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Metformin shows promising antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2

Metformin, a widely available oral medication, reduces SARS-CoV-2 viral load by 3.6-fold in outpatient trial, offering a potential treatment option. Ivermectin and fluvoxamine show no significant virologic effect.

12 Jun 2023

Rising alcohol consumption in China linked to increased risk of 61 diseases

The associations between alcohol consumption and the risk of diseases in Chinese adults.

12 Jun 2023

Chronic exposure to lead, cadmium and arsenic associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease

Chronic exposure to low levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic through commonly used household items, air, water, soil and food is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

12 Jun 2023

Study shows how neighborhood characteristics may affect birthweight outcomes

Higher neighborhood density of unhealthy retail food establishments was associated with a higher risk of delivering a baby that was large-for-gestational age, according to a new study at Columbia Mailman School of Public Health, while neighborhoods with a high density of healthy food retail establishments was linked with a lower risk of giving birth to a baby that was small-for-gestational age.

12 Jun 2023

Scientists find clues to how we maintain constant blood sugar levels after meals

Scientists from the Berlin Institute of Health at Charité (BIH), along with colleagues from the United Kingdom, have found clues as to how we maintain constant blood sugar levels after we have eaten.

12 Jun 2023

New study reveals alarming impact of ultra-processed foods on cardiometabolic health

Uncovering the connection between ultra-processed food intake and cardiometabolic risk factors, study investigates changes in UPF consumption and their impact on adults with metabolic syndrome over a 12-month period.

11 Jun 2023

Research shows efficacy of Healum care planning software and app in improving type 2 diabetes care

Research conducted as part of UKRIs digital health technology catalyst sponsored by Healum Ltd in partnership with Vernova Healthcare CIC, demonstrates that the use of Healum’s mobile app, connected to its care planning software and patient management system for healthcare professionals in primary care, has helped to improve health outcomes, health engagement and quality of life for people living with type 2 diabetes.

10 Jun 2023

Sea cucumbers could be key ingredient in preventing diabetes

Sea cucumbers are a marine delicacy loved across Asia, but the humble sea cucumber is also proving to be a key ingredient in preventing diabetes, according to new research from the University of South Australia.

10 Jun 2023

How innovative technology aids in the fight against diabetes epidemic

Dr Chris Tackaberry, CEO of healthtech AI pioneers Clinithink, highlights the crisis facing the NHS and the importance of Diabetes Week from June 12-18. Every week, diabetes leads to around 180 amputations, 590 heart attacks and 2,300 cases of heart failure. The financial impact of this on the NHS is eye watering.

10 Jun 2023

Combining blood biomarkers with genomics could provide useful information about disease risk

Being to identify people at high risk of chronic disease means that they can be targeted with prevention measures before they become sick.

9 Jun 2023

Common diabetes drug prevents the development of long COVID, study finds

In a new study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, University of Minnesota researchers found that metformin, a drug commonly used to treat diabetes, prevents the development of long COVID.

9 Jun 2023

Pennington Biomedical wants children 5 years old and younger to participate in the Shape Up! Keiki study

The Pennington Biomedical Research Center is looking for children 5 years old and younger to participate in the Shape Up! Keiki research study.

9 Jun 2023

The BABY1000 study: chasing lifetime risk factors in prenatal and early postnatal life

Preconceptional parental health, pregnancy health, and early infant environment and health.

9 Jun 2023

What are the patterns of use of wearable devices among individuals with or at risk for cardiovascular disease in the US?

Researchers examined the utilization of wearable devices among individuals who have cardiovascular disease.

9 Jun 2023

SARS-CoV-2 hijacks body's metabolism to amplify COVID-19 severity

In a review article published in the journal Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy, scientists have discussed host metabolic alteration triggered by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its effect on disease severity.

9 Jun 2023

Gut health boost: Functional foods and herbs show promise in tackling SARS-CoV-2 variants

Functional foods and natural herbs have the potential to enhance immune function and maintain gut microbiota diversity. This review explores their role in mitigating the impact of SARS-CoV-2 variants on gut health and overall well-being.

8 Jun 2023

Experimental drug may slow the progression of atherosclerosis

An experimental drug already tested as a potential treatment for cancer, lung disease, and Alzheimer's disease may slow the progression of atherosclerosis that leads to heart disease, a new study shows.

8 Jun 2023

DNA study sheds light on how we maintain healthy blood sugar levels after meals

A study of the DNA of more than 55,000 people worldwide has shed light on how we maintain healthy blood sugar levels after we have eaten, with implications for our understanding of how the process goes wrong in type 2 diabetes.

8 Jun 2023

UMass Amherst public health researcher updates and validates the 'Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire'

A University of Massachusetts Amherst public health researcher has updated and validated the widely used Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ) to improve the measurement performance of this self-report physical activity method.

8 Jun 2023

New scientific statement details treatment strategies for pediatric cardiomyopathy

Treating children with cardiomyopathy should be personalized based on the root cause, symptoms and progression of the condition in each child , according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.

8 Jun 2023

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Metformin shows promising antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2

Rising alcohol consumption in China linked to increased risk of 61 diseases

Chronic exposure to lead, cadmium and arsenic associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease

Study shows how neighborhood characteristics may affect birthweight outcomes

Scientists find clues to how we maintain constant blood sugar levels after meals

New study reveals alarming impact of ultra-processed foods on cardiometabolic health

Research shows efficacy of Healum care planning software and app in improving type 2 diabetes care

Sea cucumbers could be key ingredient in preventing diabetes

How innovative technology aids in the fight against diabetes epidemic

Combining blood biomarkers with genomics could provide useful information about disease risk

Common diabetes drug prevents the development of long COVID, study finds

Pennington Biomedical wants children 5 years old and younger to participate in the Shape Up! Keiki study

The BABY1000 study: chasing lifetime risk factors in prenatal and early postnatal life

What are the patterns of use of wearable devices among individuals with or at risk for cardiovascular disease in the US?

SARS-CoV-2 hijacks body's metabolism to amplify COVID-19 severity

Gut health boost: Functional foods and herbs show promise in tackling SARS-CoV-2 variants

Experimental drug may slow the progression of atherosclerosis

DNA study sheds light on how we maintain healthy blood sugar levels after meals

UMass Amherst public health researcher updates and validates the 'Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire'

New scientific statement details treatment strategies for pediatric cardiomyopathy

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

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