Johns Hopkins researchers report that they have identified a protein essential to the formation of the tiny brain region in mice that coordinates sleep-wake cycles and other so-called circadian…
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Testosterone deficiency can be identified with new screening questionnaire
Men whose testosterone falls below normal levels are more likely to have erectile dysfunction and to be overweight and have heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Potential new therapeutic target identified for controlling high blood sugar
A UT Southwestern Medical Center study has identified a new potential therapeutic target for controlling high blood sugar, a finding that could help the estimated 25 million Americans with type 2 diabetes.Researchers showed that lipid molecules called phosphatidic acids enhance glucose production in the liver.
Critical link identified between obesity and diabetes
It’s by now well established that obesity is a major risk factor for diabetes. But what exactly is it about extra body fat that leads to insulin resistance and blood glucose elevation, the hallmarks of diabetes?