Elevated levels of lactate may lead to the development of cachexia (disease-related weight loss) following the onset of cancer, according to a study including data from mice and humans published in Nature Metabolism.
Mar 20, 2024
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As many of us hit the gym or go for a run to recover from the silly season, you might notice a bit of extra muscle soreness.
Jan 8, 2024
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A team of researchers led by Prof. Chen Yan from Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health (SINH) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed, for the first time, that intestinal monocarboxylate transporter 1 (MCT1) ...
Nov 10, 2023
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The 3D human breast organoid model represents state-of-the-art technology that "floats" patient-derived or stem cell-derived human breast tissue in a gel-like substance known as the matrix. The model improves the reproduction ...
Nov 7, 2023
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Disrupted kidney metabolism is a key driver of progressive kidney injury in diabetic kidney disease (DKD), according to a new study led by scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital in Singapore and ...
Oct 16, 2023
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Lactate is generated in the body as a byproduct during normal metabolism and exercise. While considered a useless waste product for a long time, recent studies have shown that lactate can be an indicator for cancer and various ...
May 10, 2022
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Acute amounts of lactate like those generated during exercise are probably required for healthy cells, but chronic exposure causes cellular disruption which can lead to cancer, heart failure and type 2 diabetes, according ...
Mar 10, 2022
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Data show the importance of human milk and breastfeeding for the optimal health of infants, children, and lactating parents. But when parents and newborns are separated due to a hospitalization, current research shows that ...
Aug 26, 2021
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Madison Cano knew she wanted to breastfeed her son, Theo. But breastfeeding was painful for her. The skin on her breasts was chafed and blistered last July when she returned home from the hospital. And Theo sometimes screamed ...
Aug 5, 2021
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Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Neuroscientists from Synapsy—the Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research into Mental Illness—based at Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) and Lausanne University ...
May 27, 2021
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