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Higher body mass index linked to complications after autologous breast reconstruction

Higher body mass index linked to complications after autologous breast reconstruction

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor women undergoing autologous breast reconstruction—reconstruction using the patient's own tissues, rather than implants—the risks o

Higher body mass index linked to complications after autologous breast reconstruction

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor women undergoing autologous breast reconstruction—reconstruction using the patient's own tissues, rather than implants—the risks o
Rap1 controls the body's sugar levels from the brain

Rap1 controls the body's sugar levels from the brain

by Baylor College of MedicineModifying the activity of gene Rap1 in VMH neurons of the hypothalamus can regulate blood glucose in an animal model. Credit: M. Fukuda/JCI insight, 2021Managing type

Rap1 controls the body's sugar levels from the brain

by Baylor College of MedicineModifying the activity of gene Rap1 in VMH neurons of the hypothalamus can regulate blood glucose in an animal model. Credit: M. Fukuda/JCI insight, 2021Managing type
Building a blueprint of metabolic health—from mouse to human

Building a blueprint of metabolic health—from mouse to human

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Systems(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cels.2024.05.006Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a health condition characterized

Building a blueprint of metabolic health—from mouse to human

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Systems(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cels.2024.05.006Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a health condition characterized
New study uncovers potential treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

New study uncovers potential treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

by JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologySchematic diagram of the mechanism by which Thrap3 affects NAFLD through translocation of AMPK. Dysregulation of autophagy/mitop

New study uncovers potential treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

by JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologySchematic diagram of the mechanism by which Thrap3 affects NAFLD through translocation of AMPK. Dysregulation of autophagy/mitop
Pilot study finds metabolic alterations related to sexual and physical abuse

Pilot study finds metabolic alterations related to sexual and physical abuse

by University of Eastern FinlandSchematic illustration of metabolites correlating positively (+) or negatively (-) with the Trauma and Distress Scale (TADS) Sexual and Physical Abuse scores, and

Pilot study finds metabolic alterations related to sexual and physical abuse

by University of Eastern FinlandSchematic illustration of metabolites correlating positively (+) or negatively (-) with the Trauma and Distress Scale (TADS) Sexual and Physical Abuse scores, and
Competition preparation temporarily lowers resting energy expenditure in physique athletes

Competition preparation temporarily lowers resting energy expenditure in physique athletes

by University of JyväskyläCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study conducted at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä (Finland) found that the reduction in rest

Competition preparation temporarily lowers resting energy expenditure in physique athletes

by University of JyväskyläCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study conducted at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä (Finland) found that the reduction in rest
Immune system can detect disease during pregnancy

Immune system can detect disease during pregnancy

by Svein Inge Meland,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyResearchers now have an overview of how the immune system behaves in normal pregnancies that they can use as a reference for wh

Immune system can detect disease during pregnancy

by Svein Inge Meland,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyResearchers now have an overview of how the immune system behaves in normal pregnancies that they can use as a reference for wh
Closing in on the ultimate quest to regenerate insulin in pancreatic stem cells

Closing in on the ultimate quest to regenerate insulin in pancreatic stem cells

by Baker Heart & Diabetes InstitutePharmacological inhibition of EZH2 catalyzes pancreatic progenitor activation and β-cell maturation. The schematic outlines the progression from pancreatic multi

Closing in on the ultimate quest to regenerate insulin in pancreatic stem cells

by Baker Heart & Diabetes InstitutePharmacological inhibition of EZH2 catalyzes pancreatic progenitor activation and β-cell maturation. The schematic outlines the progression from pancreatic multi
Nationwide study redefines how food environment impacts cardiometabolic diseases

Nationwide study redefines how food environment impacts cardiometabolic diseases

by Elaina Hancock,University of ConnecticutGPS-based food retailer visits in the US. The map shows the percentage of visits to food retailers in 2018–2019 within a ½ mile boundary of the residen

Nationwide study redefines how food environment impacts cardiometabolic diseases

by Elaina Hancock,University of ConnecticutGPS-based food retailer visits in the US. The map shows the percentage of visits to food retailers in 2018–2019 within a ½ mile boundary of the residen
GLP-1 weight-loss meds could interfere with endoscopy, colonoscopy

GLP-1 weight-loss meds could interfere with endoscopy, colonoscopy

by Ernie MundellFood left in the stomach or stool left in the bowel can impede a doctor's ability to successfully perform an endoscopy or colonoscopy.Now, research finds this scenario is more like

GLP-1 weight-loss meds could interfere with endoscopy, colonoscopy

by Ernie MundellFood left in the stomach or stool left in the bowel can impede a doctor's ability to successfully perform an endoscopy or colonoscopy.Now, research finds this scenario is more like
New DNA methylation-based method for precise assessment of pancreas cell composition

New DNA methylation-based method for precise assessment of pancreas cell composition

by Hebrew University of JerusalemHistological image of the human pancreas, stained with antibodies against insulin (green) and glucagon (red), together marking an islet of Langerhans. Blue labels

New DNA methylation-based method for precise assessment of pancreas cell composition

by Hebrew University of JerusalemHistological image of the human pancreas, stained with antibodies against insulin (green) and glucagon (red), together marking an islet of Langerhans. Blue labels
Lower hemoglobin is good for health after all? It may protect against obesity and metabolic syndrome

Lower hemoglobin is good for health after all? It may protect against obesity and metabolic syndrome

by University of OuluHemoglobin. Credit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by the University of Oulu in Finland refutes the belief that high hemoglobin levels are always desirable for health. A study b

Lower hemoglobin is good for health after all? It may protect against obesity and metabolic syndrome

by University of OuluHemoglobin. Credit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by the University of Oulu in Finland refutes the belief that high hemoglobin levels are always desirable for health. A study b