New research shows an uptick in weight loss surgery among youth in US

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonNumber of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS) Procedures Completed in US From 2015 to 2021. Number of MBS procedures among youth (A) and a

Updated on: May 29,2024

New research shows an uptick in weight loss surgery among youth in US

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonNumber of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS) Procedures Completed in US From 2015 to 2021. Number of MBS procedures among youth (A) and a

Updated on:May 29,2024

Compound from olives shows promise for treating obesity and diabetes

byAmerican Society for NutritionCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFindings from a new mouse study suggest that elenolic acid, a natural compound found in olives, can lower blood sugar levels and

Updated on: July 08,2024

Compound from olives shows promise for treating obesity and diabetes

byAmerican Society for NutritionCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFindings from a new mouse study suggest that elenolic acid, a natural compound found in olives, can lower blood sugar levels and

Updated on:July 08,2024

For type 1 diabetes distress, researchers say focus first on managing emotions

by University of California, San FranciscoGraphical abstract. Credit:Diabetes Care(2024). DOI: 10.2337/dc23-2452The most effective way to reduce the distress that comes with having di

Updated on: June 18,2024

For type 1 diabetes distress, researchers say focus first on managing emotions

by University of California, San FranciscoGraphical abstract. Credit:Diabetes Care(2024). DOI: 10.2337/dc23-2452The most effective way to reduce the distress that comes with having di

Updated on:June 18,2024

Insulin-treated type 2 diabetes patients unwilling to participate in intensive lifestyle intervention, research suggests

by Elana GotkineFor adults with advanced, insulin-treated type 2 diabetes (T2D), willingness to participate in an intensive lifestyle intervention (ILI) is very low, according to aresearch lette

Updated on: June 18,2024

Insulin-treated type 2 diabetes patients unwilling to participate in intensive lifestyle intervention, research suggests

by Elana GotkineFor adults with advanced, insulin-treated type 2 diabetes (T2D), willingness to participate in an intensive lifestyle intervention (ILI) is very low, according to aresearch lette

Updated on:June 18,2024

Combining popular diabetes drugs offers complementary heart and kidney benefits, research finds

byGeorge Institute for Global HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research shows combined use of sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor

Updated on: July 09,2024

Combining popular diabetes drugs offers complementary heart and kidney benefits, research finds

byGeorge Institute for Global HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research shows combined use of sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor

Updated on:July 09,2024

Viruses from poo can help combat obesity and diabetes

by University of CopenhagenCredit: CC0 Public DomainObese mice with unhealthy lifestyles gain significantly less weight and avoid type 2 diabetes when they receive viruses transplanted from the s

Updated on: June 20,2024

Viruses from poo can help combat obesity and diabetes

by University of CopenhagenCredit: CC0 Public DomainObese mice with unhealthy lifestyles gain significantly less weight and avoid type 2 diabetes when they receive viruses transplanted from the s

Updated on:June 20,2024

Roche to use AI to help diabetics sleep peacefully

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSwiss pharmaceutical giant Roche said Tuesday it would soon begin marketing a device that uses artificial intelligence to predict possible low blood sugar events durin

Updated on: July 10,2024

Roche to use AI to help diabetics sleep peacefully

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSwiss pharmaceutical giant Roche said Tuesday it would soon begin marketing a device that uses artificial intelligence to predict possible low blood sugar events durin

Updated on:July 10,2024

CT health screening can identify diabetes risk

byRadiological Society of North AmericaCredit: CC0 Public DomainAnalysis of CT scans in people who undergo imaging for health screening can identify individuals at risk of type 2 diabetes, accor

Updated on: August 08,2024

CT health screening can identify diabetes risk

byRadiological Society of North AmericaCredit: CC0 Public DomainAnalysis of CT scans in people who undergo imaging for health screening can identify individuals at risk of type 2 diabetes, accor

Updated on:August 08,2024

Scientists uncover novel major risk gene for autoimmune thyroid disease

by deCODE geneticsLAG3 5′ UTR variant rs781745126-T creates a novel upstream open reading frame (uORF) and associates with lower plasma levels of LAG-3. Credit:Nature Communications(2024).

Updated on: July 17,2024

Scientists uncover novel major risk gene for autoimmune thyroid disease

by deCODE geneticsLAG3 5′ UTR variant rs781745126-T creates a novel upstream open reading frame (uORF) and associates with lower plasma levels of LAG-3. Credit:Nature Communications(2024).

Updated on:July 17,2024

Digital diabetes prevention program cost-effective for preventing type 2 diabetes

by Elana GotkineFor individuals with prediabetes, a digital diabetes prevention program (d-DPP) is cost-effective compared with an in-person lifestyle intervention for preventing the development of ty

Updated on: August 08,2024

Digital diabetes prevention program cost-effective for preventing type 2 diabetes

by Elana GotkineFor individuals with prediabetes, a digital diabetes prevention program (d-DPP) is cost-effective compared with an in-person lifestyle intervention for preventing the development of ty

Updated on:August 08,2024

Long-term low-carb diet efficacious for treating dyslipidemia in T2D

by Elana GotkineFor individuals with type 2 diabetes, long-term low-carbohydrate diets (LCD) are efficacious for treatment of dyslipidemia but do not affect glycemic control, according to a review pub

Updated on: August 08,2024

Long-term low-carb diet efficacious for treating dyslipidemia in T2D

by Elana GotkineFor individuals with type 2 diabetes, long-term low-carbohydrate diets (LCD) are efficacious for treatment of dyslipidemia but do not affect glycemic control, according to a review pub

Updated on:August 08,2024

How a gene for obesity affects the brain

byUniversity of MichiganPVHSH2B1→DRN neurocircuit inhibits food intake and obesity. Credit:Advanced Science(2024). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202400437Obesity is a complicated condition, caus

Updated on: July 17,2024

How a gene for obesity affects the brain

byUniversity of MichiganPVHSH2B1→DRN neurocircuit inhibits food intake and obesity. Credit:Advanced Science(2024). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202400437Obesity is a complicated condition, caus

Updated on:July 17,2024