Biomedical technology
Novel blood-powered chip offers real-time health monitoring
Metabolic disorders, like diabetes and osteoporosis, are burgeoning throughout the world, especially in developing countries.
Jun 24, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Take my (bad) breath away—causes of halitosis and how to check whether you have it
In Greek mythology, the many-headed beast Hydra had such severe halitosis that the stench of its breath was deadly to anyone who smelled it. Thankfully, our morning breath might not be that pungent—although eating onions ...
Jun 18, 2024
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Overweight & Obesity
Researchers ID potential cause behind the blood vessel dysfunction in obesity
Obesity is a metabolic disorder tied to endothelial dysfunction and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. A recent study, published in the journal Function, investigated the mechanisms responsible for lipid transport ...
Jun 11, 2024
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Medical research
Fat molecule's inability to bond with shape-shifting protein in cell's powerhouse linked to inherited metabolic disease
By studying mutations in yeast and human cells, Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have found that biochemical bonds between fats and proteins in the mitochondrion, the cell's powerhouse, play a crucial role in how ...
Jun 7, 2024
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Researchers advance understanding of mechanism linking hyperuricemia to hypertriglyceridemia
Hyperuricemia (HU) is diagnosed when the levels of urate in the blood exceed 420 μmol/L, the saturated concentration of urate. In mainland China, the prevalence of HU exceeds 17.7% in the adult population, affecting over ...
Jun 4, 2024
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Health
Nutrition and fasting for the brain: Why the keto diet shows promise
Autism, Alzheimer's and bipolar disorder: Can the development of these mental health conditions be influenced by the ketogenic diet? Increasingly, research suggests it might. "For those it helps, it can be life-changing," ...
Jun 4, 2024
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
New insights into T and B cells offer hope for autoimmune disease sufferers
Scientists should focus on the interactions between T and B cells to find better treatments for autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. The study has been ...
Jun 4, 2024
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Medical research
Molecule produced in gut can have protective effect against flu, study shows
A molecule produced naturally in the gut can help prevent and even treat influenza, according to a study reported in the journal Gut Microbes by researchers at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in São Paulo state, ...
Jun 3, 2024
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Overweight & Obesity
Study finds ultraviolet radiation may affect subcutaneous fat regulation, could lead to new obesity treatments
Obesity and metabolic disorders are increasingly significant global public health issues. In a novel study, a team of dermatologists has evaluated the effect of ultraviolet (UV) exposure on appetite and weight regulation. ...
May 22, 2024
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Health
Study analyzes the impact of summer heat on hospital admissions in Spain
A team from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health and the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm), has carried out an analysis of hospital admissions related to high summer temperatures in Spain ...
May 22, 2024
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