Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting can reduce signs of immune system aging, as well as insulin resistance and liver fat in humans, resulting in a lower biological age, according to a new USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology-led ...
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Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have developed a method to study liver function and disease without requiring invasive procedures. After transplanting liver cells into the eye of mice, the cornea can be used as a window ...
Feb 1, 2024
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An increased concentration of the hormone leptin in fat cells is believed to be responsible for weight gain associated with antipsychotic drugs, according to research led by UT Southwestern Medical Center. The study, published ...
Jan 9, 2024
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), characterized by excessive hepatic lipid accumulation, poses a high prevalence and can progress to cirrhosis and liver cancer. To enhance preventive and therapeutic efforts, an in-depth ...
Dec 11, 2023
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Scientists have found a potential new drug target for untreatable fatty liver disease in humans, according to a study published today in eLife.
Aug 15, 2023
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Obesity is a major risk factor for metabolic disorders including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes. It has been reported that non-alcoholic fatty liver disease doubles the likelihood of developing type ...
Aug 9, 2023
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Daily consumption of pecans can prevent obesity and a host of related health issues like fatty liver disease and diabetes, according to a collaborative study by Texas A&M AgriLife scientists.
Jul 31, 2023
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Researchers have long been fascinated by the possibility that exercise causes various cells in our body to produce molecules that benefit human health, says Jonathan Long, assistant professor of pathology at Stanford University.
Jun 16, 2023
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Obesity has been previously linked to an increased risk of cancer, but most studies have not differentiated the risks between male and female patients. A new study published June 12 in the journal Cancer Cell takes a closer ...
Jun 12, 2023
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Finding cancer quickly is key in securing the best possible outcome for the patient.
Jun 5, 2023
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