The findings are important for humans too, especially as new diabetes and obesity drugs developed from gut hormones in the same insect family are becoming widespread, the researchers said.
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Study links DNA fragmentation in sperm to increased risk of pre-eclampsia in IVF pregnancies
While sperm carrying fragmented DNA may still be fertile, chances of fertilisation are lower, and if one’s DNA fragmentation index (DFI) score exceeds 30 percent, the success rate is close to zero, researchers said.
A new WHO report claims 1 in 7 children and teens impacted by mental health conditions
1 in 7 children and teens impacted by mental health conditions, reveals WHO report
Study suggests high carb breakfast for men, high fat food for women aiming to lose weight
While men are known to derive energy from metabolism of carbohydrates, women are known to obtain energy from metabolism of fat, resulting in significant sex-specific differences across metabolic states such as fasting and feeding.
WHO announces India has eliminated Trachoma as a public health problem in 2024
WHO says India has eliminated Trachoma
Study links ultra-processed foods to diabetes risk, advocates low-AGE diets for better health
The study funded by the Department of Biotechnology published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition last week advocated the consumption of foods which are healthier and low in AGE.
Africa: WHO calls for action to halt rise in hearing loss
WHO calls for action to halt rise in hearing loss in Africa
Cervical cancer: WHO adds fourth HPV vaccine for single-dose use
WHO adds fourth HPV vaccine for single-dose use
DR Congo begins mpox vaccination in high-priority provinces
DR Congo initiates mpox vaccination
Cutting smoking rates to 5 percent by 2050 could extend life expectancy and prevent thousands of lung cancer deaths: Study
Researchers forming the Global Burden of Disease, Injuries and Risk Factors (GBD) Tobacco Forecasting Collaborators found that banning sales of cigarettes and other tobacco products could prevent 1.2 million lung cancer deaths across 185 countries by 2095.
