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Joseph Shavit
Feb 12, 2022
Groundbreaking research uncovers how and why exercise improves health and longevity
Monash University, Australia scientists have discovered an enzyme that is key to why exercise improves our health.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 3, 2022
Scientists discover link between high blood pressure and diabetes
The long-standing enigma of why so many patients suffering with high blood pressure also have diabetes has been cracked by researchers.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 2, 2022
Can being obese make you dumber and more forgetful?
A new study has found that greater body fat is a risk factor for reduced cognitive function, such as processing speed, in adults.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 2, 2022
Researchers discover new compound that prevents and treats type 2 diabetes
The compound activates a natural signaling pathway that protects the body from harmful, obesity-driven metabolic changes leading to diabetes
Joseph Shavit
Jan 20, 2022
Artificial pancreas proves 'life-changing' for very young children with type 1 diabetes
An artificial pancreas developed by a team of Cambridge researchers is helping protect very young children with type 1 diabetes.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 19, 2022
First-of-its-kind wearable, noninvasive blood sugar monitor
A new wearable device created by Penn State researchers, is a less intrusive glucose monitor and could become the norm in diabetes care.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 19, 2022
Nanotherapy offers new hope for the treatment of Type-1 diabetes
Researchers have opened new paths to islet transplantation by using nanoparticles to deliver immunosuppressive drug regimen.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 16, 2021
Scientists finally solve the mystery of why exercise improves our health
Scientists have discovered an enzyme that is key to why exercise improves our health and protects against the consequences of ageing.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 10, 2021
UBC researchers develop stem cell-based 'functional cure' for Type 1 diabetes
Researchers demonstrated that a stem cell-based treatment delivered through an implantable device can produce insulin in the human body.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 1, 2021
‘Wobble’ therapy can be beneficial for arthritis, Alzheimer’s, depression and type 2 diabetes
Research shows that just six weeks of vibration therapy can lead to improved memory and mobility in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Joseph Shavit
Nov 15, 2021
Do-It-Yourself artificial pancreas given approval by team of experts
More than 40 healthcare professionals and legal experts have issued the first guidance of its kind to support people with type 1 diabetes.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 5, 2021
Researchers design antibodies that destroy old cells, slowing down aging
No one knows why some people age worse than others and develop diseases -such as Alzheimer's, type 2 diabetes or some types of cancer.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 17, 2021
Researchers develop first-of-its-kind wearable, noninvasive blood sugar monitor
Presently, people with diabetes must collect blood samples or use sensors embedded under the skin to measure their blood sugar levels.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 22, 2021
Common Diabetes medications may prevent Glaucoma
A popular class of diabetes medications (Trulicity and Rybelsus) may also protect against glaucoma in diabetic patients.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 3, 2021
Oxygen-delivering hydrogel accelerates diabetic wound healing
About one-fourth of people with diabetes develop painful foot ulcers, which are slow to heal due to low oxygen in the wound and inflammation
Joshua Shavit
Aug 30, 2021
How migraines protect against diabetes
People who get migraines are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes, while some people who develop diabetes become less prone to migraines.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 29, 2021
New wireless diaper sensors powered by biofuel cell could help prevent diabetes
Thanks to science and modern medicine, we know a lot more now about the early signs of certain diseases and which biomarkers to check.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 20, 2021
Smart cells show promise to treat diabetes, cancer and other diseases
‘Smart cells’ show promise to treat disease NIH funds Segatori lab’s development of synthetic circuits to sense trouble and respond
Joshua Shavit
Aug 12, 2021
Remarkable findings regarding how body fat in the human body responds to insulin
Researchers show that the overall capacity of fat tissue to respond to insulin is determined by the function of a specific fat cell type
Joshua Shavit
Aug 8, 2021
Researchers discover new strategy for developing human-integrated electronics
Polymer semiconductors hold promise for future electronics that can be integrated within the body, including disease and health monitors
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