New therapeutic targets to fight type 2 diabetes

by University of BarcelonaDesigning combination therapies based on the different factors involved in the control of glucose synthesis by the liver could be a more effective strategy to address th

Updated on: June 18,2024

New therapeutic targets to fight type 2 diabetes

by University of BarcelonaDesigning combination therapies based on the different factors involved in the control of glucose synthesis by the liver could be a more effective strategy to address th

Updated on:June 18,2024

People with type 2 diabetes at higher risk of certain cancers could be identified by a simple blood test, study suggests

byDiabetologiaCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsIndividuals with type 2 diabetes who are at higher risk of certain cancers could be identified by a simple blood test, this year'sAn

Updated on: September 07,2024

People with type 2 diabetes at higher risk of certain cancers could be identified by a simple blood test, study suggests

byDiabetologiaCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsIndividuals with type 2 diabetes who are at higher risk of certain cancers could be identified by a simple blood test, this year'sAn

Updated on:September 07,2024

Obesity modifies link between birth weight, metabolic phenotypes

by Elana GotkineAssociations between lower birth weight (BW) and adverse metabolic phenotypes are more pronounced in children with obesity, according to a studypublishedin the July issue o

Updated on: July 25,2024

Obesity modifies link between birth weight, metabolic phenotypes

by Elana GotkineAssociations between lower birth weight (BW) and adverse metabolic phenotypes are more pronounced in children with obesity, according to a studypublishedin the July issue o

Updated on:July 25,2024

Increased fracture risk in patients using insulin compared to metformin

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with type 2 diabetes have an increased risk for fractures, despite their normal-to-high bone mineral density, according to resear

Updated on: February 19,2024

Increased fracture risk in patients using insulin compared to metformin

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with type 2 diabetes have an increased risk for fractures, despite their normal-to-high bone mineral density, according to resear

Updated on:February 19,2024

Researchers discover a novel pathway that minimizes liver injury during transplantation

Researchers discover a novel pathway that minimizes liver injury during transplantationbyUniversity of California, Los AngelesNovel pathway that minimizes liver injury during transplantation cou

Updated on: January 24,2024

Researchers discover a novel pathway that minimizes liver injury during transplantation

Researchers discover a novel pathway that minimizes liver injury during transplantationbyUniversity of California, Los AngelesNovel pathway that minimizes liver injury during transplantation cou

Updated on:January 24,2024

Isolated nail psoriasis does not increase risk for metabolic syndrome

Isolated nail psoriasis (NP) is not significantly associated with an increased risk for metabolic syndrome, according to a letter to the editor recently published in theJournal of the European A

Updated on: January 31,2024

Isolated nail psoriasis does not increase risk for metabolic syndrome

Isolated nail psoriasis (NP) is not significantly associated with an increased risk for metabolic syndrome, according to a letter to the editor recently published in theJournal of the European A

Updated on:January 31,2024

Greater reduction seen in mortality with bariatric surgery than GLP-1 RAs

by Elana GotkineBariatric metabolic surgery (BMS) is associated with a greater reduction in mortality than glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) treatment among adults with a diabetes du

Updated on: June 18,2024

Greater reduction seen in mortality with bariatric surgery than GLP-1 RAs

by Elana GotkineBariatric metabolic surgery (BMS) is associated with a greater reduction in mortality than glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) treatment among adults with a diabetes du

Updated on:June 18,2024

Ricezempic: Is there any evidence this TikTok trend will help you lose weight?

by Emily Burch and Lauren Ball,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf you spend any time looking at diet and lifestyle content on social media, you may well have encountered a varie

Updated on: August 31,2024

Ricezempic: Is there any evidence this TikTok trend will help you lose weight?

by Emily Burch and Lauren Ball,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf you spend any time looking at diet and lifestyle content on social media, you may well have encountered a varie

Updated on:August 31,2024

Uncovered: Key to how exercise protects against consequences of ageing

by Monash UniversityStaining showing mitochondria within individual muscle fibres. Credit: Monash UniversityMonash University, Australia scientists have discovered an enzyme that is key to why ex

Updated on: February 05,2024

Uncovered: Key to how exercise protects against consequences of ageing

by Monash UniversityStaining showing mitochondria within individual muscle fibres. Credit: Monash UniversityMonash University, Australia scientists have discovered an enzyme that is key to why ex

Updated on:February 05,2024

Study uncovers the link between RFX6 gene mutation and diabetes

byUniversity of HelsinkiThe study was conducted using stem-cell-derived islets. Credit: Hazem IbrahimA recent study by the University of Helsinki has uncovered that a mutation in the RFX6 gene s

Updated on: July 05,2024

Study uncovers the link between RFX6 gene mutation and diabetes

byUniversity of HelsinkiThe study was conducted using stem-cell-derived islets. Credit: Hazem IbrahimA recent study by the University of Helsinki has uncovered that a mutation in the RFX6 gene s

Updated on:July 05,2024

Higher childhood BMI may increase risk for premenstrual disorders

Childhood body size is associated with risk of premenstrual disorders (PMDs) and premenstrual symptoms in young adulthood, according to a study published online March 8 inJAMA Network Open.Dongh

Updated on: February 05,2024

Higher childhood BMI may increase risk for premenstrual disorders

Childhood body size is associated with risk of premenstrual disorders (PMDs) and premenstrual symptoms in young adulthood, according to a study published online March 8 inJAMA Network Open.Dongh

Updated on:February 05,2024

Action needed on high mortality in children with adrenal insufficiency

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterFigure2. Venn diagram of parent-reported symptoms. Most patients presented with overlapping symptoms and very few patients presented to hospital wi

Updated on: February 19,2024

Action needed on high mortality in children with adrenal insufficiency

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterFigure2. Venn diagram of parent-reported symptoms. Most patients presented with overlapping symptoms and very few patients presented to hospital wi

Updated on:February 19,2024