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Obesity-induced adipose inflammation boosts extracellular vesicle secretion

New research from the University of Eastern Finland sheds light on the mechanisms associating obesity with inflammation by exploring tiny membrane particles, known as extracellular vesicles, secreted by human adipocytes.

19 Aug 2024

Gut microbiota plays a crucial role in type 2 diabetes management

Research reveals the intricate role of gut microbiota in type 2 diabetes, highlighting personalized therapeutic strategies and the complexity of microbial interactions with antidiabetic drugs.

15 Aug 2024

Early exposure to 'forever chemicals' alters gut microbiome and increases metabolic disease risk

Early life exposure to 'forever chemicals' in the environment permanently disrupts the gut microbiome in mice, contributing to the development of metabolic disease in later life, according to new research led by Penn State.

14 Aug 2024

Calorie restriction and therapy combo reshapes gut microbiome, boosts mental health in women

Study finds that combining caloric restriction with psychological interventions significantly alters the gut microbiome and improves stress-related mental health in women.

11 Aug 2024

Study identifies brain circuit that balances hunger-driven and pleasure-driven eating

People eat either because they are hungry or for pleasure, even in the absence of hunger. While hunger-driven eating is fundamental for survival, pleasure-driven feeding may accelerate the onset of obesity and associated metabolic disorders.

9 Aug 2024

Study reveals key brain cells help resist food temptations in favor of exercise

Hypocretin/orexin neurons (HONs) are crucial for resisting temptation and choosing exercise over highly palatable foods. This finding highlights potential targets for promoting physical activity and combating obesity.

7 Aug 2024

Brain chemical orexin plays key role in choosing exercise over treats

Should I go and exercise, or would I rather go to the café and enjoy a delectable strawberry milkshake? Until now, what exactly happens in our brain when we make this decision has been a mystery to science, but researchers at ETH Zurich have found the solution.

6 Aug 2024

New compound ZTA-26 could be a game-changer in lipid metabolism regulation

Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have made a significant breakthrough in treating lipid disorders.

6 Aug 2024

The complex relationship between diet nutrition and cancer

The existing knowledge on the beneficial and detrimental effects of dietary patterns and nutritional supplements on cancer risk.

1 Aug 2024

Epigenetic reprogramming and hypothalamic changes in metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a multifaceted disorder that impacts approximately 20–25% of the global population.

30 Jul 2024

Xanthones show promise in diabetes with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

Research reveals xanthones as promising agents in diabetes management, offering antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and insulin-sensitizing benefits.

29 Jul 2024

Duke-NUS scientist awarded major funding to develop therapeutics for chronic inflammation

Associate Professor Lena Ho from Duke-NUS Medical School has been awarded US$1.85 million (approx. S$2.51 million) to further her team's research in developing microproteins into therapeutic targets to treat chronic inflammation.

29 Jul 2024

Duke-NUS unveils LIVE Ventures to catalyze the commercialization of academic research

Duke-NUS Medical School today launched LIVE Ventures, a S$20 million incubation programme designed to catalyse the commercialisation of innovative academic research.

22 Jul 2024

New screening tool uses infrared light and machine learning to detect multiple health conditions

Using infrared light and machine learning, researchers have developed a method to effectively screen human health and its deviations at a population level.

19 Jul 2024

Vaccines and virus changes cut long COVID risk by 50%, but Omicron still poses a threat

Research shows that vaccination and temporal changes have significantly reduced the incidence of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, but a substantial risk remains during the Omicron era.

18 Jul 2024

New four-year initiative targets cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome

About 1 in 3 U.S. adults have at least three risk factors for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, a health disorder related to the strong connections among cardiovascular disease, kidney disease and metabolic disease (such as Type 2 diabetes and obesity).

18 Jul 2024

Metabolic Disorders News and Research

Obesity-induced adipose inflammation boosts extracellular vesicle secretion

Gut microbiota plays a crucial role in type 2 diabetes management

Early exposure to 'forever chemicals' alters gut microbiome and increases metabolic disease risk

Calorie restriction and therapy combo reshapes gut microbiome, boosts mental health in women

Study identifies brain circuit that balances hunger-driven and pleasure-driven eating

Study reveals key brain cells help resist food temptations in favor of exercise

Brain chemical orexin plays key role in choosing exercise over treats

New compound ZTA-26 could be a game-changer in lipid metabolism regulation

The complex relationship between diet nutrition and cancer

Epigenetic reprogramming and hypothalamic changes in metabolic syndrome

Xanthones show promise in diabetes with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

Duke-NUS scientist awarded major funding to develop therapeutics for chronic inflammation

Duke-NUS unveils LIVE Ventures to catalyze the commercialization of academic research

New screening tool uses infrared light and machine learning to detect multiple health conditions

Vaccines and virus changes cut long COVID risk by 50%, but Omicron still poses a threat

New four-year initiative targets cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome

Drinking coffee daily linked to decreased PCOS risk

How your diet shapes your gut microbiome and impacts your health

CePA: Novel nanomedicine for alleviating MASH via mTOR repression

Study highlights the impact of prenatal ozone exposure on early childhood growth and obesity

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