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17 Research Summaries
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Musculoskeletal, Endocrine
Muscular mitochondrial function may combat insulin resistance
August 11, 2023Since insulin resistance in skeletal muscle typically arises before the onset of type 2 diabetes, researchers have been deeply interested in understanding its root causes….
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Endocrine
Subclinical hypothyroidism increases insulin resistance in people with normal blood glucose levels
August 10, 2023The study investigated the effects of subclinical hypothyroidism on insulin resistance in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus and those without. Of the 622 people…
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Metabolic Syndrome, Immunological
Strong link between Helicobacter pylori infection and metabolic syndrome
August 9, 2023Metabolic syndrome and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, both epidemics globally, pose significant health challenges. Recent research indicates a close connection between metabolic syndrome and…
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Obesidade
The Fructose Survival Hypothesis bridges various theories on obesity
August 8, 2023In the evolutionary journey, the body’s in-built responses to crisis situations have been crucial for survival. The Survival Switch is an evolutionary-based biological response that’s…
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Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome
Children with obesity or metabolic syndrome have different brain structure related to reward and control.
August 7, 2023Obesity and elements of the metabolic syndrome are linked to changes in adult brain structure, function, and cognition, especially concerning food. This review examines similar…
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Obesidade
Obesity decreases neural response to taste, leading to increased food consumption
August 6, 2023The brain’s dorsal striatum is pivotal in controlling food intake. Studies reveal that individuals with obesity show decreased neural responses in the dorsal striatum when…
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Neurologia
Neuroprotective effects of keto for multiple sclerosis
August 4, 2023In a recent study exploring the effects of a ketogenic diet on multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease characterized by damage to the nerve cells in…
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Epilepsia
Myoclonic epilepsy seizures in children eliminated by modified Atkins diet
August 2, 2023This study focused on evaluating the effectiveness and tolerability of the Modified Atkins Diet in children with epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia. Six patients with eyelid…