June 2022

Overview: The simple sight and smell of a meal prior to consumption triggers the release of insulin. This insulin release is dependent on a short-term inflammatory response. In overweight people, this inflammatory response is so exaggerated that it can reduce insulin secretion. Source: University of Basel Even before carbohydrates reach the bloodstream, the sight and …

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Overview: Research reports that the youngest children in a class are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD, suggesting that immaturity in an age group may influence the diagnosis. Source: University of Nottingham New research with experts from the University of Nottingham shows that children who are younger than their classmates are more likely to …

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Overview: A new robotic system can identify volatile organic compounds associated with disease by analyzing body emissions. Source: Tsinghua University Press Scientists are working on diagnostic techniques that can sniff out chemical compounds from breath, sweat, tears and other body emissions and act as fingerprints for thousands of diseases. But bringing this concept – known …

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