Obesity can lead to a chronic inflammatory state within the body. What drives this inflammation? Does inflammation, in turn, ...

Historically, bone has been recognized primarily for its structural role in the body, but emerging research suggests that it ...

Historically, bone has been recognized primarily for its structural role in the body, but emerging research suggests that it also acts as an endocrine ... bone marrow adipose tissue (BMAT) and ...

Nairobi — Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has inaugurated the independent investigative committee on tissue and organ transplant services after kidney transplant scandal at Mediheal hospital.

Visceral fat is stored in the spaces around your liver, intestines, and other organs, making it inaccessible to your ... Body fat (BF) percentage refers to the ratio of fat (adipose tissue) in the ...

The liver is the primary source of endocrine FGF21, while FGF21 originating ... In addition, FGF21 affects metabolic homeostasis in the liver and adipose tissue by regulating inter-organ crosstalk ...

with tumors harboring a large population of CD34-negative myCAFs that possessed traits of senCAFs and were regulated by Wnt9a. This atlas provides insights into the hierarchical organization of ...

Adipose tissue functions as an active endocrine organ, secreting inflammatory compounds called adipokines. These bioactive substances—including leptin, adiponectin, and resistin—circulate ...

In 2024, SHSC helped save 694 lives thanks to 305 organ donor heroes, with an additional 465 who donated tissue. All told, 794 organs were transplanted over that time period.

The US FDA recently announced plans to phase out animal testing in the development of monoclonal antibodies and other drugs, replacing it with more effective, human-relevant methods, such as ...

Overnutrition engenders the expansion of adipose tissue and the accumulation of immune cells, in particular, macrophages, in the adipose tissue, leading to chronic low-grade inflammation and insulin ...

Lompoc Valley Medical Center marked the occasion with an event Wednesday afternoon to highlight organ, eye and tissue donations. Community members and hospital staff gathered as a Donate Life flag ...