's pathology in mouse modelbyUniversity of California - San DiegoThis confocal microscopy image shows amyloid plaques (blue and red) in the brain of a

Updated on:January 24,2024

A new injectable shows promise to prevent and treat hypoglycemia

byAmerican Chemical SocietyEncapsulated glucagon for insulin-induced hypoglycemia dissolves when sugar levels get seriously low (less than 60 milligrams per deciliter, mg/dL), releasing the horm

Updated on: October 09,2024

A new injectable shows promise to prevent and treat hypoglycemia

byAmerican Chemical SocietyEncapsulated glucagon for insulin-induced hypoglycemia dissolves when sugar levels get seriously low (less than 60 milligrams per deciliter, mg/dL), releasing the horm

Updated on:October 09,2024

Consumer protection: Novel method for detecting hormonally active substances

by Dresden University of TechnologyScheme of the new detection principle. A functionalized hydrogel microparticle (blue sphere) binds to the directionally immobilized enzyme (red) on a chip surfa

Updated on: February 19,2024

Consumer protection: Novel method for detecting hormonally active substances

by Dresden University of TechnologyScheme of the new detection principle. A functionalized hydrogel microparticle (blue sphere) binds to the directionally immobilized enzyme (red) on a chip surfa

Updated on:February 19,2024

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

Updated on: September 02,2024

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

Updated on:September 02,2024