Sprint exercise sends a very different molecular signal through the body
Just minutes of all-out sprint work produced a striking surge in circulating proteins and metabolites, revealing how exercise…
Why pulses could play a bigger role in healthy and sustainable diets
From feeding beneficial gut microbes to improving selected metabolic markers, pulses combine nutrient density with sustainability, but researchers…
New review highlights FOXA2’s role in glucose regulation pathways
A newly published review highlights the pivotal role of FOXA2, a key transcription factor, in coordinating pancreatic development,…
Continuous glucose monitors show no proven benefits for healthy people
Continuous glucose monitors are becoming increasingly popular, including among people without diabetes. But there is no scientific evidence…
Ten-million-person study links semaglutide to lower COVID-19 mortality
After accounting for major health differences between semaglutide users and non-users, researchers identified a striking mortality association that…
Jet lag may disrupt athletes’ gut microbiome and slow recovery
Long-haul travel may do more than disturb sleep; it could also alter the gut microbiome in ways that…
Researchers train AI to detect diabetes and assign four diagnostic labels
A two-stage AI framework showed strong internal performance across four diabetes-related groups, but its reliance on separate public…
Smart ring continuously tracks multiple health biomarkers from finger sweat
Engineers at the University of California San Diego created a smart ring that simultaneously and continuously monitors up to…
Evening chronotype links later eating with higher body fat
Healthy women who naturally prefer later sleep and meal times showed higher body fat and less favorable metabolic…
Lactoferrin yogurt helps preserve iron stores in women with gestational diabetes
An eight-week randomized trial found that lactoferrin-fortified yogurt helped maintain ferritin levels without causing iron overload, while modestly…
GLP-1 receptor activation linked to lower depression and bipolar disorder odds
Lifelong genetic differences associated with GLP-1 receptor activity point to possible mental health benefits beyond weight and glucose…
Semaglutide dose may matter more than weight loss for heart health
A large real-world study suggests semaglutide’s cardiovascular benefits may be more closely linked to the dose patients receive…