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Study reveals secrets of energy metabolism, promising better blood transfusions
Researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine have uncovered insights into how red blood cells function and survive during storage—discoveries that could lead to better outcomes for patients receiving blood ...
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Genetically modified mice reveal protein receptor's role in metabolic health
A protein receptor called PAQR4 found within fat cells appears to act as a sensor for ceramides, waxy lipids whose overabundance has been linked to a variety of metabolic disorders and cancers, a study led by UT Southwestern ...
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Weight loss linked to improved mood and reduced risk-taking in obese individuals
People who are severely overweight (obese) not only exhibit altered risk behavior, but also changes in their metabolism and psyche. It was previously assumed that severely obese people are more impulsive and show an increased ...
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Bitter-taste vegetables in Asian diets may help reduce metabolic syndrome risk factors in children
Childhood obesity has become a significant health concern in Asian countries over recent decades, leading to a higher incidence of metabolic syndrome among children. Metabolic syndrome encompasses a cluster of conditions ...
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Phytic acid-based nanomedicine shows promise for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis therapy
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is one of the most common chronic liver diseases, primarily caused by metabolic disorders and systemic inflammatory responses. Although the incidence of MASH is gradually ...
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New research demonstrates potential for increasing effectiveness of popular diabetes, weight-loss drugs
A network of proteins found in the central nervous system could be harnessed to increase the effectiveness and reduce the side effects of popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs, according to new research from the University ...
Jul 15, 2024
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Cerebellum study identifies potential therapeutic target for management of thirst disorders
The cerebellum, often referred to as the "little brain," has captivated researchers for centuries due to its unique structure and cellular complexity, as one of the most ancient brain regions in evolutionary terms. It has ...
Jul 11, 2024
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Same workout, different weight loss: Signal molecule versions are key, research suggests
Some people lose weight slower than others after workouts, and a Kobe University research team found a reason. They studied what happens to mice that cannot produce signal molecules that respond specifically to short-term ...
Jul 11, 2024
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Research challenges belief that menstrual cramps only occur in ovulatory cycles
According to current understanding, menstrual cramps only happen in cycles in which an egg is released, or an ovulatory cycle. But new research from the University of British Columbia (UBC) is challenging this notion.
Jul 11, 2024
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Gut microbiota essential for PAHSAs' metabolic benefits in obese mice, study finds
Dietary lipids play an essential role in regulating the function of the gut microbiota and gastrointestinal tract, and these luminal interactions contribute to mediating host metabolism.
Jul 11, 2024
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Testosterone tied to incidence, progression of metabolic syndrome
Testosterone is associated with a greater risk for development and progression of metabolic syndrome, particularly in transmasculine individuals, according to a study published online July 2 in JAMA Network Open.
Jul 11, 2024
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Scientists discover a new hormone that could build strong bones
Researchers at UCSF and UC Davis have solved a long-standing puzzle on how the bones of breastfeeding women stay strong even as they lose calcium to milk.
Jul 10, 2024
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Metabolically healthy obesity: Fat distribution key to assessing the risk of cardiovascular disease, researchers say
Obese but metabolically healthy people have a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease and death compared to metabolically unhealthy people with obesity. Unexpectedly, their risk is only slightly higher compared ...
Jul 10, 2024
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A drug that lowers blood lipids could treat the world's most common liver disease
The University of Barcelona has led a study that suggests using the drug known as pemafibrate to treat liver disease associated with metabolic disorders, the most common liver pathology in the world, which affects 1 in 4 ...
Jul 10, 2024
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New technology can detect kidney diseases earlier than standard methods
Using an advanced scanner, researchers from Aarhus University, among others, have developed a technology that can detect the earliest changes in the kidney when scar tissue begins to form. Their study is published in the ...
Jul 10, 2024
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Aging exacerbates oxidative stress and liver fibrosis in an animal model of Down Syndrome
A new research paper titled "Aging exacerbates oxidative stress and liver fibrosis in an animal model of Down Syndrome" has been published in Aging.
Jul 10, 2024
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Sister hormone of GLP-1 could lead to better weight-loss drugs
Much like the Cold War space race, the world's pharmaceutical giants are currently scrambling to produce the best weight-loss drug. They all want to be the first to explore the nooks and crannies of the body in order to be ...
Jul 9, 2024
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Familial endocrine diseases linked to increased risk of pregnancy loss, new research shows
Women who have close family members with endocrine diseases--including type 2 diabetes, thyroid diseases and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)--are at higher risk of pregnancy loss, a new study has found.
Jul 9, 2024
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Combining popular diabetes drugs offers complementary heart and kidney benefits, research finds
New research shows combined use of sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) is likely to offer additional protection against heart and kidney disease in ...
Jul 8, 2024
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Researchers reveal a master controller of development and aging
University of Queensland researchers have unlocked crucial molecular secrets of aging in cells, potentially paving the way to improve quality of life as people age.
Jul 8, 2024
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