Metabolism News and Research

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Enterosignatures provide an interpretable and generic model that enables an intuitive characterization of gut microbiome composition

Researchers used a diverse set of 5,230 gut metagenomes to train a study model.

21 Jun 2023

Study reveals patterns of high blood pressure in pregnant women, linked to maternal health risks

Research examines the trajectory of systolic blood pressure in pregnant women and its associations with various factors. It sheds light on the patterns and risks related to blood pressure during pregnancy.

20 Jun 2023

Study shows therapeutic potential of HK for treating degenerative rotator cuff injury in humans

The incidence of degenerative rotator cuff injury in the elderly poses a significant economic burden. A novel study by investigators in The American Journal of Pathology, published by Elsevier, has established that mitochondrial sirtuin 3 (SIRT3) activator honokiol (HK) promotes healing of rotator cuff injury in aged mice.

20 Jun 2023

Older people do not know enough about the risks associated with drinking alcohol, research shows

A large proportion of older people state that they drink alcohol twice a week or more and the difference in alcohol use between men and women is getting smaller, according to researchers at the University of Agder.

20 Jun 2023

The contribution of transcription factor ROB1 to the pathophysiology of C. albicans-induced candidal infections

Researchers evaluated the function of the zinc finger transcription factor ROB1 and its two phenotypically distinct alleles in the pathogenesis of Candida albicans infections.

20 Jun 2023

CBD and THC: promising remedies for aluminum-related neurological damage

Researchers assessed the protective effect of CBD and THC oils against aluminum toxicity.

20 Jun 2023

Study reveals that wine consumption has an inverse relationship to cardiovascular mortality

Researchers aimed to understand the association between wine consumption and cardiovascular health.

20 Jun 2023

Research reveals devastating impact of Western diet on human health

Research examines the impact of the Western diet on various aspects of health, including metabolism, inflammation, gut microbiota, cardiovascular health, mental health, and cancer. It provides insights into the effects of this dietary pattern on individuals and healthcare systems.

18 Jun 2023

Individuals with AUD show psychomotor impairment when challenged with a very high alcohol dose

While heavy drinkers can tolerate a certain amount of alcohol better than light or moderate drinkers, the concept of "holding your liquor" is more nuanced than commonly believed, according to new research from the University of Chicago.

18 Jun 2023

Transgender adolescents rarely chose to discontinue gender-affirming hormone therapy, finds study

A three-year-long retrospective cohort study of a single Atlanta hospital's patient population found transgender and gender-diverse teenagers rarely chose to discontinue gender-affirming hormone therapy, according to a study being presented Sunday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

18 Jun 2023

Endocrine Society's new Scientific Statement focuses on endocrine-related changes and aging

A new Scientific Statement released today by the Endocrine Society highlights the differences between aspects of aging that are normal and sometimes over-treated, and those such as menopausal symptoms and osteoporosis that can be treated and deserve more attention.

16 Jun 2023

Does taurine deficiency speed up aging?

The association of the amino acid taurine with aging.

16 Jun 2023

Time restricted eating may help improve metabolic health outcomes, finds study

Eating more of one's daily calories earlier in the day may counter weight gain, improve blood sugar fluctuations, and reduce the time that blood sugar is above normal levels, a new study suggests.

15 Jun 2023

Breastfeeding can protect mothers against type 2 diabetes in later years

Breastfeeding can improve the number of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas and increase insulin sensitivity in mothers, helping to protect them against type 2 diabetes in later years, suggests a mice study presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2023

KU investigator develops treatment for stroke, heart disease, other metabolic diseases

An investigator with the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy has filed an invention disclosure, part of a provisional patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, for a treatment that could apply to heart disease, stroke and a host of other human diseases related to metabolism.

15 Jun 2023

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

Enterosignatures provide an interpretable and generic model that enables an intuitive characterization of gut microbiome composition

Study reveals patterns of high blood pressure in pregnant women, linked to maternal health risks

Study shows therapeutic potential of HK for treating degenerative rotator cuff injury in humans

Older people do not know enough about the risks associated with drinking alcohol, research shows

The contribution of transcription factor ROB1 to the pathophysiology of C. albicans-induced candidal infections

CBD and THC: promising remedies for aluminum-related neurological damage

Study reveals that wine consumption has an inverse relationship to cardiovascular mortality

Research reveals devastating impact of Western diet on human health

Individuals with AUD show psychomotor impairment when challenged with a very high alcohol dose

Transgender adolescents rarely chose to discontinue gender-affirming hormone therapy, finds study

Endocrine Society's new Scientific Statement focuses on endocrine-related changes and aging

Does taurine deficiency speed up aging?

Time restricted eating may help improve metabolic health outcomes, finds study

Breastfeeding can protect mothers against type 2 diabetes in later years

KU investigator develops treatment for stroke, heart disease, other metabolic diseases

Daily multivitamin supplementation has a positive effect on key nutrition biomarkers in older men

Study reveals impressive skin benefits of blueberries

Synthetic compound used in perfumes shows potential to stop coagulopathy during a massive hemorrhage

Inflammation regulating gene also plays a key role in maintaining normal blood-sugar levels, study shows

Vaginal seeding engrafts maternal bacteria in the bodies of cesarean section born neonates

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