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Revealing brain energy dynamics: Decoding the response to epileptic seizures
Cell survival depends on the energy molecule adenosine triphosphate (ATP)—it's like the fuel that keeps our brain running. Intracellular ATP levels are thought to remain constant, given its importance. To maintain this ...
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Pediatrics
Blood-derived immune cells show metabolic defects in children with Dravet syndrome
New research from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is the first to identify defects related to metabolism (how the body processes and uses energy) in lymphoblast cell lines (LCLs) derived from blood samples ...
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Addressing the gender gap in diet-related research
La Trobe scientists have developed an animal model that for the first time mimics how the combination of fat, salt, and sugar in modern fast-food diets can cause cardiovascular issues like high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes ...
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Fatty liver linked to increased risk of death from several diseases
A comprehensive study from Karolinska Institutet shows that people with fatty liver disease have almost twice the mortality rate of the general population.
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Automated insulin delivery improves glycemic control of type 2 diabetes in randomized trial
Jaeb Center for Health Research conducted a randomized controlled trial evaluating the impact of automated insulin delivery (AID) in adults with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes. AID significantly lowered glycated hemoglobin ...
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 ...
Mar 21, 2025
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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 ...
Mar 21, 2025
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Chronic jet lag disrupts metabolism differently in male and female mice, study finds
Jet lag is one of the worst parts of long-distance traveling or shift work—it makes us tired and cranky, and also plays havoc with our metabolism (and therefore our weight). Now, new research on mice suggests that the way ...
Mar 20, 2025
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Cell atlas of the endometrium in women with PCOS may lead to better treatment
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) find it harder to get pregnant, have more frequent miscarriages and have a higher risk of developing endometrial cancer.
Mar 20, 2025
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Disruptions in amino acid, lipid metabolism may signal tardive dyskinesia, study suggests
Disruptions in amino acid and lipid metabolism may be biomarkers of tardive dyskinesia (TD), according to a study published online in Schizophrenia Bulletin.
Mar 20, 2025
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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 ...
Mar 20, 2025
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AI tool creates detailed 3D map of mouse brain metabolism, portending advances in Alzheimer's research
It is a detailed view of the brain like never seen before. In a significant technological leap, University of Florida researchers have created a powerful new computational and artificial intelligence tool that can generate ...
Mar 19, 2025
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Clinical guidelines updated for evaluation, management, treatment of chronic kidney disease
In a 2024 clinical practice guideline issued by the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) organization, a synopsis of which was published online March 11 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, updated recommendations ...
Mar 19, 2025
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New study identifies potential predictive biomarker for sarcopenia in midlife women
Menopause is associated with a decline in estrogen, which increases visceral fat mass and decreases bone density, muscle mass, and muscle strength. This can lead to immobility and related health problems.
Mar 19, 2025
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Earlier menopause and poor synaptic health could raise Alzheimer's risk, says study
Early menopause may be linked to increased risk of Alzheimer's disease among women, according to a study led by researchers at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and the University of Toronto.
Mar 18, 2025
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Persistent organic pollutants associated with higher blood pressure in teens after weight loss surgery
Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC have found that persistent organic pollutants (POPs)—synthetic toxic chemicals often found in food sources and stored in body fat—are associated with long-term higher ...
Mar 18, 2025
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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 ...
Mar 18, 2025
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Continuous glucose monitors can optimize diabetic ketoacidosis management
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a common severe complication of diabetes, which develops when the body can't produce enough insulin.
Mar 18, 2025
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Chchd10 protein's regulation of adipose tissue offers new obesity management strategies
Obesity is a global health concern closely linked to a range of metabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. A research team from the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine ...
Mar 17, 2025
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Replacing other snacks with pecans may improve cholesterol, diet quality
Switching daily snack foods to pecans improved cholesterol levels and enhanced overall diet quality, according to a new study by researchers in the Penn State Department of Nutritional Sciences.
Mar 17, 2025
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Global burden of diabetic nephropathy increased from 1990 to 2021, according to research
The global burden of diabetic nephropathy increased from 1990 to 2021, and is projected to continue increasing to 2050, according to a study published in Frontiers in Endocrinology.
Mar 17, 2025
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A metabolic 'switch' that could help stop the spread of pancreatic cancer
Researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have uncovered how pancreatic cancer hijacks a crucial metabolic "switch" to help it spread, revealing a potential new treatment strategy for this highly aggressive ...
Mar 14, 2025
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Oxytocin system may be affected during breastfeeding in mothers with postnatal depression
The oxytocin system—which helps release breast milk and strengthens the bond between mother and baby—may be affected during breastfeeding in mothers experiencing postnatal depression, finds a new study by UCL researchers.
Mar 14, 2025
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Eat better, breathe easier? Research points to link between diet, lung cancer
For cancers of organs like the liver, the long-term impact of our diet has been well studied—so much so that we have guidance about red meat, wine and other delicacies.
Mar 13, 2025
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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 ...
Mar 13, 2025
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