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High Metabolism – Scientists Uncover New Early Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease

Karolinska Institute — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:15:04 +0000

Researchers from Karolinska Institute have identified a metabolic increase in the hippocampus as an early phase in the development of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a...

Scientists Shed New Light on How Endurance Training Transforms Your Muscles

University of Basel — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 05:55:45 +0000

The more we exercise our endurance, the fitter we become – and so do our muscles. They adapt to the load and are able to...

Stanford Scientists Uncover New Indicators of Health, Disease, and Aging

Stanford Medicine — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 18:12:59 +0000

The sequencing of the human genome promised a revolution in medicine, but scientists soon realized that a genetic blueprint alone does not show the body...

Challenging Conventional Wisdom – Extra Belly Fat Doesn’t Always Increase Your Risk of Diabetes

University of Virginia Health System — Sat, 07 Oct 2023 19:36:25 +0000

For certain individuals, specific genetic variations may lead to the accumulation of fat in the abdominal area while simultaneously offering protection against diabetes. Conventional wisdom...

Not Just Weight Loss: The Unexpected Brain Benefits of an Anti-Obesity Drug

Max Planck Institute — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 05:04:05 +0000

Liraglutide enhances brain function in individuals with obesity. For our brain to control our actions, it needs to establish links between different stimuli. For instance,...

Fat but Fit? Expert Weighs In on “Metabolically Healthy Obesity”

Diabetologia — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:43:26 +0000

‘Metabolically healthy obesity’ might be a misleading term, as even individuals within this category face elevated health risks. Fat storage patterns and adipose tissue behavior...

Fly Fitness: How the Iditarod Protein Connects Exercise Endurance, Cold Resistance & Cell Repair

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 22:08:46 +0000

The gene, dubbed Iditarod, seems responsible for exercise’s ability to clean up damaged cells. As the days get shorter and chillier in the northern hemisphere,...

New Research Reveals That Insect Protein Can Slow Weight Gain and Boosts Health Status

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 02:21:54 +0000

With the world’s population on the rise and climate change intensifying, there’s an increasing need for sustainable protein alternatives. While plant-based “meat” and “dairy” have...

The Future of Medical Imaging: Advanced AI Can Tell Your True Age by Looking at Your Chest

Osaka Metropolitan University — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 13:43:47 +0000

An AI-powered model utilizes chest X-rays to help develop biomarkers for aging. What if determining “your age” was based on your chest rather than your...

New Study: Supplement Reduces Liver Triglycerides in People With Fatty Liver Disease

Cell Press — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 04:54:41 +0000

Resistant starch, a type of indigestible fiber that undergoes fermentation in the large intestine, has previously demonstrated promising effects on metabolism in studies conducted on...

This Sugar Kills Honeybees – It Could Also Be Our Secret Weapon Against Cancer

Sanford Burnham Prebys — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 08:05:47 +0000

A new study helps explain the anti-cancer properties of mannose sugar. A study reveals new insights about mannose, a sugar with anti-cancer properties. The research...

Upper Critical Temperature: How Hot Is Too “Too Hot” for Humans?

Society for Experimental Biology — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 18:42:28 +0000

Ongoing research by Prof. Lewis Halsey and his team at the University of Roehampton, UK has identified that an upper critical temperature (UCT) exists for...

Using Cannabis Can Help You Lose Weight – But It Comes With Steep Consequences

University of California - Irvine — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 13:34:30 +0000

Individuals who regularly consume cannabis, despite experiencing increased appetite (“the munchies”), tend to have lower body weight and a reduced risk of diabetes compared to...

Why Do We Find It So Hard To Resist Treats Like Chocolate Bars? Scientists Discover Sweets Change Our Brain

Max Planck Society — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 11:38:57 +0000

Why do we find it so hard to resist chocolate bars and similar treats? Why is it so hard to resist chocolate bars, chips, and...

Intestinal Bacteria – The Secret to Living to 100?

University of Copenhagen - The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 20:56:02 +0000

We are pursuing the dream of immortality. We fast to stay healthy. Each year, we invest billions of dollars in healthcare to extend our lifespan....

Unraveling the Secret of Maintaining Weight-Loss: Role of Neurotensin Unveiled

University of Copenhagen - The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences — Sun, 28 May 2023 04:44:35 +0000

In numerous nations today, approximately fifty percent of the population is overweight, a figure that’s on an upward trajectory. While a significant number of people...

How Do Nutrients Enter Cells? Solving the Mystery

Rockefeller University — Mon, 01 May 2023 06:21:24 +0000

Proteins integrated into the cell membrane play a crucial role in transporting nutrients to the intended destination within our cells. If this transportation system malfunctions...

New Study Reveals How Nanoplastics Can Impact Metabolism

Leipzig University — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 08:26:06 +0000

The impact of PET particles on zebrafish was examined by researchers. PET, the plastic commonly used to manufacture bottles, is a widespread presence in our...

New Drug Successfully Treats Fatty Liver Disease in Primate Model

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 05:33:01 +0000

Millions of people are affected by nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), which is a serious liver disease. A newly discovered amino acid compound has been found to...

Researchers Point to the Source of Serious Side Effects in Widely-Used Painkiller

Washington State University — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 21:45:16 +0000

According to recent research, the safety issues surrounding the commonly used pain reliever, diclofenac, may be linked to a poorly understood drug-metabolizing enzyme. The expression...

Warning: Common Synthetic Chemicals Disrupt Key Biological Processes – Linked to a Diverse Array of Diseases

Keck School of Medicine of USC — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 03:27:28 +0000

Exposure to a mixture of chemicals known as PFAS results in changes in biological processes that are linked to a diverse array of diseases. Researchers...

New Research Reveals How High Altitude Changes Your Body’s Metabolism

Gladstone Institutes — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:12:58 +0000

When mice are subjected to sustained, low levels of oxygen similar to those found at an altitude of 4,500 meters, their metabolism changes. In comparison...

New Research Reveals That Muscle Health Depends on Lipid Synthesis

Institute of Molecular Biotechnology of the Austrian Academy of Sciences — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 04:05:25 +0000

The most widespread reason for frailty in hereditary diseases and aging is muscle degeneration, which could stem from a lack of a crucial enzyme in...

Scientists Discover That Eating Too Much During Development Permanently Alters the Brain

Rutgers University — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 17:25:30 +0000

Individuals with mothers who were overweight during pregnancy and nursing may face a higher risk of adult obesity, as early overnutrition can reprogram their developing...