Abdominal fat secretes novel adipokine promoting insulin resistance and inflammation

Abdominal fat secretes novel adipokine promoting insulin resistance and inflammation

A novel adipokine that favors the development of insulin resistance and systemic inflammation has been identified by an international research team . In cases of severe obesity, this adipokine is secreted by the adipocytes of the abdominal fat tissue and released into the bloodstream. The new findings could contribute to the development of alternatSee Original Article

What the gorilla microbiome tells us about evolution and human health

A study of the microbiomes of wild gorillas and chimpanzees offers insights into the evolution of the human microbiome and might even have implications for human health.
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Vitamin D improves weight gain and brain development in malnourished children

High dose vitamin D supplements improve weight gain and the development of language and motor skills in malnourished children, according to a new study.
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Food for thought: Ketogenic diets reduce athletes' anaerobic performance, study finds

Researchers found that after following a ketogenic diet, study participants did not perform as well at anaerobic exercise tasks.
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