Women may experience different PCOS symptoms depending on where they live

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: http://www.scientificanimations.com, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsWomen with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in Alabama may be more likely to have exc

Updated on: January 28,2024

Women may experience different PCOS symptoms depending on where they live

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: http://www.scientificanimations.com, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsWomen with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in Alabama may be more likely to have exc

Updated on:January 28,2024

Hormones have the potential to treat liver fibrosis, new study finds

by Birgitte Svennevig,University of Southern DenmarkGraphical Abstract. Credit:Journal of Hepatology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2023.11.001Hormone therapy may be associated with meno

Updated on: January 09,2024

Hormones have the potential to treat liver fibrosis, new study finds

by Birgitte Svennevig,University of Southern DenmarkGraphical Abstract. Credit:Journal of Hepatology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2023.11.001Hormone therapy may be associated with meno

Updated on:January 09,2024

Improving obesity care: New AI technique to predict waist circumference and identify patient obesity risk

by Catherine Graham,Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new artificial intelligence tool can predict the size of a person's waistline by simply analyzing their age, height, we

Updated on: October 10,2024

Improving obesity care: New AI technique to predict waist circumference and identify patient obesity risk

by Catherine Graham,Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new artificial intelligence tool can predict the size of a person's waistline by simply analyzing their age, height, we

Updated on:October 10,2024

Study finds increased body and abdominal fat cause insulin resistance in teenagers, raising type 2 diabetes risk

by University of Eastern FinlandBoth total body fat mass and abdominal fat cause hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, and insulin resistance, with abdominal fat doubling the risk of metabolic dysfunc

Updated on: March 14,2024

Study finds increased body and abdominal fat cause insulin resistance in teenagers, raising type 2 diabetes risk

by University of Eastern FinlandBoth total body fat mass and abdominal fat cause hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, and insulin resistance, with abdominal fat doubling the risk of metabolic dysfunc

Updated on:March 14,2024

Over 800 million adults living with diabetes with more than half not receiving treatment, global study suggests

byLancetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe total number of adults living with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes in the world has surpassed 800 million—over four times the total number in 1990,

Updated on: November 21,2024

Over 800 million adults living with diabetes with more than half not receiving treatment, global study suggests

byLancetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe total number of adults living with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes in the world has surpassed 800 million—over four times the total number in 1990,

Updated on:November 21,2024

Scientists identify rare gene variants which confer up to 6-fold increase in risk of obesity

by UK Research and InnovationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Medical Research Council (MRC) researchers has identified genetic variants in two genes that have some of the largest

Updated on: April 06,2024

Scientists identify rare gene variants which confer up to 6-fold increase in risk of obesity

by UK Research and InnovationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Medical Research Council (MRC) researchers has identified genetic variants in two genes that have some of the largest

Updated on:April 06,2024

Study finds that ketone bodies, as alternative cellular fuels, boost immunity

byVan Andel Research InstituteCredit: Van Andel Research InstituteA metabolic by-product that is more prevalent during fasting may supercharge immune cells as they fight infection and disease, r

Updated on: January 22,2024

Study finds that ketone bodies, as alternative cellular fuels, boost immunity

byVan Andel Research InstituteCredit: Van Andel Research InstituteA metabolic by-product that is more prevalent during fasting may supercharge immune cells as they fight infection and disease, r

Updated on:January 22,2024

Study discovers circadian clock regulates axonal regeneration and repair

by Hayley Dunning, Meesha Patel, Bryony Ravate,Imperial College LondonGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.10.012Scientists from the Department

Updated on: January 09,2024

Study discovers circadian clock regulates axonal regeneration and repair

by Hayley Dunning, Meesha Patel, Bryony Ravate,Imperial College LondonGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.10.012Scientists from the Department

Updated on:January 09,2024

Study shows hybrid pumps work very well in type 1 diabetes

byUniversity of GothenburgProportion of persons with an improvement in HbA1c of 0.5% (5.5 mmol/mol) and 1% (11 mmol/mol) and time in range of 5% and 10%. Credit:Journal of Diabetes Science

Updated on: April 27,2024

Study shows hybrid pumps work very well in type 1 diabetes

byUniversity of GothenburgProportion of persons with an improvement in HbA1c of 0.5% (5.5 mmol/mol) and 1% (11 mmol/mol) and time in range of 5% and 10%. Credit:Journal of Diabetes Science

Updated on:April 27,2024

Drug screen points toward novel diabetes treatments

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeA focused chemical screen identified AZD7762 that increases glucose-stimulated insulin secretion of mouse and human islets.a, Schematic diagram of the chemic

Updated on: May 25,2024

Drug screen points toward novel diabetes treatments

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeA focused chemical screen identified AZD7762 that increases glucose-stimulated insulin secretion of mouse and human islets.a, Schematic diagram of the chemic

Updated on:May 25,2024

Study identifies potential treatment target for prostate cancer resistant to hormone therapy

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonTRAF4 overexpression promotes 22Rv1 and VCaP cell androgen-independent cell growth. (A) MTS cell proliferation assay was performed in TRAF4 overexpressing

Updated on: January 22,2024

Study identifies potential treatment target for prostate cancer resistant to hormone therapy

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonTRAF4 overexpression promotes 22Rv1 and VCaP cell androgen-independent cell growth. (A) MTS cell proliferation assay was performed in TRAF4 overexpressing

Updated on:January 22,2024

Don't believe the hype—menopausal women don't all need to check—or increase—their testosterone levels

by Susan Davis,The ConversationCredit: Pexels/Liza SummerEver heard "low testosterone" blamed for low mood, brain fog and loss of vitality? Despite all evidence to the contrary, social

Updated on: January 22,2024

Don't believe the hype—menopausal women don't all need to check—or increase—their testosterone levels

by Susan Davis,The ConversationCredit: Pexels/Liza SummerEver heard "low testosterone" blamed for low mood, brain fog and loss of vitality? Despite all evidence to the contrary, social

Updated on:January 22,2024