Blood-based epigenetic signatures enable early risk assessment in prediabetes
Prediabetes is an extremely heterogeneous metabolic disorder. Scientists from several partner institutes of the German Center for Diabetes…
Short-term oatmeal diet improves cholesterol and metabolic health markers
A short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing the cholesterol level. This is indicated by…
Adding lean pork to a plant-forward diet supports healthy aging biomarkers
A controlled feeding trial shows that minimally processed pork, when incorporated into a plant-forward dietary pattern, delivers biomarker…
PFAS exposure increases gestational diabetes risk
A comprehensive review of nearly 130 studies shows the strongest evidence to date that “forever chemicals” are associated…
A single immune protein may help explain why kidney and heart disease often develop together
A growing body of human, genetic, and experimental evidence suggests that suPAR may not only signal disease risk…
Common blood signals explain why chronic diseases cluster as we age
By linking routine and advanced blood biomarkers to disease patterns and progression across aging cohorts, this study shows…
Calcium signaling helps maintain protein quality in the endoplasmic reticulum
Calcium (Ca2+) drives many cellular functions, though the way it controls quality of proteins in the endoplasmic reticulum…
Swapping high-carb snacks for tree nuts cuts food cravings in young adults at metabolic risk
Swapping common snack foods for a modest daily portion of tree nuts curbed cravings for sweets and fast…
Filtered coffee shows a causal link to healthier HbA1c levels
A large genetic study reveals that how coffee is prepared matters, linking filtered coffee to improved glycaemic control…
Gut microbe metabolite TMA improves blood sugar by shutting down a key inflammatory switch
A microbial metabolite long linked to cardiovascular risk emerges as a surprising ally against metabolic inflammation, revealing how…
Regenerative medicine offers a pathway toward curing type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the specific destruction of insulin-producing pancreatic β-cells. While…
Study reveals metabolic benefits of reducing ultra-processed foods in older adults
A controlled feeding study out of South Dakota State University shows that older adults who ate fewer ultra-processed…