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Scientists Reportedly Reversed Type 1 Diabetes by Reprogramming Patient's Fat Cells into Insulin-Producing Cells
Chinese researchers have, for the first time, reprogrammed a woman’s fat cells to become insulin-producing pancreatic cells, reversing her need for insulin injections for over a year. In this study, fat cells were chemically reverted into stem-like cells and transformed into islet cells, which are normally found in the pancreas. The cells, implan...
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Scientists Reverse Type 1 Diabetes By Reprogramming Patient's Fat Cells
The patient had been suffering from hard-to-control diabetes despite intensive insulin treatment and had received pancreas transplantation in 2017.
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Signs You're Not Eating Enough Protein
Below we list some common signs of not consuming enough protein.
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Anti-Malaria Drug May Help Treat Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Study
Researchers stumbled upon a potential breakthrough while studying fat cells in mice.
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Healthy Diet: 3 Reasons Why You Must Add Healthy Fats To Your Diet
Healthy fats help with energy production, hormone secretion, nutrient absorption, cell growth and much more.
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Fat Deposits In Brain Cells May Cause Alzheimer's: Study
Michael Haney at the University of Pennsylvania said that targeting these droplets could lead to more effective treatments.
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Israeli Start-Up Creates World's First 3D-Printed Fish Fillet - See Pic
The company, named Steakholder Foods, states that they are growing fish fillets in laboratory, using cells of grouper fish.
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This Is How Obesity Can Increase The Risk Of Cancer
People who are obese also tend to have higher levels of inflammatory cytokines in their blood, which can cause chronic inflammation and prompt faster division of cells
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Scientists Create 3D-Printed Wagyu Beef, and It Looks Like the Real Deal
Researchers from Osaka University say that the steak created in the lab bears great resemblance to that made from the world-renowned Wagyu beef cattle. To achieve this, the team isolated stem cells from Wagyu cows. These stem cells were then incubated and converted into muscle, fat, and blood vessel cells.
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Weight Loss: Will Drinking Cold Water Make You Fat?
Weight loss: Does the temperature of water matter, if you are trying to lose weight? Nutritionist Pooja Makhija explains.
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Excess Weight Can Increase The Risk Of Cancer- Here's What You Need To Know
Excessive body fat can lead to chronic inflammation. The excess inflammation can make the pancreas release more insulin. Excess fat cells also make extra oestrogen. Extra hormones can trigger the body cells to divide more. These new cells can result in formation of tumours.
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Plant-Based Foods May Help Promote Weight Loss And Metabolism - Study; 7 Food Tips
The research also stated that there was a significant reduction in fat store in muscle cells that may have a link with type-2 diabetes.
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Junk Foods, Having Trans Fats, May Have Link To Cell Death, Says A Study
A new study has found that there is a molecular link between some trans fats and variety of disorders, including the heart-related ones and neurodegenerative diseases.
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Olive Oil In Mediterranean Diet Is Linked To Longer Lifespan: Study
A recent study has found that olive oil in this diet may help in improving lifespan and mitigating aging-related diseases. It suggested that the fat content in the oil activate a certain pathway in cells, which help in improving the same.
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Caffeine Benefits: Want To Keep Holiday Weight Away? Drink These Many Cups Of Coffee
Caffeine for weight loss: A study published in The Journal of Function Foods found that caffeine can reduce fat absorption by 22% and reduce weight gain by 16%. It says that drinking 4 cups of coffee during the festive season can help in preventing weight gain.
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Scientists Reportedly Reversed Type 1 Diabetes by Reprogramming Patient's Fat Cells into Insulin-Producing Cells
Chinese researchers have, for the first time, reprogrammed a woman’s fat cells to become insulin-producing pancreatic cells, reversing her need for insulin injections for over a year. In this study, fat cells were chemically reverted into stem-like cells and transformed into islet cells, which are normally found in the pancreas. The cells, implan...
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Scientists Reverse Type 1 Diabetes By Reprogramming Patient's Fat Cells
The patient had been suffering from hard-to-control diabetes despite intensive insulin treatment and had received pancreas transplantation in 2017.
-
Signs You're Not Eating Enough Protein
Below we list some common signs of not consuming enough protein.
-
Anti-Malaria Drug May Help Treat Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Study
Researchers stumbled upon a potential breakthrough while studying fat cells in mice.
-
Healthy Diet: 3 Reasons Why You Must Add Healthy Fats To Your Diet
Healthy fats help with energy production, hormone secretion, nutrient absorption, cell growth and much more.
-
Fat Deposits In Brain Cells May Cause Alzheimer's: Study
Michael Haney at the University of Pennsylvania said that targeting these droplets could lead to more effective treatments.
-
Israeli Start-Up Creates World's First 3D-Printed Fish Fillet - See Pic
The company, named Steakholder Foods, states that they are growing fish fillets in laboratory, using cells of grouper fish.
-
This Is How Obesity Can Increase The Risk Of Cancer
People who are obese also tend to have higher levels of inflammatory cytokines in their blood, which can cause chronic inflammation and prompt faster division of cells
-
Scientists Create 3D-Printed Wagyu Beef, and It Looks Like the Real Deal
Researchers from Osaka University say that the steak created in the lab bears great resemblance to that made from the world-renowned Wagyu beef cattle. To achieve this, the team isolated stem cells from Wagyu cows. These stem cells were then incubated and converted into muscle, fat, and blood vessel cells.
-
Weight Loss: Will Drinking Cold Water Make You Fat?
Weight loss: Does the temperature of water matter, if you are trying to lose weight? Nutritionist Pooja Makhija explains.
-
Excess Weight Can Increase The Risk Of Cancer- Here's What You Need To Know
Excessive body fat can lead to chronic inflammation. The excess inflammation can make the pancreas release more insulin. Excess fat cells also make extra oestrogen. Extra hormones can trigger the body cells to divide more. These new cells can result in formation of tumours.
-
Plant-Based Foods May Help Promote Weight Loss And Metabolism - Study; 7 Food Tips
The research also stated that there was a significant reduction in fat store in muscle cells that may have a link with type-2 diabetes.
-
Junk Foods, Having Trans Fats, May Have Link To Cell Death, Says A Study
A new study has found that there is a molecular link between some trans fats and variety of disorders, including the heart-related ones and neurodegenerative diseases.
-
Olive Oil In Mediterranean Diet Is Linked To Longer Lifespan: Study
A recent study has found that olive oil in this diet may help in improving lifespan and mitigating aging-related diseases. It suggested that the fat content in the oil activate a certain pathway in cells, which help in improving the same.
-
Caffeine Benefits: Want To Keep Holiday Weight Away? Drink These Many Cups Of Coffee
Caffeine for weight loss: A study published in The Journal of Function Foods found that caffeine can reduce fat absorption by 22% and reduce weight gain by 16%. It says that drinking 4 cups of coffee during the festive season can help in preventing weight gain.
