Scientists will probe whether processing itself makes ultra-processed foods harmful
A controlled-feeding trial aims to untangle one of nutrition science’s biggest questions: are UPFs harmful because of how…
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…
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…
Higher sugar intake raises gallstone risk in adults, study finds
Researchers analyzing recent NHANES data found that adults with higher total sugar intake had greater odds of gallstones,…
Lower hemoglobin levels within the normal range linked to better metabolic health
Finnish researchers found that hemoglobin levels that are within the normal range but at the lower end may…
New pathway enhances brown fat thermogenesis and metabolic health
Researchers have determined how a key protein activates brown fat by expanding blood vessels and nerves in the…
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…
Algorithm-guided insulin dosing improves blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes
A University of Virginia Center for Diabetes Technology-developed algorithm – paired with a continuous glucose monitor – can…
Palmatine improved fatty liver markers in a preclinical type 2 diabetes study
A new preclinical study suggests that palmatine may ease diabetes-linked fatty liver disease by targeting inflammation, oxidative stress,…
Scientists turn red blood cells into long-lasting drug and imaging carriers in mice
A new preclinical study shows that red blood cells can be tagged in vivo and used as long-lasting…
Losing health insurance worsens diabetes outcomes in low-income adults
Losing health insurance can quickly worsen health for people with diabetes as patients struggle to control the disease…