Global study links consumption of ultraprocessed foods to preventable premature deaths
A study of eight countries found that eating more ultraprocessed foods significantly raises the risk of premature death. …
Smartwatches may help control type 2 diabetes through exercise
A new study reveals that wearable technology and a health app could help people with type 2 diabetes stick to exercise routines that help them manage the condition effectively. …
Islet transplantation with blood vessel cells shows promise to treat type 1 diabetes
A preclinical study showed that adding engineered blood vessel-forming cells to islet transplants enhanced insulin-producing cell survival and reversed type 1 diabetes, suggesting potential for wider use in diabetes treatment. …
Artificial sweetener aspartame triggers insulin spike leading to blood vessel inflammation in mice
New research conducted on mice indicates that aspartame, one of the most commonly used sugar substitutes, may affect vascular health. …
Diabetes can drive the evolution of antibiotic resistance
People with diabetes are more prone to antibiotic-resistant Staph strains due to their unique microbial environment, which may offer insights into combating resistance in these patients. …
Mitochondria may hold the key to curing diabetes
Research in mice shows that dysfunctional mitochondria affect pancreatic β-cell maturation and function, suggesting new approaches for treatment and prevention of diabetes. …
A weekly injection could replace painful daily treatments for congenital lipodystrophy, a rare fat disorder
Researchers have found that a weekly injection of diabetes medication tirzepatide could replace painful daily hormone shots for people with a rare genetic form of lipodystrophy that leaves patients with almost zero fat tissue. …
Common deficiencies of essential vitamins and minerals in people with type 2 diabetes
A pooled data analysis finds that deficiencies in essential vitamins and minerals are common in people with type 2 diabetes. …
Heart disease remains leading cause of death as key health risk factors continue to rise
Fueled by ongoing increases in high blood pressure, obesity and other major risk factors, heart disease continues to kill more people in the U.S. than any other cause. …
Exercise improves brain function, possibly reducing dementia risk
Study shows that specialized cells involved in insulin signaling are activated in the brain after exercise, suggesting that physical activity may directly improve brain function. …
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