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Newswise: Immune cells have a metabolic backup plan for accessing their anti-cancer playbook
Released: 23-Aug-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Immune cells have a metabolic backup plan for accessing their anti-cancer playbook
Van Andel Institute

Immune cells use two different routes to produce acetyl-CoA, an essential metabolite required to fight infection and cancer, reports a study led by Van Andel Institute scientists.

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Released: 22-Aug-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Fun Meets Fitness: Cedars-Sinai Debuts Bingocize
Cedars-Sinai

In the heart of Los Angeles’ Koreatown, a familiar game is taking on a whole new twist at Steel Plaza Senior Housing, where Cedars-Sinai's Forever Fit program has introduced a health initiative called Bingocize.

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Released: 22-Aug-2024 3:05 PM EDT
La Diversión se Une con Fitness: Cedars-Sinai Estrena Bingocize
Cedars-Sinai

En el corazón del barrio coreano de Los Ángeles, un juego familiar está tomando un nuevo giro en Steel Plaza Senior Housing, donde el programa Forever Fit de Cedars-Sinai ha introducido una iniciativa de salud llamada Bingocize.

Newswise: FAMU-FSU College of Engineering research shows how insulin, zinc and pH can block harmful protein clumps linked to Type 2 diabetes
Released: 22-Aug-2024 11:05 AM EDT
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering research shows how insulin, zinc and pH can block harmful protein clumps linked to Type 2 diabetes
Florida State University

New research led by Ayyalusamy Ramamoorthy, a professor at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and the Florida State University-headquartered National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, shows how zinc, pH levels and insulin work together to inhibit the buildup of protein clumps that contribute to Type 2 diabetes.

   
Released: 22-Aug-2024 7:05 AM EDT
First Patient Dosed in Phase 2 Clinical Study of Palatin's Bremelanotide Co-Administered with Tirzepatide (GLP-1) for the Treatment of Obesity
Palatin Technologies, Inc.

Palatin Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: PTN), a biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class medicines based on molecules that modulate the activity of the melanocortin receptor system, today announced that patient dosing has started for the clinical study entitled: BMT-801: A Phase II, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical Study Investigating the Safety, Tolerability, and Effectiveness of the Co-Administration of Bremelanotide with Tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP) for the Treatment of Obesity (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT06565611).

Released: 21-Aug-2024 11:30 AM EDT
Reviews of Sweeteners’ Impact on Body Weight Focus on Different Studies and Produce Different Findings
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences

Published reviews of the impact of low- and no-calorie sweetener consumption on body weight differ because they are based on studies that ask different questions.

Released: 20-Aug-2024 7:00 AM EDT
Combining Two Diabetes Drugs Helps Promote Weight Loss and Blood Sugar Control
American Physiological Society (APS)

New research finds a combination of drugs improves weight loss, glucose control and insulin resistance better than either drug alone. Using two diabetes medications together, such as a semaglutide like Ozempic or Rybelsus, with a second, newer class of drug, may offer a noninvasive solution to help people with Type 2 diabetes lose weight and manage their condition without the need for bariatric surgery.

Newswise: Can Magnesium Supplements Improve Health?
Released: 19-Aug-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Can Magnesium Supplements Improve Health?
Tufts University

Edward Saltzman, a nutrition scientist at Tufts University, shares what scientists know and don’t know about magnesium and how to take it responsibly.

Released: 15-Aug-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Identifying ‘stealth’ sources of saturated fat, added sugar in the diet
Ohio State University

A newly compiled list of foods and drinks commonly consumed in the United States hints at why many adults unknowingly overdo it on saturated fat and added sugar in their daily diet, a new study suggests.

Newswise: Probiotics during pregnancy shown to help moms and babies
Released: 15-Aug-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Probiotics during pregnancy shown to help moms and babies
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Giving probiotics to pregnant mice can enhance both the immune system and behavior of the mothers and their offspring, according to a new study led by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine.

Released: 15-Aug-2024 11:05 AM EDT
American Society of Anesthesiologists Brings ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024 to Philadelphia
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen may be a simple way to reduce the risk of postoperative delirium. Combining two common blood tests may help doctors identify pregnant women who are at higher risk for life-threatening preeclampsia.

Released: 14-Aug-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Cleveland Clinic study reveals diet as main risk factor for colon cancer in younger adults
Cleveland Clinic

A new Cleveland Clinic study has identified diet-derived molecules called metabolites as main drivers of young-onset colorectal cancer risk, especially those associated with red and processed meat. The NPJ Precision Oncology report, which analyzed metabolite and microbiome datasets, highlighted that one of the best ways a younger (<60 years) adult can prevent colorectal cancer is to discuss their diet with their doctor.

Newswise: New research explores the urea cycle’s strong connection to fatty liver disease
Released: 14-Aug-2024 8:00 AM EDT
New research explores the urea cycle’s strong connection to fatty liver disease
Indiana University

An Indiana University School of Medicine physician scientist is making strides in understanding the molecular origins of fatty liver disease, a leading cause of liver failure in the United States.

Released: 13-Aug-2024 4:05 PM EDT
University of Delaware experts share insights and strategies for navigating the upcoming school year
University of Delaware

The College of Education and Human Development in the University of Delaware has a number of stories and experts for the upcoming school year.

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Released: 12-Aug-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Back-to-school story ideas: Transitioning back to a routine, cell phone-free schools, importance of STEM, and more
Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech has experts available to speak on back-to-school topics ranging from cell phones in school, nutrition standards, the importance of STEM education, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact [email protected].

Released: 12-Aug-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Joslin Diabetes Center Investigator Rohit N. Kulkarni, MD, PhD, Awarded $10 Million NIH/NIDDK Grant for Pioneering Diabetes and Obesity Research
Beth Israel Lahey Health

Rohit N. Kulkarni, MD, PhD, the Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation Endowed Chair and Co-Head of the Section on Islet & Regenerative Biology at Joslin Diabetes Center, has been awarded $9,920,607 from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Released: 9-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Looking to Boost Your Heart Health? Try a Baked Potato
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

Nutrition sciences professor Neda Akhavan's recent study suggests spuds as a potential superfood for those with Type 2 diabetes.



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