Using the latest technologies-including both single-nuclear sequencing of mice and human liver tissue and advanced 3D glass imaging of mice to characterize key scar-producing liver cells-researchers have uncovered novel candidate drug targets for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease ( NAFLD). The research was led by investigators at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Utilizing … Read more
Genetic background has an effect on the metabolism of the essential polyunsaturated fatty acids alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Supplementing the diet with camelina oil rich in alpha-linolenic acid, or with sunflower oil rich in linoleic acid altered the concentrations of the metabolites of these … Read more
Image Source : FREEPIK Diabetes in children Diabetes is a very common problem among adults, but its prevalence among children has witnessed a rise in recent times. Lifestyle choices and poor eating patterns, this condition has been observed to increase in children and teenagers. As a result, those who have diabetes need to watch what … Read more
Diabetes is a very common problem among adults, but its prevalence among children has witnessed a rise in recent times. Lifestyle choices and poor eating patterns, this condition has been observed to increase in children and teenagers. As a result, those who have diabetes need to watch what they consume very carefully. This World Diabetes … Read more
14 Nov 2022 — The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) has questioned a recent study on the impacts of a low-carb diet, stating that it misrepresents the health effects on patients with diabetes and may harm sufferers. The study researchers at Tulane, however, do not necessarily disagree with the EUFIC’s statements. The study found that … Read more
Raw food diet has become one of the latest diet trends among people looking to reverse chronic diseases like diabetes. It is basically the practice of eating foods that are uncooked or unprocessed and mostly consists of plant-based foods. While the diet is full of nutrients, retains many enzymes in the food, helps in losing … Read more
Scientists have used a proteomics approach to identify a three-protein signature in the blood that can improve detection of isolated impaired glucose tolerance, a form of prediabetes. The research, led by scientists from the Medical Research Council (MRC) Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge, UK, and Berlin Institute of Health at Charité, Germany, is … Read more
Pregnancy a life-changing phase for a woman can cause a series of hormonal changes in her body which may also put the expecting mother at risk of several diseases. Gestational diabetes is one such condition where insulin sensitivity is developed and if the blood sugar levels are not controlled, one may be at risk of … Read more
Pregnancy a life-changing phase for a woman can cause a series of hormonal changes in her body which may also put the expecting mother at risk of several diseases. Gestational diabetes is one such condition where insulin sensitivity is developed and if the blood sugar levels are not controlled, one may be at risk of … Read more
A new Diabetology journal study discusses the associations of breaks in sedentary time and timing of physical activity with insulin resistance and liver fat content among a middle-aged population. Study: Timing of physical activity in relation to liver fat content and insulin resistance. Image Credit: Studio Romantic / Shutterstock.com The health impacts of a sedentary … Read more