Compounds derived from hops show promise as treatment for common liver disease
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Research by Oregon State University suggests a pair of compounds originating from hops can help thwart a ...
Tag: Metabolism/Metabolic Diseases
High genetic running capacity promotes efficient metabolism with aging
Adipose tissue may have a key role in healthy aging High running capacity is associated with health and longevity. However, ...
Brain capillary structures show a correlation with their neuron structures
Drs. Itokawa, Mizutani and colleagues performed microtomography experiments the BL20XU beamline of the SPring-8 synchrotron radiation facility and found that ...
Plant-based diet protects from hypertension, preeclampsia
A plant-based diet appears to afford significant protection to rats bred to become hypertensive on a high-salt diet, scientists report. ...
Cholesterol metabolite induces production of cancer-promoting vesicles
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Scientists working to understand the cellular processes linking high cholesterol to breast cancer recurrence and metastasis report ...
Sugar overload may be a recipe for long-term problems
A new study on the impact of sugar supports World Health Organization recommendations A trial using mice has shown that ...
Football and team handball training may increase health span and, ultimately, lifespan
In the quest for healthy aging and longer lifespan, Danish researchers at the University of Southern Denmark have collaborated with ...
Health benefits of low protein-high carbohydrate diets depend on carb type
New research tackles the questions around carbs Researchers at the University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre conducted the largest ever ...
New research examines the science behind superfoods
Findings suggest that consuming mangos, honey and spices could bring important health benefits Rockville, Md. (June 7, 2021) - Superfoods ...
Study compares heart benefits of low-fat and plant-centered diets
New findings suggest that a plant-centered diet could help lower heart disease risk Rockville, Maryland (June 7, 2021) -- There ...
Controlling insulin production with a smartwatch
Many modern fitness trackers and smartwatches feature integrated LEDs. The green light emitted, whether continuous or pulsed, penetrates the skin ...
UMass Amherst food scientists aim to make plant-based protein tastier and healthier
New journal paper explores the scientific complexities As meat-eating continues to increase around the world, food scientists are focusing on ...
Tiny implant cures diabetes in mice without triggering immune response
Nanofiber device allows insulin to be released while defending against immune cells A team of researchers led by diabetes specialists ...
NIH launches study to determine best time for gestational diabetes screening
Nationwide study aims to recruit people in the first trimester of pregnancy A new study supported by the National Institutes ...
Bar-Ilan University researchers increase life expectancy in mice by an average of 30%
The mechanism through which the protein SIRT6 acts as a 'fountain of youth' allows old mice to conduct the same ...
Scientists discover a new genetic form of ALS in children
NIH- and USU- led study links ALS to a fat manufacturing gene and maps out a genetic therapy In a ...
Microbial gene discovery could mean greater gut health
Credit: Lauren D. Quinn, University of Illinois URBANA, Ill. - As the owner of a human body, you're carrying trillions ...
Resetting the biological clock by flipping a switch
Credit: Issey Takahashi The biological clock is present in almost all cells of an organism. As more and more evidence ...
Bile acids trigger satiety in the brain
EPFL scientists have discovered a new role for bile acids: they curb appetite by entering the brain.Credit: EPFL Our brain ...
Diabetes vaccine gives promising results in a genetic subgroup
Credit: Anna Nilsen/Linköping University A clinical study led by Linköping University and financed by pharmaceuticals company Diamyd Medical has investigated ...
