Examination distinguishes explicit brain cells that trigger sugar utilization and longings Kumar Jeetendra | July 18, 2020 New research has identified the particular brain cells that control just how much sugar you eat and how much you crave sweet tasting meals. Most people like a candy treat every now and then. However an unchecked”sweet tooth” can lead to overconsumption of sugary foods and chronic health problems such as obesity and type two …
World Diabetes Day: Understanding the importance of safe insulin injection technique Kumar Jeetendra | November 11, 2020 November 11, 2020, New Delhi: . India with an estimated 77 million people living with diabetes is the second most affected country in the world after China1. According to International Diabetes Federation, one in six people in the world with diabetes is from India. The number is projected to grow to become 134 million by …
New drug mixture improves blood glucose manipulate and weight reduction in mice Kumar Jeetendra | December 23, 2020 Scientists have demonstrated that adding an experimental cancer drug to a widely used diabetes treatment improves blood glucose control and weight loss in mice, according to a study published today in eLife. The results pave the way for clinical trials of this new drug combination as a more successful long-term remedy for countless individuals with …
FDA favors first conventional glucagon for injection to treat extreme hypoglycemia Kumar Jeetendra | December 29, 2020 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic of glucagon for injection USP, 1 mg/vial packed in an emergency kit, for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia (very low blood sugar), which may occur in patients with diabetes mellitus. The drug is also indicated as a diagnostic aid in the radiologic examination of …
Pancreatic β cell-inferred exosomal miR-29s control glucose homeostasis Kumar Jeetendra | January 24, 2021 In a new study published in Journal of Extracellular Vesicles, Chen-Yu Zhang’s team at Nanjing University, School of Life Sciences, and Antonio Vidal-Puig’s group at University of Cambridge report that pancreatic β cells secrete miR-29 family members (miR-29s) via exosomes in reaction to high levels of free fatty acids (FFAs). Formerly, Chen-Yu Zhang’s team identified …
Study shows why children of obese moms have inclination to create metabolic illnesses Kumar Jeetendra | January 27, 2021 A Brazilian study published in the journal Molecular Human Reproduction helps understand why overweight mothers often have children with a propensity to develop metabolic disease during their lifetime, according to previous research. According to the authors,”transgenerational transmission of metabolic disorders” may be associated with Mfn2 deficiency in the mother’s oocytes (immature eggs). Mfn2 refers to …
Sulforaphane draws out life expectancy and healthspan of C. elegans through insulin/IGF-1 flagging Kumar Jeetendra | February 4, 2021 Aging-US released”Sulforaphane boosts C. elegans longevity and healthspan through DAF- 16/DAF-2 insulin/IGF-1 signaling” which reported that the broccoli-derived isothiocyanate sulforaphane inhibits inflammation, oxidative stress and cancer, but its impact on healthspan and longevity are unclear. The writers used the C. elegans nematode version and fed the wildtype and 9 mutant strains ±sulforaphane. Sulforaphane increased the …
Novel finding could prompt better medicines for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes Kumar Jeetendra | February 13, 2021 Monash University researchers have discovered the barrier to β-cell (beta mobile ) regeneration which could pave the way for improved treatments for diabetes and diseases that involve organ and tissue damage. The human body does not repair itself very well, with our liver the only organ that can regenerate economically. We have limited capacity to …
UMD receives grant to explore nettle as a functional food for improving health Kumar Jeetendra | March 9, 2021 Obesity, diabetes, and overall immune system health are problems that are all top-of-mind at the moment, particularly during the pandemic. To analyze how your diet can help prevent problems with these chronic diseases, the University of Maryland (UMD) was recently awarded a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and …
FDA supports new medication for therapy of adults with chronic kidney infection Kumar Jeetendra | May 1, 2021 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration accepted Farxiga (dapagliflozin) oral tablets to decrease the risk of kidney function decline, kidney failure, cardiovascular death and hospitalization for heart failure in adults with chronic kidney disease who are at risk of disease progression. Chronic kidney disease occurs when the kidneys are damaged and can’t filter blood …
Researchers develop experimental direct-acting antiviral treatment to treat COVID-19 Kumar Jeetendra | May 18, 2021 An international team of scientists from the Menzies Health Institute Queensland (MHIQ) at Griffith University and from City of Hope, a research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases in the U.S., have developed an experimental direct-acting antiviral therapy to treat COVID-19. Conventional antivirals reduce symptoms and help people recover earlier. Examples …
Growing genomic research into different ancestries yields more and better outcomes Kumar Jeetendra | June 1, 2021 Currently published in Nature Genetics, their findings demonstrate that expanding research into different ancestries yields more and better results, in addition to ultimately benefitting global patient care. Up to now nearly 87 percent of genomic research of the type was conducted in Europeans. The global study team examined data across a wide assortment of cohorts, …
