Cells can use uridine, a component of RNA, as a source of energy

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Sonja Vasiljeva, Broad CommunicationsOur bodies burn carbohydrates, proteins, and fat for fuel, and now, researchers at the Broa

Updated on: February 19,2024

Cells can use uridine, a component of RNA, as a source of energy

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Sonja Vasiljeva, Broad CommunicationsOur bodies burn carbohydrates, proteins, and fat for fuel, and now, researchers at the Broa

Updated on:February 19,2024

People with type 2 diabetes who eat low-carb may be able to discontinue medication

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdults with type 2 diabetes on a low-carbohydrate diet may see benefits to their beta-cell function, allowing them to better manage their disease

Updated on: October 31,2024

People with type 2 diabetes who eat low-carb may be able to discontinue medication

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdults with type 2 diabetes on a low-carbohydrate diet may see benefits to their beta-cell function, allowing them to better manage their disease

Updated on:October 31,2024

Obesity may lead to a decline in lung function in premenopausal and postmenopausal women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity has been linked to a wide array of health problems. A new study suggests that abdominal obesity as measured by bod

Updated on: January 31,2024

Obesity may lead to a decline in lung function in premenopausal and postmenopausal women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity has been linked to a wide array of health problems. A new study suggests that abdominal obesity as measured by bod

Updated on:January 31,2024

Important role of intestinal immune cells in iron deficiency identified for the first time

by Medical University of ViennaTSC2 deletion in myeloid cells impairs medullary erythropoiesis. (A) Schematic representation of the genetic background of cre/+ mice vs +/+ controls. TSC2 knockout

Updated on: February 21,2024

Important role of intestinal immune cells in iron deficiency identified for the first time

by Medical University of ViennaTSC2 deletion in myeloid cells impairs medullary erythropoiesis. (A) Schematic representation of the genetic background of cre/+ mice vs +/+ controls. TSC2 knockout

Updated on:February 21,2024

Data suggest cardiometabolic risk of a higher BMI may be underestimated in taller populations worldwide

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDThe cardiometabolic risk of a higher BMI may be underestimated in taller grown populations worldwide. Credit: DZDSince 1990, the prevalence of obesity am

Updated on: July 09,2024

Data suggest cardiometabolic risk of a higher BMI may be underestimated in taller populations worldwide

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDThe cardiometabolic risk of a higher BMI may be underestimated in taller grown populations worldwide. Credit: DZDSince 1990, the prevalence of obesity am

Updated on:July 09,2024

Researchers explore changes to microbiome following weight-loss surgery

by Jim Oldfield,University of TorontoGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101051Researchers at the University of Toronto and its partner h

Updated on: January 18,2024

Researchers explore changes to microbiome following weight-loss surgery

by Jim Oldfield,University of TorontoGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101051Researchers at the University of Toronto and its partner h

Updated on:January 18,2024

Prenatal phthalate exposure can significantly impact infant behavior and cognition, says study

by Tejas Mahadevan,Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and TechnologyCredit:Neurotoxicology and Teratology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.ntt.2022.107102Prenatal exposure to phthalates, a

Updated on: February 21,2024

Prenatal phthalate exposure can significantly impact infant behavior and cognition, says study

by Tejas Mahadevan,Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and TechnologyCredit:Neurotoxicology and Teratology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.ntt.2022.107102Prenatal exposure to phthalates, a

Updated on:February 21,2024

Experimental compound counters diabetic complications

by NYU Langone HealthThelarger, centrally located structure shown here is a glomerulus in a mouse kidney, which is known to be damaged by diabetes, as made evident by the scar tissue dyed p

Updated on: February 21,2024

Experimental compound counters diabetic complications

by NYU Langone HealthThelarger, centrally located structure shown here is a glomerulus in a mouse kidney, which is known to be damaged by diabetes, as made evident by the scar tissue dyed p

Updated on:February 21,2024

Late-life exercise shows rejuvenating effects on cellular level

by University of ArkansasCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor people who hate exercising, here comes some more bad news: it may also keep you younger. Not just looking younger, but actually younger, on a

Updated on: February 21,2024

Late-life exercise shows rejuvenating effects on cellular level

by University of ArkansasCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor people who hate exercising, here comes some more bad news: it may also keep you younger. Not just looking younger, but actually younger, on a

Updated on:February 21,2024

Mitochondria's role in diabetes: Could reversing damage offer a cure?

Updated on: March 17,2025

Mitochondria's role in diabetes: Could reversing damage offer a cure?

Updated on:March 17,2025

Unravelling the mysteries around type 2 diabetes

by University of LeedsCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor more than 30 years, scientists have been trying to unravel the mystery of how a key biological molecule self assembles into a rogue protein-like

Updated on: February 05,2024

Unravelling the mysteries around type 2 diabetes

by University of LeedsCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor more than 30 years, scientists have been trying to unravel the mystery of how a key biological molecule self assembles into a rogue protein-like

Updated on:February 05,2024

Memory biomarkers confirm aerobic exercise helps cognitive function in older adults

by Florida Atlantic UniversityThe enhanced physical activity group underwent 26 weeks of supervised treadmill training. Blood samples for both groups were taken at baseline and after 26 weeks. Cr

Updated on: February 05,2024

Memory biomarkers confirm aerobic exercise helps cognitive function in older adults

by Florida Atlantic UniversityThe enhanced physical activity group underwent 26 weeks of supervised treadmill training. Blood samples for both groups were taken at baseline and after 26 weeks. Cr

Updated on:February 05,2024