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Unhealthy sleep linked to diabetes in a diverse population

Unhealthy sleep linked to diabetes in a diverse population

byVanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsPersistently unhealthy sleep, either not enough or too much, is associated with a significantly increased risk of type 2

Unhealthy sleep linked to diabetes in a diverse population

byVanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsPersistently unhealthy sleep, either not enough or too much, is associated with a significantly increased risk of type 2
Increased risk of heart disease may be linked to your stress hormone sensitivity

Increased risk of heart disease may be linked to your stress hormone sensitivity

by European Society for Paediatric EndocrinologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople that are particularly sensitive to stress hormones also exhibit markers that suggest they are at greater risk of

Increased risk of heart disease may be linked to your stress hormone sensitivity

by European Society for Paediatric EndocrinologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople that are particularly sensitive to stress hormones also exhibit markers that suggest they are at greater risk of
Obesity alters molecular architecture of liver cells. Repairing structure reverses metabolic disease

Obesity alters molecular architecture of liver cells. Repairing structure reverses metabolic disease

by Harvard School of Public HealthThe endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is white and lipid droplets appear yellow In this three-dimensional image of the interior of a diseased mouse liver cell created b

Obesity alters molecular architecture of liver cells. Repairing structure reverses metabolic disease

by Harvard School of Public HealthThe endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is white and lipid droplets appear yellow In this three-dimensional image of the interior of a diseased mouse liver cell created b
Clinical report addresses screening, management of congenital hypothyroidism

Clinical report addresses screening, management of congenital hypothyroidism

by Elana GotkineNewborn screening (NBS) and management of congenital hypothyroidism is addressed in a clinical report published online Dec. 19 inPediatrics.Noting that prompt diagnosis ofc

Clinical report addresses screening, management of congenital hypothyroidism

by Elana GotkineNewborn screening (NBS) and management of congenital hypothyroidism is addressed in a clinical report published online Dec. 19 inPediatrics.Noting that prompt diagnosis ofc
Loss of placental hormone linked to brain and social behavior changes

Loss of placental hormone linked to brain and social behavior changes

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm birth has been shown to increase the risk of autism spectrum disorders and other developmental problems, particularly

Loss of placental hormone linked to brain and social behavior changes

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm birth has been shown to increase the risk of autism spectrum disorders and other developmental problems, particularly
Ovary removal when young could raise Parkinson's risk

Ovary removal when young could raise Parkinson's risk

by Cara MurezWomen who have both of their ovaries removed before age 43 have an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease or parkinsonism, according to a recent study.This may owe to the su

Ovary removal when young could raise Parkinson's risk

by Cara MurezWomen who have both of their ovaries removed before age 43 have an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease or parkinsonism, according to a recent study.This may owe to the su
'Tiny but mighty' gene fragments are crucial for maintaining blood glucose levels, shows study

'Tiny but mighty' gene fragments are crucial for maintaining blood glucose levels, shows study

by Center for Genomic RegulationPancreatic islets in mice, specialized tissues that host beta cells. On the left, a healthy pancreatic islet is shown with its typical morphology with alpha cells in th

'Tiny but mighty' gene fragments are crucial for maintaining blood glucose levels, shows study

by Center for Genomic RegulationPancreatic islets in mice, specialized tissues that host beta cells. On the left, a healthy pancreatic islet is shown with its typical morphology with alpha cells in th
Subjective walking speed can serve as a simple predictor of metabolic health in obese individuals

Subjective walking speed can serve as a simple predictor of metabolic health in obese individuals

byDoshisha UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWalking speed can provide insights into health, extending beyond mere mobility, so much so that it is considered to be the "sixth vita

Subjective walking speed can serve as a simple predictor of metabolic health in obese individuals

byDoshisha UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWalking speed can provide insights into health, extending beyond mere mobility, so much so that it is considered to be the "sixth vita
Obesity risk may pass from mothers to daughters

Obesity risk may pass from mothers to daughters

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with obesity may share risk for the disease with their daughters, but not their sons, according to a new study published in theJournal

Obesity risk may pass from mothers to daughters

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with obesity may share risk for the disease with their daughters, but not their sons, according to a new study published in theJournal
Anti-aging compound improves muscle glucose metabolism in people

Anti-aging compound improves muscle glucose metabolism in people

by Washington University School of MedicineSenior investigator Samuel Klein, MD, (left), in the laboratory with Adewole Okunade, PhD. Klein's team found that NMN improved the ability of insul

Anti-aging compound improves muscle glucose metabolism in people

by Washington University School of MedicineSenior investigator Samuel Klein, MD, (left), in the laboratory with Adewole Okunade, PhD. Klein's team found that NMN improved the ability of insul
Researchers uncover intriguing connection between diet, eye health and lifespan

Researchers uncover intriguing connection between diet, eye health and lifespan

by Buck Institute for Research on AgingCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the Buck Institute have demonstrated for the first time a link between diet, circadian rhythms, eye health and lifespan

Researchers uncover intriguing connection between diet, eye health and lifespan

by Buck Institute for Research on AgingCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the Buck Institute have demonstrated for the first time a link between diet, circadian rhythms, eye health and lifespan
Gray nomads with diabetes need to be more prepared before hitting the road

Gray nomads with diabetes need to be more prepared before hitting the road

by Flinders UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOlder Australians with diabetes who embark on caravaning holidays need to ensure they are well prepared to manage their condition while away

Gray nomads with diabetes need to be more prepared before hitting the road

by Flinders UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOlder Australians with diabetes who embark on caravaning holidays need to ensure they are well prepared to manage their condition while away