New Clues to How the Mammalian Body Burns Fat—Fast Researchers at NYU Grossman uncovered a powerful biological trigger for weight loss: when mice were unable to produce a common amino acid called cysteine and followed a cysteine-free diet, they lost 30% of their body weight in just one week. 🔬 What’s happening? The lack of cysteine disrupted how cells process energy—shutting down signals surrounding a key molecule (coenzyme A) and pushing the body to burn stored fat. 🧠 The stress from this shift also triggered hormone changes that reduced appetite and blocked fat from being restored. 🩺 What it means: This study may guide research on future obesity treatments that work differently from drugs like Ozempic—but more studies are needed. Read more: https://bit.ly/45AU88H #Metabolism #WeightLossScience #ObesityTreatment #Cysteine #NYUGrossman #HealthInnovation #FatBurningMechanism #PatientCare #ClinicalResearch (fb)

Although often asymptomatic, urethral diverticulum can carry long-term risks if left untreated—including infection, stone formation, and rarely, malignancy. In this case, a 54-year-old woman elected surgical excision after MRI revealed a left-sided diverticulum with internal debris and mild enhancement. Her decision—despite no symptoms—reflects the importance of individualized counseling and careful risk assessment. The outcome: a successful transvaginal repair with preserved continence and no complications. This case underscores the role of imaging in uncovering clinically significant findings and the value of shared decision-making in optimizing patient outcomes. 📍 Case led by Dr. Nirit Rosenblum 🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jets0Z (fb)