New study shows glutaminase 2 regulates glucose metabolism in pancreatic beta-cells

by Chiba UniversityResearchers from Chiba University in Japan have found that GLS2 has an important role in glucose homeostasis under conditions of hyperglycemia. Credit: Sawako Suzuki from Chiba Univ

Updated on: January 22,2024

New study shows glutaminase 2 regulates glucose metabolism in pancreatic beta-cells

by Chiba UniversityResearchers from Chiba University in Japan have found that GLS2 has an important role in glucose homeostasis under conditions of hyperglycemia. Credit: Sawako Suzuki from Chiba Univ

Updated on:January 22,2024

Researcher says men should abstain from drinking at least three months prior to conceiving

by Courtney Price,Texas A&M UniversityA mouse model to determine the capacity of the sperm epigenome to recover 1 month after the cessation of alcohol exposures. (A) Experimental design: we

Updated on: January 18,2024

Researcher says men should abstain from drinking at least three months prior to conceiving

by Courtney Price,Texas A&M UniversityA mouse model to determine the capacity of the sperm epigenome to recover 1 month after the cessation of alcohol exposures. (A) Experimental design: we

Updated on:January 18,2024

Eating disorders affect everyone regardless of race, gender or age, say experts

byTaylor & FrancisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe myth that "only skinny white affluent girls develop eating disorders" is to blame for other sufferers not getting diagnosed

Updated on: December 30,2023

Eating disorders affect everyone regardless of race, gender or age, say experts

byTaylor & FrancisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe myth that "only skinny white affluent girls develop eating disorders" is to blame for other sufferers not getting diagnosed

Updated on:December 30,2023

Low-cost anti-inflammatory hydrogel could improve skin wound healing in diabetics

by Julia Moióli,FAPESPWounds of mice treated with hydrogel containing AnxA12–26 were healed completely after 14 days. Credit: image: researchers’ archiveResearchers in São Paulo state, Brazil, h

Updated on: January 04,2024

Low-cost anti-inflammatory hydrogel could improve skin wound healing in diabetics

by Julia Moióli,FAPESPWounds of mice treated with hydrogel containing AnxA12–26 were healed completely after 14 days. Credit: image: researchers’ archiveResearchers in São Paulo state, Brazil, h

Updated on:January 04,2024

Study ties diabetes and obesity to increased risk of liver cancer relapse

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityDiabetes mellitus and obesity are risks for late postoperative recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma. Credit: Osaka Metropolitan UniversityHepatocellular carcinom

Updated on: October 24,2024

Study ties diabetes and obesity to increased risk of liver cancer relapse

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityDiabetes mellitus and obesity are risks for late postoperative recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma. Credit: Osaka Metropolitan UniversityHepatocellular carcinom

Updated on:October 24,2024

Crash diets may work against you, and could have permanent consequences

by Christopher Gaffney,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThose trying to kick-start their weight loss or perhaps wanting to lose a few pounds before a big event or holiday may be

Updated on: January 20,2024

Crash diets may work against you, and could have permanent consequences

by Christopher Gaffney,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThose trying to kick-start their weight loss or perhaps wanting to lose a few pounds before a big event or holiday may be

Updated on:January 20,2024

FDA approves first nonhormonal drug to ease menopause hot flashes

by Physician's Briefing StaffThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first nonhormonal medication aimed at easing menopause hot flashes.The new pill, called Veozah (fezolineta

Updated on: January 28,2024

FDA approves first nonhormonal drug to ease menopause hot flashes

by Physician's Briefing StaffThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first nonhormonal medication aimed at easing menopause hot flashes.The new pill, called Veozah (fezolineta

Updated on:January 28,2024

The most common menopause symptoms you should know

by Ann SchreiberMenopause, a natural stage of a woman's life marking the end of menstruation, can bring many physical and emotional changes that may leave her feeling bewildered and alone. Hot fla

Updated on: January 22,2024

The most common menopause symptoms you should know

by Ann SchreiberMenopause, a natural stage of a woman's life marking the end of menstruation, can bring many physical and emotional changes that may leave her feeling bewildered and alone. Hot fla

Updated on:January 22,2024

Drinking coffee does not hinder the absorption of liquid thyroid medication

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough current product labels and treatment guidelines recommend that patients take thyroid hormone replacement therapy on an empty stomach, new

Updated on: February 05,2024

Drinking coffee does not hinder the absorption of liquid thyroid medication

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough current product labels and treatment guidelines recommend that patients take thyroid hormone replacement therapy on an empty stomach, new

Updated on:February 05,2024

Targeting a hunger hormone to treat obesity

by Catherine Cardinal,University of MontrealCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbout 64 per cent of Canadian adults are overweight or obese, according to Health Canada. That's a problem, because obesi

Updated on: December 18,2023

Targeting a hunger hormone to treat obesity

by Catherine Cardinal,University of MontrealCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbout 64 per cent of Canadian adults are overweight or obese, according to Health Canada. That's a problem, because obesi

Updated on:December 18,2023

Study shows the health benefits of pecans, which can curb obesity and reduce inflammation

by Adam Russell,Texas A&M UniversityA new research study shows pecans can help prevent obesity and reduce inflammation. Credit: Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzieDaily consumptio

Updated on: January 22,2024

Study shows the health benefits of pecans, which can curb obesity and reduce inflammation

by Adam Russell,Texas A&M UniversityA new research study shows pecans can help prevent obesity and reduce inflammation. Credit: Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzieDaily consumptio

Updated on:January 22,2024

More than one billion people in the world are now living with obesity, global analysis suggests

by LancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe total number of children, adolescents and adults worldwide living with obesity has surpassed one billion, according to a global analysis published i

Updated on: March 18,2024

More than one billion people in the world are now living with obesity, global analysis suggests

by LancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe total number of children, adolescents and adults worldwide living with obesity has surpassed one billion, according to a global analysis published i

Updated on:March 18,2024