Greater reduction seen in mortality with bariatric surgery than GLP-1 RAs

by Elana GotkineBariatric metabolic surgery (BMS) is associated with a greater reduction in mortality than glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) treatment among adults with a diabetes du

Updated on: June 18,2024

Greater reduction seen in mortality with bariatric surgery than GLP-1 RAs

by Elana GotkineBariatric metabolic surgery (BMS) is associated with a greater reduction in mortality than glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) treatment among adults with a diabetes du

Updated on:June 18,2024

People with diabetes who are treated with insulin have a 60% increased risk of serious injury, finds study

by Baker Heart and Diabetes InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Diabetes Care(2024). DOI: 10.2337/dc24-0469People with diabetes who are treated with insulin have more than a 60% increased

Updated on: July 06,2024

People with diabetes who are treated with insulin have a 60% increased risk of serious injury, finds study

by Baker Heart and Diabetes InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Diabetes Care(2024). DOI: 10.2337/dc24-0469People with diabetes who are treated with insulin have more than a 60% increased

Updated on:July 06,2024

How a gene for obesity affects the brain

byUniversity of MichiganPVHSH2B1→DRN neurocircuit inhibits food intake and obesity. Credit:Advanced Science(2024). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202400437Obesity is a complicated condition, caus

Updated on: July 17,2024

How a gene for obesity affects the brain

byUniversity of MichiganPVHSH2B1→DRN neurocircuit inhibits food intake and obesity. Credit:Advanced Science(2024). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202400437Obesity is a complicated condition, caus

Updated on:July 17,2024

Low food security linked to metabolic syndrome in reproductive-aged Latinx females

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNot having reliable access to food has a significant relationship with metabolic syndrome, a condition that increases risk for diseases su

Updated on: January 24,2024

Low food security linked to metabolic syndrome in reproductive-aged Latinx females

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNot having reliable access to food has a significant relationship with metabolic syndrome, a condition that increases risk for diseases su

Updated on:January 24,2024

Study uncovers the link between RFX6 gene mutation and diabetes

byUniversity of HelsinkiThe study was conducted using stem-cell-derived islets. Credit: Hazem IbrahimA recent study by the University of Helsinki has uncovered that a mutation in the RFX6 gene s

Updated on: July 05,2024

Study uncovers the link between RFX6 gene mutation and diabetes

byUniversity of HelsinkiThe study was conducted using stem-cell-derived islets. Credit: Hazem IbrahimA recent study by the University of Helsinki has uncovered that a mutation in the RFX6 gene s

Updated on:July 05,2024

Women who take more steps per day may have a lower risk of diabetes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWearable fitness devices offer new insights into the relationship between physical activity and type 2 diabetes, according to a new analys

Updated on: February 03,2024

Women who take more steps per day may have a lower risk of diabetes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWearable fitness devices offer new insights into the relationship between physical activity and type 2 diabetes, according to a new analys

Updated on:February 03,2024

Researchers discover a novel pathway that minimizes liver injury during transplantation

Researchers discover a novel pathway that minimizes liver injury during transplantationbyUniversity of California, Los AngelesNovel pathway that minimizes liver injury during transplantation cou

Updated on: January 24,2024

Researchers discover a novel pathway that minimizes liver injury during transplantation

Researchers discover a novel pathway that minimizes liver injury during transplantationbyUniversity of California, Los AngelesNovel pathway that minimizes liver injury during transplantation cou

Updated on:January 24,2024

Uncovered: Key to how exercise protects against consequences of ageing

by Monash UniversityStaining showing mitochondria within individual muscle fibres. Credit: Monash UniversityMonash University, Australia scientists have discovered an enzyme that is key to why ex

Updated on: February 05,2024

Uncovered: Key to how exercise protects against consequences of ageing

by Monash UniversityStaining showing mitochondria within individual muscle fibres. Credit: Monash UniversityMonash University, Australia scientists have discovered an enzyme that is key to why ex

Updated on:February 05,2024

Gender-affirming hormone therapy has a positive impact on well-being

by European Society of EndocrinologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew evidence shows that people who have undergone gender-affirming hormone therapy report high grades of satisfaction with both the physica

Updated on: February 21,2024

Gender-affirming hormone therapy has a positive impact on well-being

by European Society of EndocrinologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew evidence shows that people who have undergone gender-affirming hormone therapy report high grades of satisfaction with both the physica

Updated on:February 21,2024

Cholesterol metabolite induces production of cancer-promoting vesicles

by University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignErik Nelson and his colleagues found that a byproduct of cholesterol metabolism causes some immune cells to spew out cancer-promoting signals. Nelson

Updated on: January 31,2024

Cholesterol metabolite induces production of cancer-promoting vesicles

by University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignErik Nelson and his colleagues found that a byproduct of cholesterol metabolism causes some immune cells to spew out cancer-promoting signals. Nelson

Updated on:January 31,2024

Higher childhood BMI may increase risk for premenstrual disorders

Childhood body size is associated with risk of premenstrual disorders (PMDs) and premenstrual symptoms in young adulthood, according to a study published online March 8 inJAMA Network Open.Dongh

Updated on: February 05,2024

Higher childhood BMI may increase risk for premenstrual disorders

Childhood body size is associated with risk of premenstrual disorders (PMDs) and premenstrual symptoms in young adulthood, according to a study published online March 8 inJAMA Network Open.Dongh

Updated on:February 05,2024

Action needed on high mortality in children with adrenal insufficiency

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterFigure2. Venn diagram of parent-reported symptoms. Most patients presented with overlapping symptoms and very few patients presented to hospital wi

Updated on: February 19,2024

Action needed on high mortality in children with adrenal insufficiency

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterFigure2. Venn diagram of parent-reported symptoms. Most patients presented with overlapping symptoms and very few patients presented to hospital wi

Updated on:February 19,2024