Outsmarting Obesity: How One Genetic Variant Could Ward Off Weight Gain
A study by Weill Cornell Medicine shows a genetic variant in the GIP receptor could aid in obesity resistance by enhancing metabolism and insulin release,…
Metabolism News
High Metabolism – Scientists Uncover New Early Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers from Karolinska Institute have identified a metabolic increase in the hippocampus as an early phase in the development of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a…
Scientists Shed New Light on How Endurance Training Transforms Your Muscles
The more we exercise our endurance, the fitter we become – and so do our muscles. They adapt to the load and are able to…
Stanford Scientists Uncover New Indicators of Health, Disease, and Aging
The sequencing of the human genome promised a revolution in medicine, but scientists soon realized that a genetic blueprint alone does not show the body…
Challenging Conventional Wisdom – Extra Belly Fat Doesn’t Always Increase Your Risk of Diabetes
For certain individuals, specific genetic variations may lead to the accumulation of fat in the abdominal area while simultaneously offering protection against diabetes. Conventional wisdom…
Not Just Weight Loss: The Unexpected Brain Benefits of an Anti-Obesity Drug
Liraglutide enhances brain function in individuals with obesity. For our brain to control our actions, it needs to establish links between different stimuli. For instance,…
Fat but Fit? Expert Weighs In on “Metabolically Healthy Obesity”
‘Metabolically healthy obesity’ might be a misleading term, as even individuals within this category face elevated health risks. Fat storage patterns and adipose tissue behavior…
Fly Fitness: How the Iditarod Protein Connects Exercise Endurance, Cold Resistance & Cell Repair
The gene, dubbed Iditarod, seems responsible for exercise’s ability to clean up damaged cells. As the days get shorter and chillier in the northern hemisphere,…
New Research Reveals That Insect Protein Can Slow Weight Gain and Boosts Health Status
With the world’s population on the rise and climate change intensifying, there’s an increasing need for sustainable protein alternatives. While plant-based “meat” and “dairy” have…
The Future of Medical Imaging: Advanced AI Can Tell Your True Age by Looking at Your Chest
An AI-powered model utilizes chest X-rays to help develop biomarkers for aging. What if determining “your age” was based on your chest rather than your…
New Study: Supplement Reduces Liver Triglycerides in People With Fatty Liver Disease
Resistant starch, a type of indigestible fiber that undergoes fermentation in the large intestine, has previously demonstrated promising effects on metabolism in studies conducted on…
This Sugar Kills Honeybees – It Could Also Be Our Secret Weapon Against Cancer
A new study helps explain the anti-cancer properties of mannose sugar. A study reveals new insights about mannose, a sugar with anti-cancer properties. The research…
Upper Critical Temperature: How Hot Is Too “Too Hot” for Humans?
Ongoing research by Prof. Lewis Halsey and his team at the University of Roehampton, UK has identified that an upper critical temperature (UCT) exists for…
Using Cannabis Can Help You Lose Weight – But It Comes With Steep Consequences
Individuals who regularly consume cannabis, despite experiencing increased appetite (“the munchies”), tend to have lower body weight and a reduced risk of diabetes compared to…
Why Do We Find It So Hard To Resist Treats Like Chocolate Bars? Scientists Discover Sweets Change Our Brain
Why do we find it so hard to resist chocolate bars and similar treats? Why is it so hard to resist chocolate bars, chips, and…
Intestinal Bacteria – The Secret to Living to 100?
We are pursuing the dream of immortality. We fast to stay healthy. Each year, we invest billions of dollars in healthcare to extend our lifespan….
Unraveling the Secret of Maintaining Weight-Loss: Role of Neurotensin Unveiled
In numerous nations today, approximately fifty percent of the population is overweight, a figure that’s on an upward trajectory. While a significant number of people…
How Do Nutrients Enter Cells? Solving the Mystery
Proteins integrated into the cell membrane play a crucial role in transporting nutrients to the intended destination within our cells. If this transportation system malfunctions…