Metabolism News and Research

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Yacon syrup promotes weight loss, boosts metabolism

Today, Quality Encapsulations the creators of Quality Encapsulations Pure Yacon Syrup announced that they have received hundreds of positive reviews currently on their Amazon product page.

4 Jun 2014

Endocrine Society publishes Clinical Practice Guideline for treatment of rare adrenal tumors

The Endocrine Society today issued a Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the diagnosis and treatment of two types of rare adrenal tumors - pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas - that can raise the risk of cardiovascular disease and even death if left untreated.

4 Jun 2014

Syngene International, Bristol-Myers Squibb extend drug discovery and development collaboration

Bristol-Myers Squibb and Syngene International, India's largest contract research organization, today announced a five-year extension of their drug discovery and development collaboration in India.

3 Jun 2014

Resveratrol supplements during pregnancy linked to developmental abnormalities in fetal pancreas

New research in The FASEB Journal suggests that although resveratrol improved blood flow through the placenta of macaque monkeys and protected against harmful aspects of obesity, resveratrol injured the fetal pancreas.

3 Jun 2014

Survey shows "significant gap" in detection of nutrition problems in hospitalized patients

A new survey of Canadian physicians shows a "significant gap" between optimal practices to detect nutrition problems in hospitalized patients and what action is actually taking place.

3 Jun 2014

New study suggests that blue light exposure may increase hunger, alter metabolism

A new study suggests that blue-enriched light exposure immediately before and during the evening meal may increase hunger and alter metabolism.

3 Jun 2014

Study warns against use of resveratrol supplements by pregnant women

A widely available dietary supplement that had been considered safe - and that some claim provides anti-aging and other health benefits - caused significant developmental abnormalities in the pancreas of offspring of pregnant monkeys who were given the supplement, according to a study published today in the FASEB Journal, from the Federation of American Societies of Experimental Biology.

3 Jun 2014

AMRI agrees to acquire OsoBio for $110 million

AMRI today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding membership interests of Oso Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC for $110 million in cash.

2 Jun 2014

Yale researchers find that hormone leptin may help treat metabolic disorders

Twenty years after the hormone leptin was found to regulate metabolism, appetite, and weight through brain cells called neurons, Yale School of Medicine researchers have found that the hormone also acts on other types of cells to control appetite.

2 Jun 2014

Molecular mechanism linked to increased risk of diabetes in people with cystic fibrosis

Many people with cystic fibrosis develop diabetes. The reasons for this have been largely unknown, but now researchers at Lund University in Sweden and  Karolinska institutet have identified a molecular mechanism that contributes to the raised diabetes risk.

2 Jun 2014

Findings could lead to treatments for blood disorders associated with iron deficiencies and overloads

A UCLA research team has discovered a new hormone called erythroferrone, which regulates the iron supply needed for red blood-cell production.

2 Jun 2014

New genes involved in taste perception effective in weight loss and improve quality of life

New understanding of the genes involved in taste perception and food preferences could lead to personalised nutrition plans effective not just in weight loss but in avoiding diseases such as cancer, depression, and hypertension, Italian researchers will tell the annual conference of the European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) today (Monday).

2 Jun 2014

Volatile organic compounds in exhaled breath show presence and stage of lung cancer

Results of a University of Colorado Cancer Center study presented at the 50th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) show that a test of organic compounds in exhaled breath can not only distinguish patients with lung cancer from patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but can also define the stage of any cancer present.

2 Jun 2014

American College of Gastroenterology develops new podcast for World Digestive Health Day

For World Digestive Health Day, the American College of Gastroenterology, along with World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO), observes the 2014 focus on the human gut microbiome and its impact on health and disease. Scientific understanding of the gut microbiome - the diverse and complex microbial community that resides in the intestine - has rapidly evolved in recent years.

31 May 2014

Protein complex structure that plays an important role in regulating circadian rhythm identified

Structural biologists have made important progress towards better understanding the functioning of the circadian clock. The circadian or inner clock coordinates the sleep-wake rhythm and many other body processes that regulate, for example, metabolism, blood pressure, and the immune system.

31 May 2014

GE Healthcare to supply technetium-99m generators following FDA approval

Effective from June 1st 2014 and following approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), GE Healthcare today announced the intent to supply generators for the production of sodium pertechnetate; technetium (Tc99m) injection to its radiopharmacies in the US.

31 May 2014

Scientists explain how green tea may work to reduce risk of cancer

Green tea and its extracts have been widely touted as potential treatments for cancer, as well as several other diseases.

31 May 2014

Parathyroid hormone with vitamin D may be needed to assess impact on sugar metabolism

Combined assessment of parathyroid hormone along with vitamin D may be needed to assess the impact of vitamin D status on sugar metabolism, according to Toronto researchers.

30 May 2014

Study highlights impact of diet, exercise on prevention, treatment and survivorship of cancer

This Special Issue titled "The role of diet, body composition, and physical activity on cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship" comprises both invited reviews and original papers investigating various themes such as the role of omega-3 fatty acids, amino acids, cancer cachexia, muscle health, exercise training, adiposity and body composition.

30 May 2014

Swim times are significantly faster when swimmers recover with chocolate milk

Grabbing chocolate milk after a hard swim could give swimmers a performance edge, according to new research presented at one of the nation's top sports medicine conferences - the American College of Sports Medicine's annual conference.

30 May 2014

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

Yacon syrup promotes weight loss, boosts metabolism

Endocrine Society publishes Clinical Practice Guideline for treatment of rare adrenal tumors

Syngene International, Bristol-Myers Squibb extend drug discovery and development collaboration

Resveratrol supplements during pregnancy linked to developmental abnormalities in fetal pancreas

Survey shows "significant gap" in detection of nutrition problems in hospitalized patients

New study suggests that blue light exposure may increase hunger, alter metabolism

Study warns against use of resveratrol supplements by pregnant women

AMRI agrees to acquire OsoBio for $110 million

Yale researchers find that hormone leptin may help treat metabolic disorders

Molecular mechanism linked to increased risk of diabetes in people with cystic fibrosis

Findings could lead to treatments for blood disorders associated with iron deficiencies and overloads

New genes involved in taste perception effective in weight loss and improve quality of life

Volatile organic compounds in exhaled breath show presence and stage of lung cancer

American College of Gastroenterology develops new podcast for World Digestive Health Day

Protein complex structure that plays an important role in regulating circadian rhythm identified

GE Healthcare to supply technetium-99m generators following FDA approval

Scientists explain how green tea may work to reduce risk of cancer

Parathyroid hormone with vitamin D may be needed to assess impact on sugar metabolism

Study highlights impact of diet, exercise on prevention, treatment and survivorship of cancer

Swim times are significantly faster when swimmers recover with chocolate milk

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