Fiber supplement stabilizes blood sugar in gestational diabetes
A simple fiber supplement could reshape the gut microbiome, stabilize blood sugar spikes, and even prevent preterm births…
Estradiol patches as effective as injections for locally advanced prostate cancer
Hormone patches are as good at controlling locally advanced prostate cancer as the injections typically used to deliver…
You might be interested in…Dementia Update (Part 2)
This week Dr Ray O’Connor takes a look at the potential role of medication and vaccination on the…
Scientists turn red blood cells into long-lasting drug and imaging carriers in mice
A new preclinical study shows that red blood cells can be tagged in vivo and used as long-lasting…
Patients who stop GLP-1 drugs often restart or try alternatives
A large real-world study shows that patients who stop popular GLP-1–based weight-loss drugs often return to treatment or…
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.…
Father’s nicotine use may increase diabetes risk for offspring
A mouse study found that a father’s nicotine exposure can affect the offspring’s ability to process sugar and…
Can eating almonds reduce inflammation in obesity?
A six-week randomized trial shows that adding almonds to the daily diet of adults with obesity can improve…
Eating earlier in the day is linked to lower nighttime glucose in gestational diabetes
Starting the day’s first meal earlier may shift the body’s daily glucose rhythm and reduce overnight glucose levels…
You might be interested in…Therapeutics Update (Part 2)
Dr Ray O’Connor continues his review of the latest clinical studies on therapeutics, including anti-depressants, statins, and ibuprofen…
Could GLP-1 drugs help curb addiction? Large veteran study points to potential benefit
A major study of US veterans suggests that GLP-1 diabetes medications may influence addiction-related outcomes, revealing a surprising…
Dual targeting strategy may improve treatment for resistant lung cancers
Findings from a study led by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G.…