Hypoxia rewires red blood cells to clear excess glucose
In a 2023 paper on hypoxia and glucose metabolism, our lab showed how organisms rewire their metabolism to…
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…
Boots Ireland offering ‘convenient’ prescription weight loss service
Boots Ireland is helping people manage their weight with professional guidance alongside prescription treatments. Boots pharmacy shop entrance(Image:…
Undiagnosed diabetes and kidney disease raise heart risk
Diabetes and kidney disease are major risk factors for heart disease, yet many cases are undiagnosed. In addition,…
Higher red meat intake links to greater diabetes odds in large US study
Large-scale U.S. population data suggest that red meat consumption patterns may be associated with diabetes prevalence, whereas alternative…
A wearable optical system for glucose detection
The schematic diagram shows a glucose detection platform that integrates a plasma silver nanopillar sensor with an optical…
Weight loss drug tirzepatide may lower the risk of diabetic retinopathy
The popular diabetes and weight loss medication tirzepatide (brand name Mounjaro or Zepbound) may lower the risk of…
Posture-induced retinal vascular response predicts diabetic retinopathy progression
Diabetic retinopathy develops through complex microvascular damage driven by chronic hyperglycemia, yet traditional risk factors such as disease…
South Asian adults in the U.S. have higher prevalence of risk factors for heart disease
South Asian adults in the U.S. report doing many of the right things for heart health, yet they…
Defective fat cells drive metabolic disease in lipodystrophy
Many people may have a dim view of their fat tissue, yet scientists have come to recognize adipose…
Tirzepatide shows dual benefits in sleep apnea trial improving metabolism and reducing inflammation
New clinical trial evidence suggests targeting both obesity and sleep-disordered breathing together may reshape cardiometabolic risk management in…
New implant could transform diabetes treatment
A new implant developed at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology may offer a self-regulating treatment for…