Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

Microneedles offer a promising solution for the treatment of diabetic wounds

The global population of patients with diabetic wounds is expected to rise to between 9.1 million to 26.1 million by 2030.

20 Mar 2024

SARS-CoV-2-associated ARDS can damage the heart without direct infection

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can damage the heart even without directly infecting the heart tissue, a National Institutes of Health-supported study has found.

20 Mar 2024

Regular intake of sugary drinks, fruit juices tied to higher Type 2 diabetes risk in boys

A small, long-term study of almost 500 children in Massachusetts has found that regularly drinking sugary drinks and 100% fruit juices during childhood and adolescence may be linked to a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes among boys than girls, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

20 Mar 2024

Unique bacteria colonize the gut shortly after birth and make serotonin to educate gut immune cells

A recent study revealed that neonatal gut bacteria produce serotonin and down-regulate monoamine oxidase A (MOA) to limit serotonin breakdown, thereby promoting immune tolerance.

20 Mar 2024

Metformin boosts appetite-suppressing metabolite, new study finds

Metformin treatment boosts levels of Lac-Phe, an appetite-suppressing metabolite, potentially offering new insights into its mechanism and opening doors for obesity treatments.

19 Mar 2024

Exposure to high heat may increase inflammation and interfere with immune system functions

Short-term exposure to higher heat may increase inflammation and interfere with normal immune system functions in the body, which may, in turn, increase susceptibility to infections and accelerate the progression of cardiovascular disease, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

19 Mar 2024

Ketogenic diet delays the early stages of Alzheimer's-related memory loss in mice

A new study from researchers at the University of California, Davis, shows a ketogenic diet significantly delays the early stages of Alzheimer's-related memory loss in mice.

19 Mar 2024

Study reveals new strategy to improve and accelerate recovery from muscle injuries

Muscle injuries are common in the active population, and they cause the majority of player leaves in the world of sport.

19 Mar 2024

Decoding the cryptic connection between the brain's architecture and our consciousness

Imagine an alien spacecraft landing on Earth, a mysterious entity unlike anything ever seen before. Now, envision our brain as an intricate spaceship, and the researchers in the COST Action The neural architecture of consciousness (NeuralArchCon) as brilliant engineers determined to crack its inner workings.

19 Mar 2024

Study sheds new light on the heterogeneity of type 2 diabetes

A landmark study by the German Diabetes Center (DDZ), published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, sheds new light on the heterogeneity of type 2 diabetes.

18 Mar 2024

Artichoke's health secret, traditional remedy to modern marvel

Study highlights the artichoke's nutritional benefits and its potential to improve cardiovascular health, exhibit neuroprotective effects, and offer antimicrobial properties, emphasizing its value beyond dietary use.

18 Mar 2024

8-hour time-restricted eating schedule may increase heart disease mortality

An analysis of over 20,000 U.S. adults found that people who limited their eating across less than 8 hours per day, a time-restricted eating plan, were more likely to die from cardiovascular disease compared to people who ate across 12-16 hours per day, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

18 Mar 2024

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

Microneedles offer a promising solution for the treatment of diabetic wounds

SARS-CoV-2-associated ARDS can damage the heart without direct infection

Regular intake of sugary drinks, fruit juices tied to higher Type 2 diabetes risk in boys

Unique bacteria colonize the gut shortly after birth and make serotonin to educate gut immune cells

Metformin boosts appetite-suppressing metabolite, new study finds

Exposure to high heat may increase inflammation and interfere with immune system functions

Ketogenic diet delays the early stages of Alzheimer's-related memory loss in mice

Study reveals new strategy to improve and accelerate recovery from muscle injuries

Decoding the cryptic connection between the brain's architecture and our consciousness

Study sheds new light on the heterogeneity of type 2 diabetes

Artichoke's health secret, traditional remedy to modern marvel

8-hour time-restricted eating schedule may increase heart disease mortality

Kallistatin expression increases after weight loss, study reveals

Unlocking weight loss through exercise mimicry with metformin

Dietary intake post-birth triggers hepatocyte specialization

Mouse models shed light on the effects of metformin use during pregnancy on offspring

New compounds show potential to mimic benefits of exercise

Unlocking quinoa's power: Beyond nutrition to drug development

Vitamin D supplementation shows limited benefits for bone and heart health in hypertensive patients

Unraveling the complexities of muscle repair in diabetes: A call for targeted research and therapies

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