Metformin targets the gut instead of the liver to lower glucose
For decades, physicians and scientists thought metformin, the leading Type 2 diabetes medication taken by millions worldwide, mainly…
Study reveals epigenetic adaptation of beta cells across lifespan and disease
As people age, most maintain normal blood sugar even as insulin resistance tends to rise. New research suggests…
Virginia Tech researcher wins NIH award to study metabolic brain health
Mary Elizabeth Baugh, a research scientist with Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, has been awarded…
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…
Wholegrain rye changes gut bacteria and lowers inflammation in obesity trial
A 12-week randomized trial found that wholegrain rye did not beat refined wheat for weight loss, but it…
Did you know exercise can raise blood sugar? NHS doctor shares 5 surprising things that spike blood glucose besides food
When people think about blood sugar spikes, the first thing that often comes to mind is food –…
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…
Postbiotics may help treat PCOS by restoring microbiome balance
A growing body of research suggests that the gut microbiome may influence the hormonal and metabolic disruptions seen…
EVA1A regulates fatty acid transporter CD36 in fatty liver disease
Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease（MASLD） is characterized by excessive accumulation of lipids in hepatocytes and is closely associated…
Study reveals cannabis compounds reduce threat of fatty liver disease | Health
Cannabis compounds reduces the threat of potentially deadly fatty liver disease, according to new research. Naturally occurring chemicals…
Puberty reshapes DNA to worsen or reverse insulin resistance
A longitudinal study shows that puberty may reprogram children’s epigenetic profiles in ways that track worsening or improving…
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…