Losing a single night’s sleep may affect the liver’s ability to produce glucose and process insulin, increasing the risk of
Tag: Metabolism
Eating less is healthy
Mice with a lower calorie intake live longer and are healthier and leaner. A team of researchers funded by the
Paternity diet programs offspring health
New research has shown that a lack of protein in a father’s diet affects sperm quality which can have a
Causes of stunted childhood growth
Linear growth delay, in which normal growth in children is stunted, affects millions of children under the age of 5
How genetics influence nutritional requirements
Approximately 0.1% is the average genetic difference between two individuals. This small percentage is responsible for the variations of certain
Natural protection against Salmonella
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have identified a molecule that serves as natural protection against salmonella, an
Fetal gene therapy prevents fetal neurodegenerative disease
A new study led by UCL, the KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital and National University Health System in Singapore discovered
Mitochondria dysfunction may cause kidney disease
The receptor, estrogen-related receptor gamma (ERRγ) regulates mitochondrial metabolism, and was also found in unusually low levels in patients
Insufficient fat metabolism may cause overweight
Apart from diet and physical activity, physiological differences in metabolism could lead to differences in weight gain, the presence of physiological
Molecules in green tea could prevent heart attacks
Scientists from Lancaster University have discovered a compound in green tea, currently being studied for its ability to reduce amyloid
