Although obese individuals are at greater risk of diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, not all obese people ...

“We’re already looking to see if these genes are worthwhile pursuits in improving adipose tissue function in obesity,” Fancher said. “They could potentially be targeted with existing drugs or spawn ...

In comparison, nearly 700 genes were differentially expressed in visceral adipose tissue (VAT). Visceral fat, or fat around vital organs, raises a person's risk for significant health issues. "The ...

1–7 In particular, an association between some of the connective-tissue diseases and Hashimoto's thyroiditis (lymphadenoid goiter) has recently seemed likely. 6,8,9 Many reports of this ...

Once these basic hurdles are addressed, this technology could be used in advanced prosthetics, and could also serve as a tool for understanding how muscle tissues function in biological systems ...

Adding time-restricted eating, irrespective of eating window timing, offers no additional benefit over a Mediterranean diet alone in reducing visceral adipose tissue. HealthDay News — Time-restricted ...

Executive function describes a set of cognitive processes and mental skills that help an individual plan, monitor, and successfully execute their goals. The “executive functions,” as they’re ...

The liver performs hundreds of vital functions, including converting nutrients ... Fibrosis Persistent inflammation creates scar tissue that restricts oxygen and nutrients. Liver cells can ...

Recent analyses of immune system aging have revealed that individual longevity is closely tied to the preservation of healthy immune function ... primarily in adipose tissue, but also in muscle ...