endocrinology
What makes fructose fattening? OHSU researchers find some answers in the brain
Many dietary experts believe this increase directly correlates to the nation's growing obesity epidemic. Now, new research at Oregon Health & Science…
Drug-like compound stops thyroid overstimulation in early NIH studies
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have identified a compound that prevents overproduction of thyroid hormone, a finding that brings scientists…
Glucosamine causes the death of pancreatic cells
In vitro tests conducted by Professor Frédéric Picard and his team revealed that glucosamine exposure causes a significant increase in mortality in…
Study Shows How Substance in Grapes May Squeeze Out Diabetes
The findings from a new UT Southwestern Medical Center study suggest that when acting directly on certain proteins in the brain, resveratrol may offer some…
UCLA Endocrinologist Awarded Prestigious NIH Grant
Considered the power generators of the cell, mitochondria convert oxygen and nutrients into chemical energy for the cell that fuels metabolic activities. Mitochondrial dysfunction has been associated with many diseases, including Alzheimer's, cancer and diabetes, although its exact role in the development of these diseases remains controversial. …
Obesity gene associated with susceptibility to polycystic ovary syndrome
The FTO gene has recently been shown to influence a person's predisposition to obesity, and is now the first gene to be associated convincingly with…