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Dr. Michael Burton, Calvin D. Uong, and Melissa E. Lenert found that a type of fatty acid called palmitic acid binds to a particular receptor on nerve cells, a process that results in inflammation and mimics injury to the neurons. [Photo: UTD]
UTD Researchers Link High-Fat Diets with Chronic Pain in Mice
by Lance Murray | Nov 21, 2022
“This study indicates you don’t need obesity to trigger pain; you don’t need diabetes; you don’t need a pathology or injury at all," says UTD researcher Dr. Michael Burton. "Eating a high-fat diet for a short period of time is enough."
The finding could lead to further research on the impact of high-fat diets on chronic pain, a key component of the opioid epidemic—and potentially pharmacological solutions.
by Michaela Markels |
Apr 13, 2021
As part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program—a program led by the CDC with years of already evident success—Yumlish will join a network committed to bringing culturally-relevant nutrition education to high-risk, underserved populations in the U.S., particularly Hispanic and Latino communities.
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by Quincy Preston |
Nov 17, 2020
People under age 50 are "more likely to be hospitalized, need a ventilator, and die from COVID-19 if they're severely obese," a new study says.
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by Riley Farrell |
Jun 23, 2020
The recently developed cooling shoe device greatly decreases foot temperatures, lowering a significant risk factor for diabetic foot ulcers.
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Boston Flake is a very young Evergaze customer with Coloboma, a form of central vision loss (a macular hole).
[Photo: Evergaze. Illustration: Amin Yusifov/istockphoto.]
‘Vision for Life’: Richardson Startup Evergaze Chosen for National MedTech Program
by Natalie Le | Jun 26, 2019
The optical technology startup aims to improve the lives of millions of people suffering from severe vision loss due to macular degeneration or diabetes. It was one of 50 selected for MedTech Innovator's 2019 Accelerator and Showcase program—and the only one from North Texas—out of 800 applicants.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 19, 2018
Also, you'll learn about an UT Southwestern scientist winning a $3 million award, and how MyndVR is promoting research into VR's medical role. Here are some of the research projects underway in North Texas that could make lives better.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 2, 2018
Scientists and researchers in Dallas-Fort Worth are doing important work that improves our lives, our health, and our world. Here are some of their stories.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 6, 2017
The documentary, hosted by actor James Earl Jones, explores the Native American Food Movement and its efforts in addressing food insecurity.
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