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Molecule found in oranges could reduce obesity and reverse its negative side-effects

The equivalent of just two and a half glasses of orange juice a day could reverse obesity and reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

3 Mar 2020

Researchers detect a novel cause of acquired lipodystrophy

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is mostly diagnosed in overweight and obese people. However, severe forms of NAFLD can also be detected in rare genetic diseases such as lipodystrophy or in patients with HIV, putting them at a high risk for developing liver failure, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

3 Mar 2020

Yale study may help reconcile conflicting findings about low-calorie sweeteners

Several studies in recent years have reported that low-calorie sweeteners in foods and beverages disrupt the human metabolism, promoting the development of diabetes and obesity.

3 Mar 2020

Study shows the importance of normal feeding for maintaining oral and gut microbiota

The importance of the microorganisms that live on and in our bodies has long been recognized, and their complex synergistic impact on our systemic health is elucidated.

3 Mar 2020

Discovery Of Gabaergic Synaptic Regulations Inside The Brain For A New Epilepsy Treatment

DGIST announced on February 12 that the joint research team of Professor Jaewon Ko and Professor Ji Won Um in the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences found a new candidate target to treat epilepsy by regulating GABAergic synaptic functions

3 Mar 2020

Health effects of the Australian bushfires

A viewpoint published in the journal JAMA internal Medicine February 28, 2020, discusses the lessons learned from the recent Australian bushfires in regards to climate change and public health.

2 Mar 2020

Researchers identify major landmarks of peripheral artery disease recovery

Novel biomedical advances that show promise in the lab often fall short in clinical trials. For researchers studying peripheral artery disease, this is made more difficult by a lack of standardized metrics for what recovery looks like.

2 Mar 2020

Smaller carbon footprint improves global health and economy

A viewpoint published in the journal JAMA February 28, 2020, discusses how a low-carbon future could improve global health and provide economic benefit.

2 Mar 2020

A simple online physical activity guideline for people with spinal cord injury

A team of researchers has developed an online platform of tried and true resources to help people living with spinal cord injury lead a more active life.

2 Mar 2020

Canada's cancer burden will increase in 2020 as population ages

Nearly 1 in 2 Canadians are expected to receive a diagnosis of cancer in their lifetime, and cancer is the leading cause of death in the country.

2 Mar 2020

Experimental drug offers hope for improving movement symptoms of Parkinson's

Results from a study looking at an experimental drug to tackle the debilitating side effect of dyskinesia, have offered hope that it may have potential as a future treatment for people with Parkinson's.

2 Mar 2020

Nursing home outbreak spotlights coronavirus risk in elder care facilities

An outbreak of coronavirus disease in a nursing home near Seattle is prompting urgent calls for precautionary tactics at America's elder care facilities, where residents are at heightened risk of serious complications from the illness because of the dual threat of age and close living conditions.

2 Mar 2020

Coronavirus pathology findings shows how the disease affects the body

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is spreading rapidly across the globe. Since COVID-19 is a new disease, scientists are racing to determine the nature of the virus and how it affects the human body. Now, a team of scientists, have shed light on how the virus affects the respiratory tract. The study provides essential information and descriptions of the early phase pathology of COVID-19 infection.

1 Mar 2020

People with drug-induced liver damage could continue taking life-saving medications

When you ingest a drug--whether over-the-counter Tylenol or medication prescribed by a doctor--your liver is your body's first responder.

28 Feb 2020

Microglia play a dual role in regulating the permeability of blood-brain barrier, study shows

The blood-brain barrier is a layer of cells that covers the blood vessels in the brain and regulates the entry of molecules from the blood into the brain.

28 Feb 2020

People eating a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables, soy may have lower risk of stroke

People who eat a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables and soy may have a lower risk of stroke than people who eat a diet that includes meat and fish, according to a study published in the February 26, 2020, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

28 Feb 2020

Endocrinology News and Research

Latest Endocrinology News and Research

Molecule found in oranges could reduce obesity and reverse its negative side-effects

Researchers detect a novel cause of acquired lipodystrophy

Yale study may help reconcile conflicting findings about low-calorie sweeteners

Study shows the importance of normal feeding for maintaining oral and gut microbiota

Discovery Of Gabaergic Synaptic Regulations Inside The Brain For A New Epilepsy Treatment

Health effects of the Australian bushfires

Researchers identify major landmarks of peripheral artery disease recovery

Smaller carbon footprint improves global health and economy

A simple online physical activity guideline for people with spinal cord injury

Canada's cancer burden will increase in 2020 as population ages

Experimental drug offers hope for improving movement symptoms of Parkinson's

Nursing home outbreak spotlights coronavirus risk in elder care facilities

Coronavirus pathology findings shows how the disease affects the body

People with drug-induced liver damage could continue taking life-saving medications

Microglia play a dual role in regulating the permeability of blood-brain barrier, study shows

People eating a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables, soy may have lower risk of stroke

Clinical factors during pregnancy associated with congenital CMV infection in newborns

Omega 3 supplements do not protect against cancer, research finds

Readers and tweeters dive into debate over ‘Medicare for All’

Major investment can help improve technology aimed at turning bad fat to good fat

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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Latest Endocrinology News and Research

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