Engineered immune cells may be able to tame inflammation
Immune cells that are designed to soothe inflammation could improve treatment for organ transplants, type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune conditions. …
Tirzepatide shows powerful diabetes-prevention effect in three-year trial
Tirzepatide, a new injectable weight-loss drug, reduced the risk of diabetes in patients with obesity and prediabetes by more than 90% over a three-year period compared to a placebo. …
New study reveals genetic drivers of early onset type 2 diabetes in South Asians
New research shows that genetic factors linked to lower insulin production and unhealthy fat distribution are major causes of early-onset type 2 diabetes in South Asians, contributing to health complications, earlier insulin treatment, and reduced medication effectiveness. …
Stress hormones explain how obesity causes diabetes
New research shows that overeating and obesity increase the levels of the stress hormones norepinephrine and epinephrine, which counteract insulin’s effects and may contribute to the development of diabetes. …
Meal timing may be crucial for night shift workers’ health
New research finds that overnight eating may be putting night shift workers at higher risk of chronic health conditions. …
Diabetes and obesity increase risk of liver cancer relapse
A multicenter retrospective study revealed that the risk of liver cancer recurrence after five years postoperatively was approximately 3.8 times higher in patients with comorbid obesity and two times higher in those with comorbid diabetes alone. …
Moderate coffee and caffeine consumption is associated with lower risk of developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases
Consuming moderate amounts of coffee and caffeine regularly may offer a protective effect against developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke. …
Human molecular map contributes to the understanding of disease mechanisms
Scientists have created an intricate molecular map of the human body and its complex physiological processes by analyzing thousands of molecules in blood, urine, and saliva samples from 391 volunteers. …
Semaglutide improves heart health outcomes beyond weight loss
In a series of studies, the popular anti-obesity medication semaglutide has demonstrated cardiovascular benefits beyond weight loss, including a reduced risk of death, fewer serious COVID-19-related events, and improved heart failure symptoms. …
Childhood inflammation linked to mental and cardiometabolic disorders in early adulthood
Increased inflammation in childhood may be associated with a higher risk of mental and cardiometabolic disorders in early adulthood. …
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