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Diabetes
Researchers discover molecule's ability to suppress negative effects of type 2 diabetes, obesity
Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) revealed the mechanisms behind one particular molecule's involvement in regulating insulin sensitivity. The findings, which were translated from a preclinical animal ...
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study shows how liver damage from stress and aging might be reversible
While the liver is one of the body's most resilient organs, it is still vulnerable to the ravages of stress and aging, leading to disease, severe scarring and failure. A Duke Health research team now might have found a way ...
Jun 26, 2024
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Cortisol might play role in tough-to-treat diabetes
The stress hormone cortisol appears to play a role in tough-to-treat type 2 diabetes, a new study finds.
Jun 26, 2024
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Gender gaps in cardiovascular disease diagnosis and treatment persist, report says
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women, and gaps in care and access persist between women and men. Addressing those gaps could lead to an increase of at least 1.6 million years of quality life and ...
Jun 26, 2024
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New guidance available for peanut desensitization therapy in patients with peanut allergy
Based on focus groups with children and young people with peanut allergy, experts have published guidance for clinicians working in the UK's National Health Service (NHS) to help them safely and equitably implement Palforzia ...
Jun 26, 2024
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Intermittent fasting aids early diabetes outcomes more than drugs
Intermittent fasting may be a more effective intervention than drugs for people with early diabetes and either obesity or overweight, according to a study published online June 21 in JAMA Network Open.
Jun 25, 2024
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Do hormonal contraceptives increase depression risk? Here's how they affect your mood, for better or worse
More than 85% of women—and more than 300 million people worldwide at any given time—use hormonal contraceptives for at least five years of their life. Although primarily taken for birth control, many people also use hormonal ...
Jun 25, 2024
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A new path toward microbiome-informed precision nutrition
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are beneficial molecules created by the bacteria residing in our gut that are closely tied to improved host metabolism, lower systemic inflammation, better cardiovascular health, lower cancer ...
Jun 24, 2024
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Scientists identify molecules associated with recurrence in malaria patient blood samples
The most common type of malaria in Brazil is caused by the parasite Plasmodium vivax. Although vivax malaria is milder than the variant caused by P. falciparum, the ability of P. vivax to produce dormant forms in the host's ...
Jun 24, 2024
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Circulating microRNAs likely as effective as A1C for predicting type 2 diabetes in youth, according to study
Type 2 diabetes in young people ages 10 to19 has more than doubled in the past 20 years, yet it remains difficult for physicians to predict who will be diagnosed and who will improve with treatment. A study from the University ...
Jun 24, 2024
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Myths about intermittent fasting debunked
In a new article, researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago debunk four common myths about the safety of intermittent fasting.
Jun 24, 2024
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Acupuncture reduces hot flashes in breast cancer therapy patients, study finds
In a pooled analysis of three clinical trials, acupuncture significantly reduced hot flashes and other hormonal side effects of endocrine therapy taken by women with breast cancer. The analysis of data from the United States, ...
Jun 24, 2024
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Is andropause the same as 'male menopause,' and should men worry?
Thanks to information surrounding the menopause, almost everyone knows something about how age affects hormone levels—in women.
Jun 24, 2024
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Scans show brain's estrogen activity changes during menopause
The transition to menopause is marked by a progressively higher density of estrogen receptors (ER) on brain cells, a measure that remains elevated in women up to their mid-sixties, according to a new brain imaging study led ...
Jun 21, 2024
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Using digital technology and data to sustain intermittent fasting and improve health outcomes: One man's journey
It is estimated that over 1 billion people in the world are affected by metabolic syndrome–which includes conditions such as insulin resistance, obesity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, among others.
Jun 21, 2024
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Unraveling the role of ADGRF5: Insights into kidney health and function
Glomerulus, the fundamental filtering unit of the kidney, is an intricate network of capillaries—small blood vessels that regulate the movement of ions, water, and metabolites while maintaining impermeability to essential ...
Jun 21, 2024
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Revisiting effects of the pituitary-targeted gland axes on hepatic lipid homeostasis
Hepatic lipid homeostasis is critical for both cellular function and overall metabolic health. Disruptions in lipid homeostasis can lead to fatty liver diseases, which have become a significant global health concern. The ...
Jun 21, 2024
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Approaching the sarcopenic patient with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis-related cirrhosis
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), now reclassified as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), and its more severe form, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), renamed metabolic dysfunction-associated ...
Jun 21, 2024
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Researchers discover how high-fiber foods make people feel fuller
In a study published in Science Translational Medicine, researchers at Imperial have found that a higher-fiber diet stimulates the release of a key appetite-reducing hormone, in the ileum, part of the small intestine.
Jun 20, 2024
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Removal of ovaries before menopause associated with reduced white matter in brain
Women who have their ovaries removed before menopause, particularly before the age of 40, have reduced white matter integrity in multiple regions of the brain later in life. White matter refers to the nerve fibers that connect ...
Jun 20, 2024
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