Advancing Cushing’s syndrome diagnosis
In this interview, News Medical speaks with Professor Brian Keevil about the growing role of salivary cortisol and…
Genetic testing identifies cause of pancreatic agenesis in infants
The DNA changes responsible for a rare genetic condition causing babies to be born without a pancreas can now be identified in almost all affected children…
Scientists discover how vitamin K pathway regulates bone remodeling
Bone is continuously renewed through a process known as bone remodeling, in which osteoblasts (bone-forming cells) build new…
Popular GLP-1 drugs significantly reduce major cardiovascular events,
Widely used diabetes and obesity drugs show powerful heart-protective effects in high-risk patients, offering new momentum for their…
Active brown fat may protect heart health in obese individuals
People with obesity face a significantly increased risk of atherosclerosis, and consequently heart attack and stroke. This elevated…
Type 1 diabetes preserves fitness but alters oxygen use in teens
Even when fitness looks normal, hidden changes in oxygen use and microvascular function may already be emerging in…
Doctors Officially Recognize a New Type of Diabetes Linked to Childhood Malnutrition
Credit: Pexels This month, in April, the International Diabetes Federation formally recognized a new, distinct form of the…
Higher stress and BMI tied to earlier puberty in girls
New research reveals how stress, body weight, and hormone patterns interact to influence when puberty begins, offering fresh…
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…
Do GLP-1 Drugs Reduce Cancer Risk or Increase It?
IntroductionHow do GLP-1RAs work?The relationship between obesity and cancerWhat current research shows about GLP-1 drugs and cancer riskConflicting…
BNP predicts kidney disease progression risk in diabetes patients
The relationship between cardiovascular dysfunction and renal impairment is widely recognized as the cardiorenal interaction, a complex physiological…
Privacy-focused AI improves screening for rare endocrinological condition
An AI can accurately diagnose a rare endocrinological condition just by analyzing pictures of the back of the…