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Brazilian study reveals the effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the central nervous system

A Brazilian study published in the journal PNAS describes some of the effects infection by SARS-CoV-2 can have on the central nervous system.

30 Sep 2022

Quinoa-based diet stabilizes blood sugar in older adults

A new study reports the ability of quinoa to normalize glucose metabolism in the body, particularly among the elderly with impaired glucose tolerance.

22 Sep 2022

Can daytime feeding prevent mood vulnerability in night workers?

A new study explores the effect of daytime feeding on affective disorder incidence in this subset of workers.

15 Sep 2022

UT Southwestern scientists identify genetic mutations that contribute to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Using a genetic screening platform developed by a UT Southwestern Nobel Laureate, scientists with the Center for the Genetics of Host Defense at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified genetic mutations that contribute to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), providing a potential future target for therapeutic interventions.

9 Sep 2022

The brain and fat communicate directly

Researchers examine the sensory innervation of fat cells within subcutaneous fat deposits.

4 Sep 2022

Eating grapes may reduce the risk of fatty liver disease

In a recent study published in the journal Foods, eating grapes can extend life expectancy by five years and reduce non-alcoholic fatty liver disease risk in mice fed high-fat diets.

17 Aug 2022

What is the association between polyfluoroalkyl substance exposure and risk of non-viral hepatocellular carcinoma?

The current study, published online in the journal JHEP Reports, looks at PFAS, which are endocrine disruptors and potential hepatotoxins.

11 Aug 2022

A low-energy, high FODMAP diet in prediabetes and diabetes?

Researchers summarize the available knowledge on FODMAPs and suggest that they can play a role in the prevention and treatment of diabetes.

10 Aug 2022

Exposure to a synthetic “forever chemical” linked to non-viral hepatocellular carcinoma

Exposure to a synthetic chemical found widely in the environment is linked to non-viral hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common type of liver cancer, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and published in JHEP Reports.

9 Aug 2022

Every little bit helps: Light walking breaks can reduce the harmful effects of prolonged sitting

A new study reviewed changes in cardiometabolic markers with standing or light walking during a bout of sitting.

8 Aug 2022

Discovery could prevent insulin resistance and have significant benefits for people with type 2 diabetes

In a potential game changer for patients with type 2 diabetes, a team of researchers at the Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism Institute (DOMI) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has identified a therapeutic target for the preservation and regeneration of beta cells (β cells)-;cells in the pancreas that produce and distribute insulin.

4 Aug 2022

Cold exposure could make it harder for cancer cells to grow, mice study shows

Turning down the thermostat seems to make it harder for cancer cells to grow, according to a study in mice by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden.

3 Aug 2022

Study highlights the urgent need to evaluate deficiencies in the energy balance model for the prevention and treatment of obesity

In a new study, researchers highlighted the urgent need to substitute highly processed carbohydrates with minimally processed carbohydrates or healthy fats to cease the obesity pandemic that continues relentlessly.

2 Aug 2022

Glucose Metabolism News and Research

Brazilian study reveals the effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the central nervous system

Quinoa-based diet stabilizes blood sugar in older adults

Can daytime feeding prevent mood vulnerability in night workers?

UT Southwestern scientists identify genetic mutations that contribute to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

The brain and fat communicate directly

Eating grapes may reduce the risk of fatty liver disease

What is the association between polyfluoroalkyl substance exposure and risk of non-viral hepatocellular carcinoma?

A low-energy, high FODMAP diet in prediabetes and diabetes?

Exposure to a synthetic “forever chemical” linked to non-viral hepatocellular carcinoma

Every little bit helps: Light walking breaks can reduce the harmful effects of prolonged sitting

Discovery could prevent insulin resistance and have significant benefits for people with type 2 diabetes

Cold exposure could make it harder for cancer cells to grow, mice study shows

Study highlights the urgent need to evaluate deficiencies in the energy balance model for the prevention and treatment of obesity

Lipids in breastmilk may protect against metabolic disease later in life

Commonly prescribed class of migraine drugs may be effective in treating obesity

The role of myostatin in female fertility

Acute illness increases cortisol levels in children and adolescents

Researchers discover a molecular switch that promotes pancreatic cancer metastasis

Common type 2 diabetes medication could be the key to improving fertility in women with obesity

Lowering blood glucose levels could improve fertility in females with obesity

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Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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