Regulation of lipid droplets by metabolically controlled Ldo isoforms.

Storage and consumption of neutral lipids in lipid droplets (LDs) are essential for energy homeostasis and tightly coupled to cellular metabolism. However, how metabolic cues are integrated in the life cycle of LDs is unclear. In this study, we characterize the function of Ldo16 and Ldo45, two splicing isoforms of the same protein in budding yeast.

Characteristics of binge eating among women in the community seeking treatment for binge eating or weight loss.

This study examined characteristics of binge eating among overweight women in the community seeking treatment for binge eating or weight loss. Five hundred and ninety-two women completed a telephone interview in which binge eating was thoroughly assessed. A large percentage of the sample (84.

Smoking as subculture? Influence on Hispanic and non-Hispanic White women's attitudes toward smoking and obesity.

Cultural stereotypes might help explain why smoking is less prevalent among Hispanic than non-Hispanic White women, whereas obesity is more prevalent. Hispanic (n = 130) and non-Hispanic White (n = 114) women rated their thoughts and feelings regarding a female smoker and an overweight woman. Ethnicity did not influence evaluations, but attitudes toward smokers were more positive among more acculturated Hispanic women, F(1, 66) = 9.