Metabolism News and Research

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Is there an association between alcohol consumption and blood pressure levels?

The dose-response association between alcohol consumption and blood pressure (BP) levels.

2 Aug 2023

What are the parallel effects of exercise on cardiometabolic and mental health in children with an excess of adiposity?

Researchers performed a secondary analysis of the ActiveBrains randomized clinical trial (RCT) to look at how a 20-week exercise program affected child health.

2 Aug 2023

The impact of medicinal plants on the gut microbiome in cancer

Researchers evaluate the associations between medicinal plants, the gut microbiome, and cancer.

2 Aug 2023

NYU Langone Health included on the 2023-24 Honor Roll of top 20 hospitals

NYU Langone Health once again stands out in U.S. News & World Report's annual "Best Hospital" rankings for its unwavering commitment to exceptionalism, with its inclusion on the 2023-24 Honor Roll of the top 20 hospitals.

1 Aug 2023

Pecans may help prevent obesity and reduce inflammation, study shows

Daily consumption of pecans have been shown to prevent obesity and a host of related health issues like fatty liver disease and diabetes, according to a collaborative study by Texas A&M AgriLife scientists.

1 Aug 2023

Fructose identified as central conduit to obesity

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have officially identified a central conduit to obesity: fructose.

1 Aug 2023

Moving to polluted areas can lead to weight gain in kids

A large natural experiment in Catalonia shows that moving to areas with higher levels of air pollution is associated with weight gain in young children.

1 Aug 2023

Study highlights metabolite targets for depression prevention that are easily modifiable through diet interventions

Researchers used a UHPLC and mass spectrometry-based Metabolon platform to identify and characterize circulating metabolites associated with depression.

1 Aug 2023

Molecular insights into drug-induced GDF15 regulation in cancer cells and cardiomyocytes: implications for precision medicine

A recent study elucidated the molecular mechanisms of drug-induced regulation of growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15).

1 Aug 2023

How effective is physical activity in alleviating obesity-related inflammation in diabetes?

Scientists determine whether physical activity can be used as an effective intervention to mitigate obesity-related inflammation in diabetes.

1 Aug 2023

Research reveals surprising genetic overlap between neurological and psychiatric disorders

Researchers compared the shared genetic risk and biological foundations of neurological and mental illnesses.

1 Aug 2023

What is the relationship between intestinal stem cells and the gut microbiota in regenerative medicine?

Researchers explored the relationship between intestinal stem cells (ISCs) and the gut microbiota and its role in maintaining intestinal health.

1 Aug 2023

The microbiota connection, gut health linked to metabolic syndrome prevalence

The relationship between gut microbiota and metabolic disorders focused on BA metabolism and immunity.

1 Aug 2023

Assessing the quality of proteins and the unique benefits of pulses

Researchers discuss the methods available to assess protein quality while also assessing the benefits of plant proteins to human health.

31 Jul 2023

The role of vitamins, minerals, and intestinal microbiota in heart disease development in adults and children

Researchers discuss how certain minerals and vitamins impact the development and progression of CVDs in adults and children.

31 Jul 2023

New method allows the discovery of specific inhibitors of lactate transporter

Scientists from the Giulio Superti-Furga Lab at CeMM, the Research Center for Molecular Medicine of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, have developed a new method that allows the discovery of specific inhibitors of a lactate transporter associated with cancer and other disease areas.

28 Jul 2023

Microbial cell factories produce eco-friendly food and cosmetic compounds

Despite decades of global population growth, global food crisis seems to be at hand yet again because the food productivity is cut severely due to prolonged presence of abnormal weather from intensifying climate change and global food supply chain is deteriorated due to international conflicts such as wars exacerbating food shortages and nutritional inequality around the globe.

28 Jul 2023

Enhanced light sensitivity may worsen Alzheimer's symptoms

New Alzheimer’s research from UVA Health suggests that enhanced light sensitivity may contribute to “sundowning” – the worsening of symptoms late in the day – and spur sleep disruptions thought to contribute to the disease’s progression.

28 Jul 2023

Researchers seek to understand the Achilles' heel of insulin pump technology

Since the insulin pump started widespread use in the early 1980s, it's become the option of choice for type 1 diabetes patients to manage their glucose levels in a way that doesn't require testing their blood sugar and injecting insulin multiple times daily.

27 Jul 2023

Diagnosis of rare inherited metabolic condition in a Sumatran orangutan

Researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine have diagnosed a Sumatran Orangutan at the Indianapolis Zoo with a rare genetic disease called Alkaptonuria.

27 Jul 2023

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

Is there an association between alcohol consumption and blood pressure levels?

What are the parallel effects of exercise on cardiometabolic and mental health in children with an excess of adiposity?

The impact of medicinal plants on the gut microbiome in cancer

NYU Langone Health included on the 2023-24 Honor Roll of top 20 hospitals

Pecans may help prevent obesity and reduce inflammation, study shows

Fructose identified as central conduit to obesity

Moving to polluted areas can lead to weight gain in kids

Study highlights metabolite targets for depression prevention that are easily modifiable through diet interventions

Molecular insights into drug-induced GDF15 regulation in cancer cells and cardiomyocytes: implications for precision medicine

How effective is physical activity in alleviating obesity-related inflammation in diabetes?

Research reveals surprising genetic overlap between neurological and psychiatric disorders

What is the relationship between intestinal stem cells and the gut microbiota in regenerative medicine?

The microbiota connection, gut health linked to metabolic syndrome prevalence

Assessing the quality of proteins and the unique benefits of pulses

The role of vitamins, minerals, and intestinal microbiota in heart disease development in adults and children

New method allows the discovery of specific inhibitors of lactate transporter

Microbial cell factories produce eco-friendly food and cosmetic compounds

Enhanced light sensitivity may worsen Alzheimer's symptoms

Researchers seek to understand the Achilles' heel of insulin pump technology

Diagnosis of rare inherited metabolic condition in a Sumatran orangutan

How microRNA is transforming science: From discovery to diagnostics

Advancing benzodiazepine detection

The Surgeon-Scientist Pioneering Regenerative Engineering