Researchers discover metabolic pathway specific to granuloma formation in patients

byKyoto UniversityCredit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI171088On good days, the immune system can effectively handle pathogens that invade the body. However

Updated on: January 17,2024

Researchers discover metabolic pathway specific to granuloma formation in patients

byKyoto UniversityCredit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI171088On good days, the immune system can effectively handle pathogens that invade the body. However

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

Alternate-day fasting could be a good option for patients with fatty liver disease

by University of Illinois at ChicagoGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.001Nutrition researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago studie

Updated on: January 31,2024

Alternate-day fasting could be a good option for patients with fatty liver disease

by University of Illinois at ChicagoGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.001Nutrition researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago studie

Updated on:January 31,2024

Healthy eating and activity reverse aging marker in kids with obesity, study finds

by Erin Digitale,Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA genetic marker linked to premature aging was reversed in children with obesity during a six-month diet and e

Updated on: March 13,2024

Healthy eating and activity reverse aging marker in kids with obesity, study finds

by Erin Digitale,Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA genetic marker linked to premature aging was reversed in children with obesity during a six-month diet and e

Updated on:March 13,2024

Hormone infusion improves pancreatic insulin production in cystic fibrosis patients with or at risk for diabetes

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCystic fibrosis is well-known for attacking the lungs through thick blockages of mucus, but those

Updated on: February 05,2024

Hormone infusion improves pancreatic insulin production in cystic fibrosis patients with or at risk for diabetes

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCystic fibrosis is well-known for attacking the lungs through thick blockages of mucus, but those

Updated on:February 05,2024

Chemicals in personal care products cause harmful effects in breast cancer cells from Black women

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChemicals called parabens, which are found in widely used hair and personal care products, cause harmful effects in breast cancer cells f

Updated on: February 03,2024

Chemicals in personal care products cause harmful effects in breast cancer cells from Black women

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChemicals called parabens, which are found in widely used hair and personal care products, cause harmful effects in breast cancer cells f

Updated on:February 03,2024

Study shows participation in free school meals program cuts obesity prevalence

by Elana GotkineParticipation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) universal free school meals program reduces the prevalence of obesity among students, according to astudypublishe

Updated on: March 27,2024

Study shows participation in free school meals program cuts obesity prevalence

by Elana GotkineParticipation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) universal free school meals program reduces the prevalence of obesity among students, according to astudypublishe

Updated on:March 27,2024

Gut microbe peptide implicated in triggering type 1 diabetes

byJoslin Diabetes CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn type 1 diabetes, the body develops immune cells that target pancreatic beta cells, which play a critical role in the production and se

Updated on: January 28,2024

Gut microbe peptide implicated in triggering type 1 diabetes

byJoslin Diabetes CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn type 1 diabetes, the body develops immune cells that target pancreatic beta cells, which play a critical role in the production and se

Updated on:January 28,2024

Chitin from crustaceans, insects, mushrooms engages the immune system during digestion

byWashington University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWho can forget the stomach-churning moments when "Survivor" contestants forced down crunchy insects, among o

Updated on: January 17,2024

Chitin from crustaceans, insects, mushrooms engages the immune system during digestion

byWashington University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWho can forget the stomach-churning moments when "Survivor" contestants forced down crunchy insects, among o

Updated on:January 17,2024

Study finds 'healthy' obese people more likely to develop heart failure than those of normal weight

by DiabetologiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdults who are obese but appear healthy (without common metabolic abnormalities such as high blood pressure, abnormal blood fats, or diabetes) are

Updated on: February 21,2024

Study finds 'healthy' obese people more likely to develop heart failure than those of normal weight

by DiabetologiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdults who are obese but appear healthy (without common metabolic abnormalities such as high blood pressure, abnormal blood fats, or diabetes) are

Updated on:February 21,2024

Mood swings, memory troubles: Minding the mental toll of menopause

by Cara MurezMenopause and the years before it may make you feel like you're losing your mind.Some of those feelings are changes that occur naturally in this stage of life, but other factors contr

Updated on: February 21,2024

Mood swings, memory troubles: Minding the mental toll of menopause

by Cara MurezMenopause and the years before it may make you feel like you're losing your mind.Some of those feelings are changes that occur naturally in this stage of life, but other factors contr

Updated on:February 21,2024

Study unveils role of mitochondria in dietary fat processing

byUniversity of ColognePictures show small intestinal villi from wild type (top) and enterocyte-specific DARS2 knockout mice (bottom) stained for PLIN2 (yellow), TGN38 (red), E-cadherin (green)

Updated on: January 19,2024

Study unveils role of mitochondria in dietary fat processing

byUniversity of ColognePictures show small intestinal villi from wild type (top) and enterocyte-specific DARS2 knockout mice (bottom) stained for PLIN2 (yellow), TGN38 (red), E-cadherin (green)

Updated on:January 19,2024