A study published in Nature details a new mechanism that links hypothalamic inflammation to metabolic dysfunction. Researchers discovered that the buildup of extracellular matrix proteins and sugars around hunger-regulating neurons prevents insulin from effectively managing the body’s metabolism, leading to obesity. Subsequently, drugs that prevent or counteract this buildup can potentially help to improve metabolic function, thus reducing body weight.
Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for November 2024 fix two actively exploited zero-days
Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday security update for November 2024 rectified 89 vulnerabilities across numerous software offerings, including Windows, Office Components, and Azure. Two of these were