Do-It-Yourself artificial pancreas given approval by team of experts

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than 40 healthcare professionals and legal experts have issued the first guidance of its kind to support people with type 1 diabetes usin

Updated on: February 19,2024 10

Do-It-Yourself artificial pancreas given approval by team of experts

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than 40 healthcare professionals and legal experts have issued the first guidance of its kind to support people with type 1 diabetes usin

Updated on:February 19,2024 10

Researchers remove uncertainty in question of roadway lighting impacts on human health

by Jacob Levin,Virginia TechThe study conducted on the Virginia Smart Roads includes luminaires of varying colors which are are commercially available for roadway lighting. Credit: Rajaram Bhaga

Updated on: February 19,2024 13

Researchers remove uncertainty in question of roadway lighting impacts on human health

by Jacob Levin,Virginia TechThe study conducted on the Virginia Smart Roads includes luminaires of varying colors which are are commercially available for roadway lighting. Credit: Rajaram Bhaga

Updated on:February 19,2024 13

'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

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'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

Updated on:February 19,2024 11

Weight loss drug liraglutide is safe and effective in children under 12, study finds

byDiabetologiaCredit: Lukas from PexelsThe obesity medication liraglutide is safe and effective in children aged 6 to <12 years, new research being presented at the annual meeting of the Euro

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Weight loss drug liraglutide is safe and effective in children under 12, study finds

byDiabetologiaCredit: Lukas from PexelsThe obesity medication liraglutide is safe and effective in children aged 6 to <12 years, new research being presented at the annual meeting of the Euro

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Scientists discover roles of hypothalamic amino acid sensing in antidepressant effects

by Higher Education PressDeprivation of an essential amino acid leucine exhibits antidepressant effects under chronic stress by stimulating GCN2 and neural activity in AgRP neurons. Credit: Feixiang Y

Updated on: February 03,2024 16

Scientists discover roles of hypothalamic amino acid sensing in antidepressant effects

by Higher Education PressDeprivation of an essential amino acid leucine exhibits antidepressant effects under chronic stress by stimulating GCN2 and neural activity in AgRP neurons. Credit: Feixiang Y

Updated on:February 03,2024 16

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

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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

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Doctors could soon use facial temperature for early diagnosis of metabolic diseases

byCell PressAverage facial temperatures of three aging-status groups among women 50–60 years old. Credit: Zhengqing Yu and Jing-Dong J HanA colder nose and warmer cheeks may be a telltale sign o

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Doctors could soon use facial temperature for early diagnosis of metabolic diseases

byCell PressAverage facial temperatures of three aging-status groups among women 50–60 years old. Credit: Zhengqing Yu and Jing-Dong J HanA colder nose and warmer cheeks may be a telltale sign o

Updated on:July 05,2024 0

For diabetes and liver cancer, study suggests new screening guidelines

by Krista Conger,Stanford University Medical CenterCollagen fibers in a three-dimensional hydrogel (left panel). When advanced glycation end products—a byproduct of poorly controlled diabetes—ar

Updated on: March 14,2024 14

For diabetes and liver cancer, study suggests new screening guidelines

by Krista Conger,Stanford University Medical CenterCollagen fibers in a three-dimensional hydrogel (left panel). When advanced glycation end products—a byproduct of poorly controlled diabetes—ar

Updated on:March 14,2024 14

Pediatric review takes stock of history and current status of long-acting growth hormone therapy

by Cactus CommunicationsThe growth hormone somatotropin is directly involved in regulating growth in children, and continues to play a role in adulthood. Long-acting growth hormone is now available in

Updated on: February 03,2024 19

Pediatric review takes stock of history and current status of long-acting growth hormone therapy

by Cactus CommunicationsThe growth hormone somatotropin is directly involved in regulating growth in children, and continues to play a role in adulthood. Long-acting growth hormone is now available in

Updated on:February 03,2024 19

Excess calories during development may alter the brain and spur adult overeating

by Rutgers UniversityBNST→LHA connectivity is primarily GABAergic and is negatively correlated with early life growth rate. A. Experimental schematic. AAV-Syn-ChR2-eYFP was injected in BNST. B. E

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Excess calories during development may alter the brain and spur adult overeating

by Rutgers UniversityBNST→LHA connectivity is primarily GABAergic and is negatively correlated with early life growth rate. A. Experimental schematic. AAV-Syn-ChR2-eYFP was injected in BNST. B. E

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Dieting: Brain amplifies signal of hunger synapses, finds study

by Max Planck SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany people who have dieted are familiar with the yo-yo effect: after the diet, the kilos are quickly put back on. Researchers from the Max Planck In

Updated on: February 05,2024 15

Dieting: Brain amplifies signal of hunger synapses, finds study

by Max Planck SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany people who have dieted are familiar with the yo-yo effect: after the diet, the kilos are quickly put back on. Researchers from the Max Planck In

Updated on:February 05,2024 15

Direct-to-consumer online platforms expand access, but often fail to convey risks of testosterone therapy

by Northwestern Memorial HealthCareCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDemand for testosterone therapy has soared in the United States with more men seeking to increase hormone levels in hopes of enhanc

Updated on: February 19,2024 10

Direct-to-consumer online platforms expand access, but often fail to convey risks of testosterone therapy

by Northwestern Memorial HealthCareCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDemand for testosterone therapy has soared in the United States with more men seeking to increase hormone levels in hopes of enhanc

Updated on:February 19,2024 10