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Sweat health monitor measures levels of disease markers A wearable health monitor can reliably measure levels of important biochemicals in sweat during physical exercise. The 3D-printed monitor could someday provide a simple and non-invasive way to track health conditions and diagnose common diseases, such as diabetes, gout, kidney disease or heart disea...

WHO issues warning about fake weight loss and diabetes drugs Three fake batches under the brand name Ozempic were detected in the UK, Brazil and the United States last year

New approach against fatty liver Fatty liver disease (steatotic liver disease, SLD for short) is increasingly causing failure of the liver as a vital organ. A team led by researchers has now discovered that a saturated fatty acid in blood vessels leads to the production of the signalling molecule SEMA3A, which closes the 'windows'....

Study hints at tools to prevent diabetes caused by psychiatric meds New research points to a potential approach to reducing the risk of diabetes associated with widely prescribed antipsychotic medications. The study presents early evidence in support of co-administering antipsychotic medications that block dopamine receptors in the brain alongside drugs that stop an...

Promising role of antidiabetic drug in cancer control Researchers have analyzed how an antidiabetic treatment could help control the growth of tumors, potentially paving the way for the design of better cancer treatments.

New therapeutic targets to fight type 2 diabetes One of the most confusing aspects for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus is that they have high fasting glucose levels. This is because in these insulin-resistant patients, glucose production by the liver is triggered, a process that is still full of questions for the scientific community. Now,....

Antioxidant gel preserves islet function after pancreas removal Severe chronic pancreatitis is treated by removing the pancreas. Without a pancreas, patients also lose insulin-producing cells called islets. To preserve insulin responses, surgeons transplant islets to the liver, which has poor outcomes. New strategy uses a synthetic gel to transplant islets to th...

Can you really ‘reverse’ type 2 diabetes? Here’s what the experts say Ahead of Diabetes Week (June 10-16), Abi Jackson finds out what type 2 remission really means.

Father's diet before conception influences children's health A recent study provides new insights into how fathers' diets and overweight can affect their children's health even before conception. The findings of the study can help develop preventive health measures for men wishing to become fathers: The healthier the father's diet, the lower the risk for thei...

Genetics study points to potential treatments for restless leg syndrome Scientists have discovered genetic clues to the cause of restless leg syndrome, a condition common among older adults. The discovery could help identify those individuals at greatest risk of the condition and point to potential ways to treat it.

Oral insulin drops offer relief for diabetes patients Diabetes rates continue to rise. Scientists have now created a pain-free drug delivery method to help people with diabetes manage the disease and maintain their health more easily. Researchers have developed oral insulin drops that when placed under the tongue are quickly and efficiently absorbed by...

Study examines prescribing patterns of drug associated with cognitive impairment A new study is one of the first explorations of prescribing patterns of tricyclic antidepressants for treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy at healthcare facilities predominantly serving diverse populations of low socioeconomic status. The current body of evidence, much of it established and c...

Cause of heart failure may differ for women and men A mouse study of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) found male-female differences at the cellular level. The findings could have implications for how HFpEF is treated in women compared to men.

Mom gets 9 years behind bars for death of diabetic daughter fed mostly Mountain Dew Tamara Banks, 41, was sentenced to at least nine years after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter

Century-old vaccine protects type 1 diabetics from infectious diseases Researchers conducted a Phase III trial to test the 100-year-old Bacillus Calmette-Gu rin (BCG) vaccine in people with type 1 diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

There’s yet another amazing use for drugs like Ozempic, study finds Semaglutide, the drug’s active ingredient, can dramatically decrease the prevalence of severe disease

A long-term ketogenic diet accumulates aged cells in normal tissues, study finds New research finds that a continuous, long-term ketogenic diet may induce senescence, or aged, cells in normal tissues, with particular implications for heart and kidney function. But planned breaks from the diet could help in prevention.

Two decades of studies suggest health benefits associated with plant-based diets Vegetarian and vegan diets are generally associated with better status on various medical factors linked to cardiovascular health and cancer risk, as well as lower risk of cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and death, according to a new review of 49 previously published papers.

Sweet taste receptor affects how glucose is handled metabolically by humans The sweet-taste receptor might be the first stop in a metabolic surveillance system for sugar. The receptor is also expressed in certain intestinal cells, where it may facilitate glucose absorption and assimilation, as part of this system. A team found that stimulation and inhibition of the sweet re...

How night shift work can raise risk of diabetes, obesity Just a few days on a night shift schedule throws off protein rhythms related to blood glucose regulation, energy metabolism and inflammation, processes that can influence the development of chronic metabolic conditions. The finding provides new clues as to why night shift workers are more prone to d...

Decoding the three ancestral components of the Japanese people A research group have used whole-genome sequencing to unravel the complex ancestry of the Japanese population. The analysis supports an earlier study that proposed that the Japanese population originated from admixtures of three ancestral groups, challenging the long-held dual-structure model.

Neuropathy very common, underdiagnosed Neuropathy, the nerve damage that causes pain and numbness in the feet and hands and can eventually lead to falls, infection and even amputation, is very common and underdiagnosed, according to a new study.

Personalized screening early in pregnancy may improve preeclampsia detection Study suggests more extensive screening method in the first trimester of pregnancy may improve detection of preeclampsia.

Biomarker found to help identify cells that can repair damaged blood vessels Researchers have discovered a protein marker to help identify cells able to repopulate in patients with damaged blood vessels. Their findings could lead to new therapies for people with endothelial dysfunction, a type of disorder that contributes to coronary artery disease that may occlude with plaq...

Scientists discover important link between diet and cancer risk Scientists say it is important to raise ‘awareness of impact of diet and weight control in management of cancer risks’

Cranberry extracts could boost microbiota and counter cardiometabolic diseases Cranberry extracts appear to improve intestinal microbiota and help prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. The study reported beneficial effects after only four days of use.

Researchers identify causal genetic variant linked to common childhood obesity Researchers have identified a causal genetic variant strongly associated with childhood obesity. The study provides new insight into the importance of the hypothalamus of the brain and its role in common childhood obesity and the target gene may serve as a druggable target for future therapeutic int...

An electrifying discovery may help doctors deliver more effective gene therapies In an effort to improve delivery of costly medical treatments, a team of researchers in electrical engineering has developed a stimulating method that could make the human body more receptive to certain gene therapies.

Follow-up 50 years on finds landmark steroid study remains safe A follow-up analysis 50 years later finds no adverse heart health risk from Professor Mont Liggins' landmark steroid study to reduce illness and death for pre-term babies.

Experimental type 1 diabetes drug shelters pancreas cells from immune system attack Scientists say that an experimental monoclonal antibody drug called mAb43 appears to prevent and reverse the onset of clinical type 1 diabetes in mice, and in some cases, to lengthen the animals' lifespan.