Metabolism News and Research

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Researchers investigate acidity in solid tumors to determine if pH levels play a role in cell invasion

Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center and colleagues at Wayne State University School of Medicine investigated the acidity in solid tumors to determine if pH levels play a role in cancer cell invasion in surrounding tissues.

28 Jan 2013

Takeda receives FDA approval for Nesina, Kazano and Oseni to treat type 2 diabetes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved three new related products for use with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes: Nesina (alogliptin) tablets, Kazano (alogliptin and metformin hydrochloride) tablets, and Oseni (alogliptin and pioglitazone) tablets.

28 Jan 2013

Findings could help develop targeted exercise for obese women with Type 2 diabetes

More than one-third of Americans are obese, and these individuals often experience accompanying health issues, such as Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular problems. In response to the so-called "obesity epidemic," many medical professionals have suggested ways to improve the health outcomes of obese individuals through diet and exercise.

25 Jan 2013

African-American women who reported childhood abuse had greater risk of uterine fibroids

According to a new study from the Slone Epidemiology Center (SEC) at Boston University, African-American women who reported sexual or physical abuse before age 11 had a greater risk of uterine fibroids in adulthood compared with women who had no such abuse history.

25 Jan 2013

Consuming protein blend after exercise can promote muscle protein synthesis

A new study published in The Journal of Nutrition demonstrates the benefits of consuming a protein blend for muscle protein synthesis after exercise. This study is a first-of-its-kind, conducted by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch, and utilizes the proteins from soy, whey and casein consumed after an acute bout of resistance exercise. These proteins have complementary amino acid profiles and different digestion rates (amino acid release profiles).

25 Jan 2013

People burn more body fat on empty stomach

People can burn up to 20% more body fat by exercising in the morning on an empty stomach, according to new research from Northumbria University.

25 Jan 2013

NIH panel recommends name change for polycystic ovary syndrome

An independent panel convened by the National Institutes of Health has concluded that the name of a common hormone disorder in women, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), causes confusion and is a barrier to research progress and effective patient care. The current name focuses on a criterion - ovarian cysts - which is neither necessary nor sufficient to diagnose the syndrome.

24 Jan 2013

Salk Institute to establish Helmsley Center for Genomic Medicine

The Salk Institute for Biological Studies has received a $42 million gift-the largest in the Institute's history-to establish the Helmsley Center for Genomic Medicine (HCGM), a research center dedicated to decoding the common genetic factors underlying many complex chronic human diseases.

23 Jan 2013

Trial to evaluate whether zolpidem reduces suicidal thinking in depressed insomniacs

Researchers want to know whether a sleeping pill reduces suicidal thoughts in depressed patients with insomnia.

23 Jan 2013

Exposure of human f-tal testicles to bisphenol A reduces testosterone production

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical compound that is included in the composition of plastics and resins. It is used, for example, in the manufacture of food containers such as bottles and babies' feeding bottles. It is also found in the protective films used inside food and drink cans and on till receipts where it used as a discloser. Significant levels of BPA have also been found in human blood, urine, amniotic fluid and placentas.

23 Jan 2013

Studies identify cellular pathways involved in governing day-night pattern of circadian rhythms

UC Irvine-led studies have revealed the cellular mechanism by which circadian rhythms - also known as the body clock - modify energy metabolism and also have identified novel compounds that control this action. The findings point to potential treatments for disorders triggered by circadian rhythm dysfunction, ranging from insomnia and obesity to diabetes and cancer.

23 Jan 2013

Neurophysiologic mechanisms of deep-brain stimulation unveiled

The beneficial effects of subthalamic nucleus stimulation in patients with Parkinson’s disease are partly down to compensatory activation of nonmotor dopamine pathways during exercise, research suggests.

22 Jan 2013

Family members with rare gene mutation at high risk of developing schizophrenia

Johns Hopkins researchers have identified a rare gene mutation in a single family with a high rate of schizophrenia, adding to evidence that abnormal genes play a role in the development of the disease.

22 Jan 2013

Cancer Targets & Therapeutics Conference to take place from Feb. 25-26 in Las Vegas

With the rapid progression of molecular biology and genetics, and the subsequent emergence of many new targets, emerging targets & therapeutics provides new opportunities for the prevention and treatment of several major disease systems.

19 Jan 2013

Rochester scientists propose new reason why acute myeloid leukemia is so difficult to cure

University of Rochester Medical Center scientists have proposed a new reason why acute myeloid leukemia, one of the most aggressive cancers, is so difficult to cure: a subset of cells that drive the disease appear to have a much slower metabolism than most other tumors cells.

18 Jan 2013

Tips to help maintain health during travel

Whether you're away for business or pleasure, don't let traveling be an excuse to break your healthy New Year's resolutions. Check out these tips from Jodi Sullivan, Hilton Worldwide's senior director of global fitness, to help maintain your health wherever your travels may take you.

18 Jan 2013

ARHGEF28 gene mutations present in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Research

Researchers at Western University in London, Canada, have identified a new genetic mutation for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), opening the door to future targeted therapies. Dr. Michael Strong, a scientist with Western's Robarts Research Institute and Distinguished University Professor in Clinical Neurological Sciences at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, and colleagues found that mutations within the ARHGEF28 gene are present in ALS.

16 Jan 2013

p53 activation suppresses malic enzyme expression and leads to senescence in pre-cancerous cells

It is perhaps impossible to overstate the importance of the tumor suppressor gene p53. It is the single most frequently mutated gene in human tumors. p53 keeps pre-cancerous cells in check by causing cells, among other things, to become senescent - aging at the cellular level. Loss of p53 causes cells to ignore the cellular signals that would normally make mutant or damaged cells die or stop growing.

16 Jan 2013

TSC22D4 gene plays a key role in the onset of cachexia

Cachexia or wasting is a condition affecting up to 70 percent of cancer patients, depending on the type of cancer. It is characterized by a dramatic loss of body weight that is independent of food intake. Cachexia is seen particularly often and most pronounced in patients suffering from cancers of the digestive tract and the lungs.

16 Jan 2013

Spacemen upset sodium balance theories

Levels of salt in the body and sodium in the urine fluctuate over fixed cycles that are independent of salt intake, shows a space simulation study.

15 Jan 2013

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

Researchers investigate acidity in solid tumors to determine if pH levels play a role in cell invasion

Takeda receives FDA approval for Nesina, Kazano and Oseni to treat type 2 diabetes

Findings could help develop targeted exercise for obese women with Type 2 diabetes

African-American women who reported childhood abuse had greater risk of uterine fibroids

Consuming protein blend after exercise can promote muscle protein synthesis

People burn more body fat on empty stomach

NIH panel recommends name change for polycystic ovary syndrome

Salk Institute to establish Helmsley Center for Genomic Medicine

Trial to evaluate whether zolpidem reduces suicidal thinking in depressed insomniacs

Exposure of human f-tal testicles to bisphenol A reduces testosterone production

Studies identify cellular pathways involved in governing day-night pattern of circadian rhythms

Neurophysiologic mechanisms of deep-brain stimulation unveiled

Family members with rare gene mutation at high risk of developing schizophrenia

Cancer Targets & Therapeutics Conference to take place from Feb. 25-26 in Las Vegas

Rochester scientists propose new reason why acute myeloid leukemia is so difficult to cure

Tips to help maintain health during travel

ARHGEF28 gene mutations present in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Research

p53 activation suppresses malic enzyme expression and leads to senescence in pre-cancerous cells

TSC22D4 gene plays a key role in the onset of cachexia

Spacemen upset sodium balance theories

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