Metabolism News and Research

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Research reveals impairment in circadian rhythms can lead to serious health consequences

If you're pulling and all-nighter to finish a term paper, a new parent up all night with a fussy baby, or simply can't sleep like you once could, then you may be snoozing on good health. That's because new research published in The FASEB Journal used mice to show that proper sleep patterns are critical for healthy metabolic function, and even mild impairment in our circadian rhythms can lead to serious health consequences, including diabetes and obesity.

2 Apr 2013

Vitamin D deficiency may decrease kidney function in transplant recipients

Vitamin D deficiency may decrease kidney function in transplant recipients, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). The finding suggests that vitamin D supplementation may help improve the health of kidney transplant recipients.

30 Mar 2013

Invokana tablets receive FDA approval to treat adults with type 2 diabetes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Invokana (canaglifozin) tablets, used with diet and exercise, to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

30 Mar 2013

New research shows how metabolism and physiology are connected to diet

Sometimes you just can't resist a tiny piece of chocolate cake. Even the most health-conscious eaters find themselves indulging in junk foods from time to time. New research by scientists at the University of Massachusetts Medical School raises the striking possibility that even small amounts of these occasional indulgences may produce significant changes in gene expression that could negatively impact physiology and health.

30 Mar 2013

GF foods lack vitamins and nutrients, can be high in fat and calories

In the ever-present search to identify and address bad nutrition habits, gluten-free eating has been receiving a lot of attention. But experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) say it is not to be confused with typical weight loss procedures.

29 Mar 2013

Study: Diabetes drug slows down ageing process by mimicking the effects of dieting

A widely prescribed type 2 diabetes drug slows down the ageing process by mimicking the effects of dieting, according to a study published today using worms to investigate how the drug works.

29 Mar 2013

Exposure to multiple estrogen-mimicking chemicals distorts hormone action

For years, scientists have been concerned about chemicals in the environment that mimic the estrogens found in the body. In study after study, researchers have found links between these "xenoestrogens" and such problems as decreased sperm viability, ovarian dysfunction, neurodevelopmental deficits and obesity.

29 Mar 2013

New way to predict woman’s final menstrual period

A new UCLA-led study suggests a way to predict when a woman will have her final menstrual period. The findings, published in the April issue of the peer-reviewed Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, could help women and physicians gauge the onset of menopause-related bone loss, which generally begins a year prior to the last period.

28 Mar 2013

Inflammation and epigenetics: an interview with Dr Belkina and Dr Denis, Boston University School of Medicine

Inflammation can be thought of as taking two major forms: acute or chronic. Acute inflammation, which can be painful, usually arises quickly and resolves quickly. It accompanies bacterial infections, traumatic injury and is useful to fight infections and promote healing.

28 Mar 2013

Scientists discover new mechanism that regulates replication of insulin-producing beta cells in pancreas

Bringing scientists a step closer to new treatments for diabetes, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and The Mount Sinai Medical Center have discovered a novel mechanism that regulates the replication of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.

27 Mar 2013

Organism may cause people to reap more calories from food, contributing to weight gain

How much a person eats may be only one of many factors that determines weight gain. A recent Cedars-Sinai study suggests that a breath test profile of microorganisms inhabiting the gut may be able to tell doctors how susceptible a person is to developing obesity.

26 Mar 2013

New formula could estimate timing of final menstrual period

For women enduring hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause, a new model could better estimate the timing of the final menstrual period, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).

26 Mar 2013

Study shows vitamin D can help people breathe better and protect against TB

Maintaining adequate levels of vitamin D can help people breathe better and may even protect against tuberculosis (TB), according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).

26 Mar 2013

The content of persons’ breath may indicate their susceptibility to weight gain

The content of a person's breath may indicate how susceptible they are to weight gain, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).

26 Mar 2013

Biomedical researcher discovers new technique to measure oxygen in individual red blood cells

In an engineering breakthrough, a Washington University in St. Louis biomedical researcher has discovered a way to use light and color to measure oxygen in individual red blood cells in real time.

26 Mar 2013

First multi-gene DNA sequencing test launched for cancer patients

The first multi-gene DNA sequencing test that can help predict cancer patients' responses to treatment has been launched in the National Health Service, thanks to a partnership between scientists at the University of Oxford and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust.

26 Mar 2013

Study shows physically active healthcare providers more likely to advise patients to lead active lifestyle

Physically active healthcare providers were more likely than their inactive counterparts to advise patients to lead an active lifestyle in a study presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2013 Scientific Sessions.

25 Mar 2013

Mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or major depression no barrier to weight loss success

Through a program that teaches simple nutrition messages and involves both counseling and regular exercise classes, people with serious mental illness can make healthy behavioral changes and achieve significant weight loss, according to new Johns Hopkins research.

22 Mar 2013

Gene LY86 identified as likely contributor to obesity

Food and environment can chemically alter your gene function and scientists have identified a gene that is consistently altered in obesity.

22 Mar 2013

Research: 75% of world's population consumes daily recommended amount of sodium nearly twice

Seventy-five percent of the world's population consumes nearly twice the daily recommended amount of sodium (salt), according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism and Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention 2013 Scientific Sessions.

22 Mar 2013

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

Research reveals impairment in circadian rhythms can lead to serious health consequences

Vitamin D deficiency may decrease kidney function in transplant recipients

Invokana tablets receive FDA approval to treat adults with type 2 diabetes

New research shows how metabolism and physiology are connected to diet

GF foods lack vitamins and nutrients, can be high in fat and calories

Study: Diabetes drug slows down ageing process by mimicking the effects of dieting

Exposure to multiple estrogen-mimicking chemicals distorts hormone action

New way to predict woman’s final menstrual period

Inflammation and epigenetics: an interview with Dr Belkina and Dr Denis, Boston University School of Medicine

Scientists discover new mechanism that regulates replication of insulin-producing beta cells in pancreas

Organism may cause people to reap more calories from food, contributing to weight gain

New formula could estimate timing of final menstrual period

Study shows vitamin D can help people breathe better and protect against TB

The content of persons’ breath may indicate their susceptibility to weight gain

Biomedical researcher discovers new technique to measure oxygen in individual red blood cells

First multi-gene DNA sequencing test launched for cancer patients

Study shows physically active healthcare providers more likely to advise patients to lead active lifestyle

Mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or major depression no barrier to weight loss success

Gene LY86 identified as likely contributor to obesity

Research: 75% of world's population consumes daily recommended amount of sodium nearly twice

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