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Social isolation poses greater mortality risk than loneliness in obese individuals, study finds

A study in "JAMA Network Open" reveals that social isolation, more than loneliness, is strongly associated with increased mortality risk in obese individuals compared to those with normal weight.

24 Jan 2024

Sweetener 'Stevia' does not alter gut microbiota composition, confirms new study

The impact of 12 weeks of regular consumption of stevia, non-nutritive sweeteners (NNSs), on the human gut microbiota.

22 Jan 2024

Exploring the impact of probiotics on preventing weight gain from psychiatric medication

Researchers discuss the effectiveness of probiotics and their use in reducing drug-induced weight loss.

19 Jan 2024

Mathematical modeling demonstrates efficacy of combinational drug therapy for breast cancer treatment

Researchers use a mathematical model to assess the efficacy of a new combinational therapy of AZD9496 and palbociclib for breast cancer treatment.

18 Jan 2024

Nicotine's surprising effect on gut microbiota and metabolism uncovered

The impact of nicotine exposure on host nutritional status, gut microbial metabolites, and metabolic homeostasis.

15 Jan 2024

New imaging technique could transform diagnosis and treatment of steatotic liver disease

Steatotic liver disease (SLD), previously known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which includes a range of conditions caused by fat build-up in the liver due to abnormal lipid metabolism, affects about 25% of the population worldwide, making it the most common liver disorder.

9 Jan 2024

The link between circadian rhythm and night eating syndrome

Night eating syndrome (NES) symptomatology and its possible links with circadian rhythm.

9 Jan 2024

Infammasomes provide a therapeutic target against human diseases

The structure of inflammasomes and their role in diseases.

9 Jan 2024

Study finds key gene deletion shields mice from diet-induced obesity and liver disease

Study in the International Journal of Obesity reveals that BMAL1 deletion in mice protects against obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease caused by a high-fat diet, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target.

13 Dec 2023

Intestine epithelium-derived exosomes serve as novel mediator in regulating hepatic lipid metabolism

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), characterized by excessive hepatic lipid accumulation, poses a high prevalence and can progress to cirrhosis and liver cancer.

11 Dec 2023

What's my age again? Predicting disease and aging effects by studying organ aging using plasma proteomics data

Researchers performed a proteomic analysis to identify serologic indicators of organ aging and disease.

7 Dec 2023

Sympathetic nervous system and immune interplay: Key to metabolic regulation

A review in Advanced Science explores the interaction between the immune system and the sympathetic nervous system in regulating vital metabolic organs like the pancreas, liver, and adipose tissues. This comprehensive analysis provides insights into the neuroimmune relationships affecting metabolism, offering potential new therapeutic strategies for metabolic diseases.

5 Dec 2023

Researchers evaluate possible mitochondrial factors in Alzheimer's pathogenesis

A group of authors critically evaluated and interpreted the evidence linking mitochondrial dysfunction and metabolic changes to the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD).

5 Dec 2023

Study links brisk walking to lower type 2 diabetes risk

A recent study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reveals that brisk walking significantly reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes. The systematic review and meta-analysis found that every one km/hour increase in walking speed decreases the risk by 9%, highlighting the importance of walking pace in diabetes prevention.

4 Dec 2023

Metabolic Disorders News and Research

Social isolation poses greater mortality risk than loneliness in obese individuals, study finds

Sweetener 'Stevia' does not alter gut microbiota composition, confirms new study

Exploring the impact of probiotics on preventing weight gain from psychiatric medication

Mathematical modeling demonstrates efficacy of combinational drug therapy for breast cancer treatment

Nicotine's surprising effect on gut microbiota and metabolism uncovered

New imaging technique could transform diagnosis and treatment of steatotic liver disease

The link between circadian rhythm and night eating syndrome

Infammasomes provide a therapeutic target against human diseases

Study finds key gene deletion shields mice from diet-induced obesity and liver disease

Intestine epithelium-derived exosomes serve as novel mediator in regulating hepatic lipid metabolism

What's my age again? Predicting disease and aging effects by studying organ aging using plasma proteomics data

Sympathetic nervous system and immune interplay: Key to metabolic regulation

Researchers evaluate possible mitochondrial factors in Alzheimer's pathogenesis

Study links brisk walking to lower type 2 diabetes risk

LysoPI lipids show promise in boosting insulin secretion in diabetics

Women who sit for 6 hours a day twice as likely to develop uterine fibroids

The future of functional foods: Leveraging Dendrobium officinale for optimal gut health and disease prevention

High dietary insulin index associated with increased risk of metabolic unhealthiness, research show

Pomegranate's power: Studies show promise in cardiovascular and diabetic health

Obesity linked to prostate cancer risk: New study uncovers inherited dangers from fathers

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Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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