Wholegrain rye changes gut bacteria and lowers inflammation in obesity trial
A 12-week randomized trial found that wholegrain rye did not beat refined wheat for weight loss, but it…
New polygenic risk scores improve prediction of metabolic disease outcomes
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity are metabolic conditions with many causes, including overlapping and distinct genetic features.…
Gut bacteria patterns help predict insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes, study finds
A new study shows that gut microbiome signatures, analyzed through advanced machine learning, can help identify individuals with…
Big breakfast study reveals protein curbs appetite but fiber delivers stronger gut microbiome benefits
A controlled clinical trial shows that what you eat at breakfast, not just how much, may shape appetite,…
PFAS exposure increases gestational diabetes risk
A comprehensive review of nearly 130 studies shows the strongest evidence to date that “forever chemicals” are associated…
Calcium signaling helps maintain protein quality in the endoplasmic reticulum
Calcium (Ca2+) drives many cellular functions, though the way it controls quality of proteins in the endoplasmic reticulum…
Brain function discovery helps explain why childhood adversity raises metabolic disease risk in women
McGill University researchers have identified a brain function that helps explain why childhood stress raises metabolic health risks…
Stanford researchers cure type 1 diabetes in mice by resetting the body’s immune system
A team at Stanford Medicine has delivered something people with Type 1 diabetes have waited decades to hear:…
Ultra-processed foods linked to rise in prediabetes risk
A new longitudinal study shows that rising ultra-processed food intake in young adults with a history of overweight…
100-year-old medication could improve life for people with type 1 diabetes | Health
Photo by Julie Viken via Pexels By Stephen Beech A cheap, century-old medication can improve life for people…
A polymer for needle-free insulin delivery
A new polymer reported in Nature may mark a turning point for needle-free insulin delivery. Researchers at…
Are mushrooms more than a low-calorie food? New analysis explains their hidden advantages
A new evidence review reveals how everyday mushrooms can nudge cardiometabolic markers in the right direction and even…