Legit Ozempic sales soar while counterfeits put patients in danger

by Ernie MundellTwo new studies show how eager Americans are to obtain either safe, legitimate versions of Ozempic or counterfeit and potentially dangerous forms of the diabetes/weight-loss drug.One s

Updated on: August 26,2024

Legit Ozempic sales soar while counterfeits put patients in danger

by Ernie MundellTwo new studies show how eager Americans are to obtain either safe, legitimate versions of Ozempic or counterfeit and potentially dangerous forms of the diabetes/weight-loss drug.One s

Updated on:August 26,2024

Kallistatin found to contribute to the beneficial metabolic effects of weight loss

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDExpression of the protein Kallistatin increases after weight reduction. In mice, it improves hepatic insulin sensitivity. Credit: IDM, support@biorender.

Updated on: March 27,2024

Kallistatin found to contribute to the beneficial metabolic effects of weight loss

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDExpression of the protein Kallistatin increases after weight reduction. In mice, it improves hepatic insulin sensitivity. Credit: IDM, support@biorender.

Updated on:March 27,2024

Scientists discover new role for bile acids: They curb appetite by entering the brain

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneNeuronal cell line (mHypoE-N41) transfected with NPY-mCherry (in red) and stained with phalloidin to label the actin cytoskeleton (in green). In this ce

Updated on: February 03,2024

Scientists discover new role for bile acids: They curb appetite by entering the brain

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneNeuronal cell line (mHypoE-N41) transfected with NPY-mCherry (in red) and stained with phalloidin to label the actin cytoskeleton (in green). In this ce

Updated on:February 03,2024

Reprogramming of energy metabolism restores cardiac function after infarction in mice

byMax Planck SocietyIn mice with an inactive Cpt1b gene, the heart can regenerate after an infarction. Credit: MPI for Heart and Lung Research, created with Biorender.comAfter birth, the human h

Updated on: January 17,2024

Reprogramming of energy metabolism restores cardiac function after infarction in mice

byMax Planck SocietyIn mice with an inactive Cpt1b gene, the heart can regenerate after an infarction. Credit: MPI for Heart and Lung Research, created with Biorender.comAfter birth, the human h

Updated on:January 17,2024

Intestinal bacteria release molecular 'brake' on weight gain, study finds

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterSecondary structure of long non-coding RNA Snhg9. (A) Secondary structure of Snhg9 RNA predicted by RNAfold (49) with nucleotide positions indicated. (B) Location

Updated on: January 17,2024

Intestinal bacteria release molecular 'brake' on weight gain, study finds

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterSecondary structure of long non-coding RNA Snhg9. (A) Secondary structure of Snhg9 RNA predicted by RNAfold (49) with nucleotide positions indicated. (B) Location

Updated on:January 17,2024

Researchers warn people with type 1 diabetes to use fitness video games with caution

by Staffordshire UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe authors of a new study are warning people with type 1 diabetes to use fitness video games with caution.The studyby Staffordsh

Updated on: March 05,2024

Researchers warn people with type 1 diabetes to use fitness video games with caution

by Staffordshire UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe authors of a new study are warning people with type 1 diabetes to use fitness video games with caution.The studyby Staffordsh

Updated on:March 05,2024

Secretin hormone induces satiation by activating brown fat

by University of TurkuPositron emission tomography images showing glucose tracer uptake after placebo and secretin infusions. Arrows show the location of brown adipose tissue. Credit: University

Updated on: February 03,2024

Secretin hormone induces satiation by activating brown fat

by University of TurkuPositron emission tomography images showing glucose tracer uptake after placebo and secretin infusions. Arrows show the location of brown adipose tissue. Credit: University

Updated on:February 03,2024

Growing number of hypothyroidism patients receiving treatment other than levothyroxine

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe use of thyroid hormones other than the commonly prescribed hormone medicine levothyroxine to treat hypothyroidism, or underactive thyr

Updated on: January 22,2024

Growing number of hypothyroidism patients receiving treatment other than levothyroxine

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe use of thyroid hormones other than the commonly prescribed hormone medicine levothyroxine to treat hypothyroidism, or underactive thyr

Updated on:January 22,2024

Q and A: Metabolic syndrome and lifestyle changes

by Robert RizzaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainI just turned 40 and had my annual physical, which included a large panel of blood tests. I was told that I have metabolic syndrome and could develop d

Updated on: February 21,2024

Q and A: Metabolic syndrome and lifestyle changes

by Robert RizzaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainI just turned 40 and had my annual physical, which included a large panel of blood tests. I was told that I have metabolic syndrome and could develop d

Updated on:February 21,2024

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

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

Do oral contraceptives affect muscle recovery after exercise? No, say researchers

byAarhus UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRecovering quickly from a tough training session or match is crucial for athletes' performance. Therefore, they must be aware of all the

Updated on: January 17,2024

Do oral contraceptives affect muscle recovery after exercise? No, say researchers

byAarhus UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRecovering quickly from a tough training session or match is crucial for athletes' performance. Therefore, they must be aware of all the

Updated on:January 17,2024

Afternoon or evening physical activity is linked to reduced insulin resistance, better control of blood sugar

by DiabetologiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published inDiabetologiafinds that afternoon or evening physical activity is associated with reduced insulin resistance (and thus b

Updated on: February 21,2024

Afternoon or evening physical activity is linked to reduced insulin resistance, better control of blood sugar

by DiabetologiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published inDiabetologiafinds that afternoon or evening physical activity is associated with reduced insulin resistance (and thus b

Updated on:February 21,2024