Researchers find connection between diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimers and dementia
A new twin study suggests that the same genes may be behind the risk of both cardiometabolic diseases and dementia.
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Joseph Shavit
Jan 11, 2023
Researchers discover how exercise manages insulin production
Much less is known about how the activity of insulin-producing cells and consequently the secretion of insulin is controlled.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 6, 2023
Groundbreaking diabetes discovery brings the world closer to life without insulin
People with a severe form of diabetes, where the beta cells of the pancreas do not produce or no longer produce enough insulin
Joseph Shavit
Jan 6, 2023
Green Mediterranean diet can significantly reduce dangerous fat around internal organs
Reducing visceral fat is considered the true goal of weight loss as it is a more important indicator than a person's weight.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 5, 2023
Scientists reverse the onset of diabetes using ultrasound
Researchers demonstrated the ability to prevent or reverse the onset of diabetes in studies of three different preclinical model systems
Joseph Shavit
Jan 5, 2023
Gut bacteria can both cause and prevent Type 2 diabetes
One type of bacteria found in the gut may contribute to the development of Type 2 diabetes, while another may protect from the disease.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 1, 2023
First-ever robotic pill makes insulin injections obsolete
One reason that it’s so difficult to deliver large protein drugs orally is that these drugs can’t pass through the mucus barrier.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 23, 2022
Scientists discover why late-night eating is bad for your health
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind why eating late at night is linked to weight gain and diabetes.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 14, 2022
Game-changing obesity drug reduces Type 2 diabetes risk by over half
A drug first developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia and sickle cell disease reduces obesity and improves heart function.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 13, 2022
Could insulin come in a pill? Groundbreaking molecule mimics insulin
Mebourne researchers have answered a 100-year-old question in diabetes research: can a molecule different to insulin have the same effect?
Joseph Shavit
Dec 11, 2022
Groundbreaking new pill can both prevent and treat type 1 diabetes
Researchers have developed an oral medication to treat diabetes that controls insulin levels while simultaneously reversing disease effects.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 7, 2022
People lost over 50 pounds using new FDA-approved pill
People with obesity treated with a weekly dose of a new pill lost about 52 pounds on average, according to results of a new study.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 5, 2022
Researchers develop a groundbreaking treatment for diabetes using ultrasound
Are we moving closer to the day when diabetes is no longer monitored and managed by blood sugar tests, insulin injections or drug treatments
Joseph Shavit
Nov 22, 2022
Researchers discover why late-night eating leads to weight gain and diabetes
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind why eating late at night is linked to weight gain and diabetes.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 19, 2022
Remarkable protein could revolutionize type 2 diabetes treatment
People with a severe form of diabetes, where the beta cells of the pancreas do not produce or no longer produce enough insulin.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 7, 2022
Drinking a beer a day found to improve your health and longevity
Like wine, beer can have health benefits when consumed in moderation. Non-alcoholic beers have become popular recently but are they healthy?
Joseph Shavit
Nov 5, 2022
Researchers develop a cure for diabetes using ultrasound
Are we moving closer to the day when diabetes is no longer monitored and managed with blood sugar tests, insulin or drug treatments.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 25, 2022
Green juices burn body fat and improve digestion, new study finds
Visceral fat is often dubbed the ‘hidden' fat because it lies in the body's midsection, where it can't be touched or seen.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 22, 2022
Scientists uncover why late-night eating leads to weight gain and diabetes
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind why eating late at night is linked to weight gain and diabetes.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 21, 2022
Drug discovery naturally converts ‘bad’ fat to ‘good’ fat
“Metabolism” describes the body’s chemical changes that create the necessary materials for growth and overall health.
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