Metabolism News and Research

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Study assesses upper, lower extremity muscle function in Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type IV

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a heritable disorder characterized by increased bone fragility. In OI Type IV muscle weakness has important functional consequences. Children and adolescents with OI type IV often have restricted mobility despite multidisciplinary treatment with bisphosphonates, intramedullary rodding surgery and rehabilitation.

26 Jul 2017

Sugar addition in diet and its effect on appetite, fat breakdown and energy metabolism

Studies have shown that diet plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy body weight and also to prevent obesity. The composition of diet is with macro and micronutrients. The macronutrients are carbohydrates or sugars and complex sugars, proteins and fats.

25 Jul 2017

Researchers understand how to prevent severe weight loss in cancer patients

Many cancer patients are susceptible to potentially lethal weight loss. Now researchers understand better why this happens, and perhaps how to prevent the condition.

25 Jul 2017

Scientists gain better understanding of genetics behind lean body mass

Scientists from the Institute for Aging Research at Hebrew SeniorLife, along with several other research institutions are making great strides in understanding the genetics behind lean body mass, which is largely made up of muscle mass.

24 Jul 2017

Established therapeutic drugs may be effective against childhood dementia

Although dementia is most often seen in adults, childhood or adolescent dementia does occur. A team of researchers from the University of Würzburg believes that established therapeutic drugs might be effective against childhood dementia.

24 Jul 2017

Study provides deeper understanding into genetic basis of neuropsychiatric disorders

A study by scientists at the Children's Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern is providing insight into the genetic basis of neuropsychiatric disorders.

21 Jul 2017

Researchers explore how physical exercise affects brain metabolism

Numerous studies have shown that physical exercise seems beneficial in the prevention of cognitive impairment and dementia in old age. Now researchers at Goethe University Frankfurt have explored in one of the first studies worldwide how exercise affects brain metabolism.

21 Jul 2017

A sugary drink with a protein-rich meal reduces fat metabolism, study reports

A study published, on 21st July 2017, in the open access journal BMC Nutrition states that consuming a sugar-sweetened drink along with a high-protein meal can have adverse effects on energy balance, change food preferences and reduce fat metabolism.

21 Jul 2017

Researchers devise strategy to target Achilles heel of nervous system cancers

Virtually all cancer treatments used today also damage normal cells, causing the toxic side effects associated with cancer treatment.

21 Jul 2017

UD researchers receive $1 million Keck Foundation grant to dive deep into lives of microbes

Even in sediment cores extracted more than a mile beneath the ocean floor, you'll find them. Tiny organisms only a cell in size chug along ever so slowly.

19 Jul 2017

Study shows variation in testosterone prescribing practices in VA system

Providers in the Veterans Health Administration (VA) system vary in their testosterone prescribing practices, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

19 Jul 2017

Study explores reasons for higher risk of depression in some women

It's no secret that the risk of depression increases for women when their hormones are fluctuating. Especially vulnerable times include the menopause transition and onset of postmenopause.

19 Jul 2017

Research shows how dietary essential fatty acids can help treat Alzheimer’s, other diseases

Understanding how dietary essential fatty acids work may lead to effective treatments for diseases and conditions such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease, age-related macular degeneration, Parkinson's disease and other retinal and neurodegenerative diseases.

18 Jul 2017

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

Study assesses upper, lower extremity muscle function in Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type IV

Sugar addition in diet and its effect on appetite, fat breakdown and energy metabolism

Researchers understand how to prevent severe weight loss in cancer patients

Scientists gain better understanding of genetics behind lean body mass

Established therapeutic drugs may be effective against childhood dementia

Study provides deeper understanding into genetic basis of neuropsychiatric disorders

Researchers explore how physical exercise affects brain metabolism

A sugary drink with a protein-rich meal reduces fat metabolism, study reports

Researchers devise strategy to target Achilles heel of nervous system cancers

UD researchers receive $1 million Keck Foundation grant to dive deep into lives of microbes

Study shows variation in testosterone prescribing practices in VA system

Study explores reasons for higher risk of depression in some women

Research shows how dietary essential fatty acids can help treat Alzheimer’s, other diseases

Timing of food consumption affects circadian rhythms and body weight

New bioanalytical method could pave way for personalized drug therapy

Risk of obesity, heart disease, and other health issues higher in those who consume artificial sweeteners, study finds

Low doses of radiation exposure linked to increased cardiovascular health risk

Study shows link between consuming artificial sweeteners and risks of weight gain and health issues

Fermented red clover extract decreases number and severity of menopausal hot flushes

EPFL researchers identify social rank as determining factor for vulnerability to stress

Exploring the role of confocal-based high-content imaging in advancing core facilities

Transforming Cardiovascular Care: Insights from Mina Makar at AstraZeneca

Clue's CEO Rhiannon White on the Future of Femtech and PCOS