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Gerontology & Geriatrics

The 'longevity protein' SIRT5 could be a key factor in delaying age-related skeletal muscle decline

A collaborative study led by Prof. Liu Guanghui from the Institute of Zoology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Dr. Wang Si from Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, has unveiled a novel molecular mechanism that ...

Health

Chronic sucrose consumption in mice reveals organ-specific metabolic disruptions

Researchers at the Advanced Research Unit on Metabolism, Development & Aging (ARUMDA), in the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR, Mumbai and TIFR Hyderabad), have unveiled a comprehensive understanding of the harmful ...

Cardiology

Bilateral ovary removal increases heart failure risk

Women of childbearing age who had both ovaries removed in a procedure called bilateral oophorectomy were more likely to develop heart failure later in life, according to a study being presented at the American College of ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Sex differences in experimental liver cirrhosis revealed

When an organ is injured, our body initiates a healing process. If the injury is repeated or chronic, it can lead to an excessive accumulation of fibrous tissue and cause alterations in the structure and function of the affected ...

Overweight & Obesity

Protein from small intestine may hold key to obesity treatment

A team of Ohio University researchers have made a groundbreaking development in the fight against obesity. In a study recently published in Obesity, the researchers highlight a protein that is naturally produced in the body ...

Health

Cashew byproducts found to inhibit fat accumulation in cells

Obesity is a significant risk factor for various metabolic diseases and, in many cases, causes ectopic fat accumulation (i.e., the accumulation of fat around organs where it should not be), inflammation, and insulin resistance, ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Mother's high-fat diet can cause liver stress in fetus, study shows

When mothers eat a diet high in fat and sugars, their unborn babies can develop liver stress that continues into early life. A new study published in the journal Liver International sheds light on changes to the fetus's bile ...

Neuroscience

Short-term dietary changes can lead to obesity, shows research

After a long, stressful day at work, or when pressed for time, the temptation to have a quick, satisfying snack—like crisps or a chocolate bar—can be strong. Research shows that these ultra-processed, high-calorie foods ...

Genetics

Nwd1 gene deletion triggers MASH-like pathology in mice

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is a liver disease that progresses without symptoms and is associated with significant global public health concerns. It is prevalent in 30% of the population worldwide ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Researchers identify link to kidney in myotonic dystrophy type 1

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), a genetic disorder, shares overlapping features with chronic kidney disease, including progressive muscle wasting, whole-body insulin resistance and impaired energy usage essential for normal ...

Sleep disorders

Trouble sleeping? The culprit may be something you ate

Can't sleep at night? Researchers say the reason—and the solution—could be lurking in your kitchen. The ingredients for poor sleep can be found in every meal, and the less you sleep, the more likely you may be to consume ...

Dentistry

Gum health: A key indicator of women's overall well-being

"Many women don't realize the connection between hormonal changes and their gum health," says Nicola West, secretary general of the European Federation of Periodontology. "Throughout different stages of a woman's life, such ...

Diabetes

Early menopause linked to higher type 2 diabetes risk in study

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease linked to severe health complications, including cardiovascular diseases and increased mortality. While genetics, obesity, and lifestyle factors are known risk factors, this study emphasizes ...