The inflammation of fat tissue is part of a spiraling series of events that leads to the development of type 2 diabetes in some obese people. But researchers have not understood what triggers the inflammation, or why. Overfed adipocytes produce MHCII, a complex of proteins normally produced during pathogenic attack. MHCII and leptin produced by…
The energetic and radiant hue of emerald green has been declared the spring color of 2013. While green shirts, pants and jackets will be seen everywhere this season, so should green food on your plate. Bright emerald green is symbolic of spring and food bursting with flavor and nutrients. “You will be well on your…
For more information on any of these stories, please contact Katie Wooldridge at 832.667.5849 or [email protected] Early detection of colorectal cancer Dr. Eric Haas, colorectal surgeon, The Methodist Hospital, Houston A colonoscopy is one of the most effective ways to screen for colorectal cancers. Men and women who have a family history of these cancers should…
Daylight saving time can wreak havoc on the millions of people already affected by sleep problems, but a few simple sleep habits can make all the difference this March 10. Approximately 70 million people in the United States are affected by a sleep problem, and it can cause serious health and lifestyle issues, according to…
The removal of a genetic roadblock could improve the efficiency of converting adult cells into stem cells by 10 to 30 times, report scientists from The Methodist Hospital Research Institute and two other institutions in the latest issue of Cell. “The discovery six years ago that scientists can convert adult cells into inducible pluripotent stem cells,…
By offering free breast cancer screenings and health care to women in east central Houston, Methodist Cancer Center physicians hope to broaden their battle against a devastating disease that disproportionately impacts the poor. A $100,000 grant from the Avon Foundation for Women will pay for screening mammograms at the Denver Harbor Breast Clinic. Funds will…
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