Primate model unlocks clues to long-COVID's impact on blood sugar, hints at vaccine benefits
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 Is menopausal hormone therapy associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?Is menopausal hormone therapy associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?
 
The effects of menopausal hormone therapy on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
 
 
 Primate model unlocks clues to long-COVID's impact on blood sugar, hints at vaccine benefitsPrimate model unlocks clues to long-COVID's impact on blood sugar, hints at vaccine benefits
 
The study uses a non-human primate model to explore the link between long-COVID and disruptions in glucose metabolism, finding a positive correlation. Vaccination appeared to improve glycemic control, suggesting a possible role in managing long-COVID symptoms.
 
   Certain gut microbes may be linked to skeletal healthCertain gut microbes may be linked to skeletal health
 
There is growing evidence that a relative abundance of certain gut microbes may be related to skeletal health, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Endocrinology.
 
   Long COVID's biological blueprint: new study offers promising insightsLong COVID's biological blueprint: new study offers promising insights
 
Researchers designed a cross-sectional study to investigate the biological underpinnings of “Long COVID”, the post-acute infection syndrome triggered by SARS-CoV-2.
 
   Wegovy: A breakthrough in weight loss?Wegovy: A breakthrough in weight loss?
 
The long-term administration of semaglutide for 68 weeks has been safe, well-tolerated, and exceptionally effective in achieving up to 20% weight loss.
 
 Everyday chemicals linked to increased cancer risk, especially in women
 
Everyday chemicals linked to increased cancer risk, especially in womenThis study identifies links between exposure to chemicals like PFAS, parabens, and phenols and increased cancer risk, particularly among women and across racial groups. The findings spotlight the role of environmental toxins in hormone-related cancers, suggesting new avenues for cancer prevention and mitigation strategies.
 
 
 $45M awarded to develop sense-and-respond implant technology for cancer treatment
 
$45M awarded to develop sense-and-respond implant technology for cancer treatmentThe Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) has awarded $45 million to rapidly develop sense-and-respond implant technology that could slash U.S. cancer-related deaths by more than 50%.
 
 
 The structure and function of the thymus
 
The structure and function of the thymusResearch over the years has provided insight into this organ's structure and various functions. As essential components of an effective adaptive immune system, the thymus develops responsive T-cells from immature progenitors.
 
 
 Is your seafood safe? New study reveals alarming levels of toxins in Pacific Ocean marine life
 
Is your seafood safe? New study reveals alarming levels of toxins in Pacific Ocean marine lifeA research paper published in the journal Science of the Total Environment explores how increasing levels of residual toxins in aquatic animals in the Pacific Ocean pose serious risks to food safety, human health, and food security. The paper outlines various types of toxins, their origins, and their impact on marine life and human health, highlighting the urgency for effective interventions.
 
 
 Tirzepatide outshines other treatments in lowering blood sugar and weight for type 2 diabetes patients
 
Tirzepatide outshines other treatments in lowering blood sugar and weight for type 2 diabetes patientsMeta-analysis finds tirzepatide to be the most effective GLP-1 receptor agonist for glucose and weight control in type 2 diabetes patients. The study suggests tirzepatide could be preferable in initial stages of the disease, while other GLP-1 receptor agonists combined with insulin are equally effective for long-term diabetics.
 
 
 How do different polyphenol-rich foods impact chronic diseases?
 
How do different polyphenol-rich foods impact chronic diseases?The potential of phytochemicals in promoting a healthy human diet to combat chronic disease.
 
 
 Key player in ovarian cancer may have implications for PCOS
 
Key player in ovarian cancer may have implications for PCOSResearchers explore the involvement and altered expression of BBOX1-AS1 and microRNA-19b in polycystic ovary syndrome.
 
 
 How does taking a pause on the oral contraceptive pill impact mental health?
 
How does taking a pause on the oral contraceptive pill impact mental health?Users of combination oral contraceptive agents experience one time per month (pill break) was connected with mood changes.
 
 
 Spice herbs for diabetes treatment: A focus on Trachyspermum ammi and Pimpinella anisum
 
Spice herbs for diabetes treatment: A focus on Trachyspermum ammi and Pimpinella anisumAnnouncing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. Diabetes mellitus (DM) arises from a cascade of factors, primarily stemming from defective insulin secretion by the pancreas and emergence of insulin resistance.
 
 
 Loss of abdominal fat may be key to reversing prediabetes
 
Loss of abdominal fat may be key to reversing prediabetesPrediabetes is a condition that precedes type 2 diabetes and increases the risk of heart attack, kidney and eye disease, and several types of cancer. Currently, there is no approved drug therapy for prediabetes available.
 
 
 Puberty onset shifts forward in children with type 1 diabetes
 
Puberty onset shifts forward in children with type 1 diabetesPuberty in both girls and boys with type 1 diabetes has shifted forward over the last two decades, according to research presented at the 61st Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting in The Hague.
 
 
 Antiviral treatment emerges as a potential game-changer in curbing type 1 diabetes progression
 
Antiviral treatment emerges as a potential game-changer in curbing type 1 diabetes progressionNew research from the University of Oslo reveals antiviral drugs could help preserve insulin production in children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, potentially slowing down or even preventing the disease.
 
 
 Can human chorionic gonadotropin supplements enhance penile growth?
 
Can human chorionic gonadotropin supplements enhance penile growth?Whether human chorionic gonadotropin could expedite tunica albuginea restructuring to aid penile development.
 
 
 Study finds link between food insecurity and severe hypoglycemia
 
Study finds link between food insecurity and severe hypoglycemiaNew research being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Hamburg, Germany (2-6 Oct) has found that severe hypoglycemia is more than twice as common among adults with diabetes who struggle to afford food.
 
 
 More pregnancies and longer reproductive lifespan may protect against cerebral small vessel disease
 
More pregnancies and longer reproductive lifespan may protect against cerebral small vessel diseasePeople with a higher cumulative estrogen exposure throughout their life may have a lower risk of cerebral small vessel disease, according to a new study published in the September 27, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.