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Opioid receptor levels in brown fat found to be dependent on the length of daylight hours

Researchers from the Turku PET Centre, Finland, have observed that the length of daylight hours impacts opioid receptor levels in brown fat.

7 Oct 2022

Researchers listen in on how fat cells “talk” to the brain

In this interview, News-Medical speaks to Li Ye, P.h.D about his latest research which identified sensory neurons that carry a stream of messages from adipose tissue to the brain.

5 Oct 2022

Survey reveals the negative impact of warmer nighttime summer temperatures on population health

A survey of residents from the city of Nagoya in central Japan has provided evidence of the negative impact of warmer nighttime summer temperatures on population health.

3 Oct 2022

Traumatic injury rates among outdoor workers found to be higher during periods of high heat

Rates of traumatic injury among workers in the Oregon agricultural and construction sectors are significantly higher during periods of high heat compared with periods of more moderate weather, a recent Oregon State University study found.

29 Sep 2022

Small larval fish provides insight into how the brain reacts when the temperature rises

Which organisms survive and which succumb when the climate changes? A small larval fish is providing surprising insight into how the brain reacts when the temperature rises.

29 Sep 2022

Changes in temperature may be behind the link between circadian disruption and cancer

Disruptions in circadian rhythm - the ways that our bodies change in response to the 24-hour light and dark cycle - have been linked to many different diseases, including cancer.

28 Sep 2022

Study: Heat-related mortality is an issue across Washington state

Heat-related deaths are an issue across Washington state, and they occur even in regions that typically have milder climates, according to a University of Washington study published Aug. 30 in the journal Atmosphere.

27 Sep 2022

Study reveals key role of AKG/OXGR1 signaling pathway in maintaining male reproduction

Infertility is a global public health problem caused by genetic defects, lifestyle, nutrition, and factors affecting the local metabolism and microenvironment of the reproductive system.

26 Sep 2022

Study sheds light on how heat stress affects kidney function

Acute kidney injury - defined as an abrupt decline in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) - is among the top causes of hospitalization during a heat wave.

23 Sep 2022

Study reveals increased immunity evasion by Omicron BA.2.75.2

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers from ETH Zurich, Imperial College London, and Karolinska Institutet identified increased resistance to antibody-mediated neutralization by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron sublineage BA.2.75.2.

21 Sep 2022

Clearing pollution helps clear the fog of aging — and may cut the risk of dementia

During the past decade, a growing body of research has shown that air pollution harms older adults' brains, contributing to cognitive decline and dementia. What hasn't been clear is whether improving air quality would benefit brain health.

20 Sep 2022

Panacol Develops First UV Moisture-Curing Medical Adhesive

Panacol has developed another adhesive system for medical use. In addition to its primary curing - UV crosslinking - this adhesive also offers secondary moisture post-curing.

From Panacol-Elosol GmbH 14 Sep 2022

Molecular explanation for the contribution of autophagy to BAT energy metabolism

Obesity is a growing global health problem and its prevalence has tripled since 1975. More than 650 million people are affected by this condition worldwide, and 28% of people in Spain over 18 years of age have this complex pathology. Obesity is linked to conditions such as type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis, and certain forms of cancer.

13 Sep 2022

Study explores work experiences and quality of life for Hispanic survivors

As a cancer nurse in the U.S. Army for more than 29 years, Elizabeth Anderson saw firsthand how chemotherapy, radiation and surgeries impact the body's lymphatic system, putting breast cancer survivors at greater risk for developing lymphedema, a chronic condition of swelling that may occur after surgical removal, chemotherapy treatment, or irradiation of lymph nodes.

13 Sep 2022

Blocking FNDC5 prevents cancer-induced cachexia in mice

The severe muscle atrophy and weakness commonly associated with cancer growth (i.e., cachexia) can be prevented simply by being deprived of FNDC5, the precursor of the exercise hormone irisin, researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine have found.

12 Sep 2022

heat News and Research

Opioid receptor levels in brown fat found to be dependent on the length of daylight hours

Researchers listen in on how fat cells “talk” to the brain

Survey reveals the negative impact of warmer nighttime summer temperatures on population health

Traumatic injury rates among outdoor workers found to be higher during periods of high heat

Small larval fish provides insight into how the brain reacts when the temperature rises

Changes in temperature may be behind the link between circadian disruption and cancer

Study: Heat-related mortality is an issue across Washington state

Study reveals key role of AKG/OXGR1 signaling pathway in maintaining male reproduction

Study sheds light on how heat stress affects kidney function

Study reveals increased immunity evasion by Omicron BA.2.75.2

Clearing pollution helps clear the fog of aging — and may cut the risk of dementia

Panacol Develops First UV Moisture-Curing Medical Adhesive

Molecular explanation for the contribution of autophagy to BAT energy metabolism

Study explores work experiences and quality of life for Hispanic survivors

Blocking FNDC5 prevents cancer-induced cachexia in mice

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

New cold perfusion approach to isolate hepatic stellate cells from fatty liver-associated tumors

Novel antifungal medications urgently needed to control COVID-19-associated fungal infections

Respirator masks used by anesthetists associated with 38% increased risk of airway complications in patients

Biosynthetic proteins show promise as SARS-CoV-2 antivirals targeting spike protein

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

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