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Study finds ultraviolet radiation may affect subcutaneous fat regulation, could lead to new obesity treatments
Obesity and metabolic disorders are increasingly significant global public health issues. In a novel study, a team of dermatologists has evaluated the effect of ultraviolet (UV) exposure on appetite and weight regulation. ...
May 22, 2024
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Study finds jaboticaba peel reduces inflammation and controls blood sugar in people with metabolic syndrome
The skin or peel of the jaboticaba berry (Plinia jaboticaba), a native of the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest, is usually thrown away because of its astringency (due to an abundance of mouth-puckering tannins), yet it can be ...
May 21, 2024
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'Good' fat metabolism changes tied to estrogen loss, not necessarily to aging, shows study
Brown fat metabolism decreases in older men and women, but the decrease in women is not necessarily tied to age, according to new research. The first-of-its-kind study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of ...
May 21, 2024
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Scientists use new approach to disable brain cancer cells' ability to survive
When you disable the brakes on a race car, it quickly crashes. Dr. Barak Rotblat wants to do something similar to brain cancer cells. He wants to disable their ability to survive glucose starvation. In fact, he wants to speed ...
May 20, 2024
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Study finds fat cells influence heart health in Chagas disease
Jyothi Nagajyothi, Ph.D. and her laboratory at the Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) have identified what may be the main mechanism for how chronic Chagas disease, a parasitic infection affecting ...
May 20, 2024
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Researchers uncover biological trigger of early puberty
New research conducted by the Brenhouse Lab reveals how early life adversity triggers early puberty and late-life anxiety, paving the way for potential interventions.
May 20, 2024
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Study highlights importance of screening for rare inherited iron metabolism defects
Over 40% of cases curated based on stringent clinical and laboratory criteria from the Indian subcontinent have an inherited iron metabolism defect on comprehensive genomic evaluation, report investigators in The Journal ...
May 20, 2024
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Vitamin D deficiency tied to worse outcomes with early kidney disease
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased risks for cardiovascular mortality and chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression in patients with early-stage disease, according to a study published online May 11 in the Journal ...
May 20, 2024
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Understanding perimenopause vs. menopause
Menopause marks a significant transition for women, yet understanding its precursor, perimenopause, and its symptoms can be complex.
May 20, 2024
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Hormone replacement therapy may improve pulmonary hypertension and right ventricular function
The use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be associated with improved pulmonary hypertension in women, according to research presented at the ATS 2024 International Conference held May 17–22 in San Diego. Pulmonary ...
May 19, 2024
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Sweet taste receptor affects how glucose is handled metabolically by humans
The rich research portfolio of the Monell Chemical Senses Center on sweet taste goes way back: Monell scientists were one of four teams in 2001 that found and described the mammalian sweet taste receptor—TAS1R2-TAS1R3. ...
May 18, 2024
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Menopause can bring increased cholesterol levels and other heart risks: Here's why and what to do about it
Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's reproductive years, typically between 45 and 55. As women approach or experience menopause, common "change of life" concerns include hot flushes, sweats ...
May 18, 2024
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A long-term ketogenic diet accumulates aged cells in normal tissues, new study shows
A strict "keto-friendly" diet popular for weight loss and diabetes, depending on both the diet and individual, might not be all that friendly.
May 17, 2024
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Consistent exercise changes how saturated fat is used by the body, study finds
An active lifestyle can change how the body burns saturated and unsaturated fat according to new research from the University of Aberdeen.
May 16, 2024
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Number of people experiencing poor health, early death from metabolism-related risk factors has increased since 2000
The latest findings from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021, published in The Lancet, provide new insights into health challenges and the risk factors that are driving them.
May 16, 2024
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'Social jet lag' leads to weight gain and increased blood sugar in mice
Mice experiencing "social jet lag" developed characteristics similar to people with the same phenomenon, including significant weight gain, higher blood sugar levels and lower cardiovascular fitness.
May 16, 2024
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Study confirms a number of doctors don't understand menopause
A new analysis of a controversial study affirms something menopause experts have long argued: For many women, the benefits of short-term hormone replacement therapy outweigh their risks.
May 16, 2024
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Novel inhibitor insights offer pathway to preventing PXR-associated drug resistance
Deaths from cancer or infections can occur when available treatments are ineffective. Once turned on, pregnane X receptor (PXR) activates the expression of genes encoding enzymes that metabolize external chemicals, including ...
May 15, 2024
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More research supports androgen treatment for breast cancer
A study by researchers from the University of Adelaide has provided new insight into the fight against breast cancer.
May 15, 2024
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Low testosterone in men associated with an early death
It has long been thought that testosterone shortens men's lives. Studies in neutered animals and Korean eunuchs seem to confirm this. However, a new study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, draws these findings ...
May 15, 2024
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