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Neisseria species are linked to worsening bronchiectasis in patients, study shows

A team of international scientists led by the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has discovered that Neisseria - a genus of bacteria that lives in the human body - is not as harmless as previously thought, and can cause infections in patients with bronchiectasis, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

14 Sep 2022

Scientists identify two distinct subtypes of obesity

A team led by Van Andel Institute scientists has identified two distinct types of obesity with physiological and molecular differences that may have lifelong consequences for health, disease and response to medication.

14 Sep 2022

Extreme heat events may increase risk of hypo- and hyperglycemia–related emergencies

The global effects of climate change have been demonstrated to extend beyond the environment to many other areas including human health, particularly with respect to different health conditions.

12 Sep 2022

Study reveals two distinct types of obesity with physiological and molecular differences

12 Sep 2022

Study reveals gut-brain circuits drive cravings for fatty foods

In a recent study published in the journal Nature, researchers explored the neural basis for fat preference and identified receptors and neuronal elements mediating its development.

11 Sep 2022

Recent literature reports on the role of the gut microbiome on human health and its effect on diseases

Researchers assessed the role of the gut microbiome in human health and disease.

8 Sep 2022

Young people likely to have increased cholesterol, high BMI, and reduced physical stamina post Covid

Healthy young people with just a mild Covid infection can sometimes suffer temporary post-infection consequences such as tiredness, loss of smell and taste or reduced fertility.

5 Sep 2022

Researchers create first mouse model carrying a disease-associated mitochondrial mutation

Studying the role of mitochondria—the specialized structures within cells responsible for energy production—in metabolic diseases has been difficult because of a lack of animal models with the necessary mitochondrial mutations to observe these tiny organelles.

30 Aug 2022

Chinese researchers identify a new molecular mechanism of NASH pathogenesis

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), characterized by liver steatosis, inflammation and injury, has emerged as one of major causes for end-stage liver disease like hepatocellular carcinoma. However, what drives its progression?

25 Aug 2022

Scientists discover new target for treatment of premature aging disorders

A stretch of DNA that hops around the human genome plays a role in premature aging disorders, scientists at the Salk Institute and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia have discovered.

10 Aug 2022

Vitamin B12, folic acid supplements could potentially halt or reverse advanced form of fatty liver disease

Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore have uncovered a mechanism that leads to an advanced form of fatty liver disease-;and it turns out that vitamin B12 and folic acid supplements could reverse this process.

5 Aug 2022

Routine periodic fasting associated with lower hospitalization risk in patients with COVID-19

The main objective of a new prospective observational cohort study was to evaluate whether periodic fasting is linked with severe COVID-19 symptoms.

1 Aug 2022

Nutritive intervention could be an effective treatment method in maintaining human health

In a new study, researchers assessed the impact of dietary regulation on human health and disease.

1 Aug 2022

People with unhealthy sleep behaviors could develop fatty liver disease

People with sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy sleep behaviors could develop fatty liver disease, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

28 Jul 2022

People with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease may have higher risk of dementia

People who have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a buildup of fat cells in the liver, may have a higher risk of dementia, according to a new study published in the July 13, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

13 Jul 2022

Metabolic Disorders News and Research

Neisseria species are linked to worsening bronchiectasis in patients, study shows

Scientists identify two distinct subtypes of obesity

Extreme heat events may increase risk of hypo- and hyperglycemia–related emergencies

Study reveals two distinct types of obesity with physiological and molecular differences

Study reveals gut-brain circuits drive cravings for fatty foods

Recent literature reports on the role of the gut microbiome on human health and its effect on diseases

Young people likely to have increased cholesterol, high BMI, and reduced physical stamina post Covid

Researchers create first mouse model carrying a disease-associated mitochondrial mutation

Chinese researchers identify a new molecular mechanism of NASH pathogenesis

Scientists discover new target for treatment of premature aging disorders

Vitamin B12, folic acid supplements could potentially halt or reverse advanced form of fatty liver disease

Routine periodic fasting associated with lower hospitalization risk in patients with COVID-19

Nutritive intervention could be an effective treatment method in maintaining human health

People with unhealthy sleep behaviors could develop fatty liver disease

People with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease may have higher risk of dementia

Fatty foods may expand waistline and cause havoc to the brain

Male gut health may benefit from beer

Study: Avoiding high fructose consumption can help prevent the development of NAFLD

The risk of developing incident diabetes following hospital discharge or at least 28 days after COVID-19 diagnosis

Novel approach identifies potent drug-like molecules that bind to cancer protein of interest

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Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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