Sunlight, blood sugar and diabetes: a new study finds an intriguing connection
From winter UVA levels to long-term sun-seeking habits, a large UK Biobank study explores how different patterns of…
Study finds greater social jetlag linked to a later eating pattern
A 14-day UK study suggests that differences between workday and weekend sleep schedules may be linked to when…
Breast and prostate cancer survival worsens with metabolic syndrome
In a large study of older US adults, metabolic syndrome marked substantially poorer survival after breast or prostate…
Catestatin restores cardiac metabolic flexibility and enhances mitochondrial function
Hypertension is a major risk factor for heart failure, characterized by impaired energy metabolism and mitochondrial dysfunction. The…
Olive waste extract may help lower fat and improve muscle markers
Could a byproduct of olive oil production help protect muscle health? Researchers report that a polyphenol-rich olive wastewater…
Fructose drives chronic disease and metabolic syndrome, review finds
A review has found that fructose has underestimated metabolic effects that may cause obesity, weight gain, and metabolic…
The Ancient Biology Behind the Modern Obesity Crisis
Summary: A major report argues that fructose is not just a source of calories, but a potent “metabolic…
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…
Eating more dairy and calcium may lower metabolic syndrome odds
Could something as simple as increasing calcium or dairy intake help lower your chances of metabolic syndrome? New…
Review links betel nut addiction to cancer, heart disease, and metabolic risks
Widely used yet often underestimated, betel nut chewing poses significant health risks, and researchers continue to search for…
PFAS exposure increases gestational diabetes risk
A comprehensive review of nearly 130 studies shows the strongest evidence to date that “forever chemicals” are associated…
Metabolic syndrome affects nearly four in ten US adults as rates climb in older and Black populations
Despite stable national trends over the past decade, new JAMA data reveal widening age and racial disparities in…