GLP‑1 drugs like Ozempic show promise for more than weight loss, but what's science vs. hype?

by Paul Joyce,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYou've probably heard of Ozempic or Wegovy. These are the injectable drugs that have become household names for weight loss and diab

Updated on: July 07,2026

GLP‑1 drugs like Ozempic show promise for more than weight loss, but what's science vs. hype?

by Paul Joyce,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYou've probably heard of Ozempic or Wegovy. These are the injectable drugs that have become household names for weight loss and diab

Updated on:July 07,2026

Common blood pressure medication associated with poorer kidney outcomes in type 2 diabetes

by European Renal AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at the63rd ERA Congresssuggests that a widely used class of blood pressure medications may be associated with poor

Updated on: July 15,2026

Common blood pressure medication associated with poorer kidney outcomes in type 2 diabetes

by European Renal AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at the63rd ERA Congresssuggests that a widely used class of blood pressure medications may be associated with poor

Updated on:July 15,2026

Engineered stem cells reverse new-onset type 1 diabetes in mice

byMedical University of South CarolinaCredit:Molecular Therapy(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2026.03.032A group of researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has recently developed a

Updated on: July 10,2026

Engineered stem cells reverse new-onset type 1 diabetes in mice

byMedical University of South CarolinaCredit:Molecular Therapy(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2026.03.032A group of researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has recently developed a

Updated on:July 10,2026

GLP-1-based meds are linked to fewer heart events in adults with obesity, autoimmune disease

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Haberdoedas Photography from PexelsAmong adults with both obesity and an autoimmune disease, those taking a glucagon-like peptide-receptor 1 agonist (GLP-1RA) medic

Updated on: July 13,2026

GLP-1-based meds are linked to fewer heart events in adults with obesity, autoimmune disease

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Haberdoedas Photography from PexelsAmong adults with both obesity and an autoimmune disease, those taking a glucagon-like peptide-receptor 1 agonist (GLP-1RA) medic

Updated on:July 13,2026

Summer sun fails to fix vitamin D gap in at risk groups

byNewcastle UniversityCredit: Dhemer Gonçalves from PexelsVitamin D levels remain low all year-round in key at-risk groups in England, challenging the belief that summer sunlight is enough to restore

Updated on: July 15,2026

Summer sun fails to fix vitamin D gap in at risk groups

byNewcastle UniversityCredit: Dhemer Gonçalves from PexelsVitamin D levels remain low all year-round in key at-risk groups in England, challenging the belief that summer sunlight is enough to restore

Updated on:July 15,2026

Renaming PCOS to PMOS—a 10‑year process of listening to patients and health professionals

by Melanie Cree,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainA disease's name can have a significant influence on its diagnosis and treatment—or lack thereof. Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a

Updated on: July 24,2026

Renaming PCOS to PMOS—a 10‑year process of listening to patients and health professionals

by Melanie Cree,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainA disease's name can have a significant influence on its diagnosis and treatment—or lack thereof. Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a

Updated on:July 24,2026

Infections are major 'health hazard' for people with diabetes

byCity St George's, University of LondonCredit: Artem Podrez from PexelsInfections should be considered a "health hazard" in people living with diabetes, with experts warning that curren

Updated on: July 22,2026

Infections are major 'health hazard' for people with diabetes

byCity St George's, University of LondonCredit: Artem Podrez from PexelsInfections should be considered a "health hazard" in people living with diabetes, with experts warning that curren

Updated on:July 22,2026

Study shows how the fetal environment may reduce the risk of type 1 diabetes

by Ingrid Söderbergh,Umea UniversityProfessor Kristina Lejon and research engineer Emma Renman show that the environment in the womb can shape immune system development and help reduce the risk of typ

Updated on: July 25,2026

Study shows how the fetal environment may reduce the risk of type 1 diabetes

by Ingrid Söderbergh,Umea UniversityProfessor Kristina Lejon and research engineer Emma Renman show that the environment in the womb can shape immune system development and help reduce the risk of typ

Updated on:July 25,2026

Online type 2 diabetes support linked to better health outcomes in England

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA free online NHS program is delivering meaningful health improvements for adults living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) across

Updated on: July 25,2026

Online type 2 diabetes support linked to better health outcomes in England

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA free online NHS program is delivering meaningful health improvements for adults living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) across

Updated on:July 25,2026

Blood proteins may flag diabetic retinal degeneration before symptoms appear

byPublic Library of SciencePlasma proteomic signatures for early risk stratification of diabetic retinal neurodegeneration. Credit: Wei Wang and Huangdong Li / Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen

Updated on: July 28,2026

Blood proteins may flag diabetic retinal degeneration before symptoms appear

byPublic Library of SciencePlasma proteomic signatures for early risk stratification of diabetic retinal neurodegeneration. Credit: Wei Wang and Huangdong Li / Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen

Updated on:July 28,2026

Senescent cells dodge cell death by rewiring fat metabolism, study shows

byGerman Cancer Research CenterSenescence induces remodeling of membrane lipids and resistance to ferroptosis. Credit:Cell Death & Differentiation(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41418-026-01766-xIn response

Updated on: July 28,2026

Senescent cells dodge cell death by rewiring fat metabolism, study shows

byGerman Cancer Research CenterSenescence induces remodeling of membrane lipids and resistance to ferroptosis. Credit:Cell Death & Differentiation(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41418-026-01766-xIn response

Updated on:July 28,2026