New technique synthesizes non-natural amino acids for advanced peptide therapeutics
Ozempic has been making headlines for its remarkable success in treating obesity and diabetes. Yet it is just…
Earlier SGLT-2 inhibitors for type 2 diabetes could cut deaths, says NICE
image: ©Halfpoint | iStock New guidance from NICE recommends earlier use of SGLT-2 inhibitors and personalised treatment for…
Low oxygen turns red blood cells into powerful glucose sinks
Scientists have long known that people living at high altitudes, where oxygen levels are low, have lower rates…
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:…
How GLP-1 drugs affect the body beyond weight loss and glucose control
Widely used weight-loss and diabetes drugs show clear benefits, but emerging evidence clarifies their side effects, rare risks,…
Major new study says intermittent fasting may not work for weight loss
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! One of the most popular weight-loss trends of the past…
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…
Obesity sharply increases hospitalisation risk from infections, global analysis shows
Large international cohort data reveal that excess body fat may increase susceptibility to severe infections and substantially contribute…
Magnesium lower fasting blood sugar in older adults
A carefully controlled trial finds that magnesium can lower fasting glucose in older adults with magnesium deficiency, but…
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…