For years, researchers have known that mitochondria (singular: mitochondrion), the tiny "powerhouses" inside each cell that feed off glucose (sugar), are so vital that cancer cells cannot grow without ...

Raw starchy foods, such as potatoes, pasta and rice, contain chains of glucose molecules that are hard to digest ... However, bananas are high in polyphenol oxidase, an enzyme that destroys the ...

Depression, defined by (World Health Organization, n.d.-b) states, “Depressive disorder, or depression, is a common mental health condition that can happen to anyone. It is characterized by a low mood ...

Clinical Considerations Dipstick measurement of glucose was once used to monitor diabetic therapy. However, blood glucose measurement by finger-stick method is a more accurate monitor than urine ...

Summary: Rasagiline is a novel, investigational propargylamine that irreversibly and selectively inhibits monoamine oxidase type B (MAO-B). Rasagiline demonstrates complete and selective ...

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease in which the skin becomes inflamed, producing red, flaky areas. It affects 1-2% of the population and is thought to be caused by misguided T cell attacks on the ...

A research team affiliated with UNIST has unveiled biosensor technology that uses light to quickly and accurately detect trace amounts of proteins. This breakthrough has significant implications ...

In contrast, levels over 200 mg/dL or higher may suggest that you have diabetes. Postprandial glucose is the name for the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood after eating, which tends to spike one ...

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has rapidly become the most common chronic liver disease globally and is currently estimated to affect up to 38% of the global adult population. NAFLD is a ...

Figure 1. Signal transduction mechanism of EGFR (epidermal growth factor receptor) transactivation by angiotensin II (AngII) in vascular smooth muscle cells leading to vascular remodeling. Please note ...

Whether you are managing diabetes or trying to keep your blood glucose levels more stable in general, many people seek foods that won't spike blood sugar levels. Part of diabetes management is keeping ...