New stem cell vesicles accelerate diabetic wound healing
Diabetic foot ulcers are among the most serious complications of diabetes because prolonged inflammation, poor circulation, and defective…
Study tests chronotype’s liver link and finds no significant association
A small Italian study tested whether an individual’s preferred daily schedule aligns with hidden liver changes, but found…
Simple blood test could identify the most effective obesity drug
A simple fasting blood test measuring two key incretin hormones could help match patients with severe obesity to…
Gut microbes may help explain why obesity and type 2 diabetes become harder to reverse
A new review maps how microbial signals from the gut may disrupt appetite control, insulin sensitivity, inflammation, and…
Obesity and Alzheimer’s linked through early metabolic disruptions
By 2030, the population in the United States aged 65 and older is expected to reach 71 million…
AI creates detailed map of fat and muscle distribution to predict major health risks
Researchers used AI to analyze whole-body MRI scans from more than 66,000 participants to create the most detailed…
Prickly pear may pack a surprising punch against metabolic syndrome
This new review explores how prickly pear fruit may act on oxidative stress, inflammation, insulin resistance, and lipid…
Searches for “Ozempic face” surge as people look for filler-based solutions
New search data reveal that as interest in “Ozempic face” surges, people increasingly turn to nonsurgical fillers rather…
Understanding leptin’s dual function in MAFLD pathogenesis
Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) has emerged as a predominant chronic liver condition globally, intricately linked with…
Scientists uncover new obesity genes that reshape understanding of weight and disease risk
A global research team maps how rare and common gene variants jointly drive obesity and metabolic disease, offering…
Daily walnut snacks fail to lower inflammation in adults
Researchers tested whether a daily dose of walnuts could calm inflammation and boost antioxidant defenses, but the short…
Neuritin 1 unlocks new pathway to treat obesity without reducing food intake
Is it possible to treat obesity without reducing food intake? A new study co-led by Dr. Antonio Zorzano…