New Breath Test Detects Diabetes in Minutes
Scientists at Penn State have created a breath-based sensor that detects diabetes by measuring acetone levels. The quick,…
Female-specific mechanism enhances heat production in brown fat
Higher activity of PGC-1α enables brown fat cells in females to thermogenic activity and energy expenditure compared to…
New genetic test redefines diagnosis and management of hereditary pancreatitis
A new genetic test developed at Mayo Clinic is redefining how clinicians diagnose and manage hereditary pancreatitis. Pancreatitis, inflammation…
Genes play an active role in shaping the gut bacteria, study finds
New research from the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre has found that genes play an active role in shaping…
Correlation Between Diabetes and Risk of Uveitis Confirmed in Recent Study
Darren Jindal, PhD | Image Credit: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Patients with type 1 or…
Antibody Treatment Could Block Gut-Derived Toxin Behind Kidney Fibrosis
A newly identified bacterial molecule called corisin appears to travel from the gut to the kidneys, triggering inflammation…
Emphysema During Lung Cancer Screening Predicts All-Cause Mortality up to 25 Years Later
Claudia I. Henschke, PhD, MD Credit: Mount Sinai Baseline emphysema at low-dose chest CT (LDCT was predictive of…
Planetary health diet links to longer life and lower emissions
A large US-UK analysis shows that eating more plant-forward meals and fewer animal-source foods is associated with a…
Diabetes remains undiagnosed and untreated among a large portion of the global population
A large portion of the global population with diabetes remains undiagnosed or is not receiving optimal care, according…
New feedback mechanism in the brain could open avenues for treating people with sleep disorders
As every bodybuilder knows, a deep, restful sleep boosts levels of growth hormone to build strong muscle and…
Folic acid fortification linked to tripled gestational diabetes rates in Australian study
An Australian study suggests that mandatory folic acid fortification may have unintended consequences, linking excess folate to rising…
GLP-1 Drugs Now Considered Essential Medicines
For the first time, the World Health Organization has named popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs as essential medicines,…