Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Nasal spray shows promise in combating Alzheimer's

A future treatment for Alzheimer disease may involve a nasal spray. Researchers at Università Cattolica and Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS have discovered that by inhibiting the brain enzyme S-acyltransferase (zDHHC) through a nasal-spray drug, they can counteract the cognitive decline and brain damage typical of the disease.

26 Nov 2024

Coffee reshapes Brazilian diets: sugar up, milk down, and health risks highlighted

Coffee consumption in Brazil influences dietary choices, increasing sugar and sweetener intake while reducing milk and sugar-sweetened beverage consumption, with notable gender differences and public health implications.

25 Nov 2024

Atlas maps plasma proteins to transform disease diagnosis and treatment

Researchers have developed the most comprehensive atlas linking plasma proteins to diseases and traits in over 53,000 individuals, offering groundbreaking insights for precision medicine. This resource uncovers 168,100 protein-disease associations and identifies new therapeutic targets.

25 Nov 2024

GLP-1 receptor agonists prove effective for kidney and cardiovascular outcomes

The biggest and most comprehensive analysis of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists on kidney and cardiovascular outcomes shows they have significant benefits in people with and without diabetes.

25 Nov 2024

Revolutionary strategy offers hope for type 1 diabetes treatment

Regenerative medicine holds the extraordinary promise that future patients in need of new cells, tissues or organs will no longer have to rely on donors. Organ shortages and cell type mismatches will become past problems, replaced by safe, on-demand options for anyone who needs a transplant.

25 Nov 2024

How neural and hormonal gut-brain communication shapes metabolism and health

Interoception research reveals how gut-brain communication via neural, hormonal, and microbial pathways regulates metabolism, hunger, and overall health, offering insights for therapeutic innovations.

25 Nov 2024

New therapy from UI Health becomes the first FDA-approved treatment for brittle type 1 diabetes

A new therapy for brittle type 1 diabetes, the only treatment currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, is available exclusively at UI Health in Chicago.

25 Nov 2024

New discovery in the peripheral nervous system could help control obesity

An international team of researchers has discovered a new component of the peripheral nervous system that acts by increasing energy metabolism in the body.

25 Nov 2024

Physical activity essential at all stages of adult life

The research reveals that physical activity is key to lowering mortality risk, with stronger effects in older adults compared to other health factors over time.

25 Nov 2024

Study explores factors influencing the acquisition of exercise habits in middle-aged workers

Researchers at University of Tsukuba analyzed data from middle-aged workers who had received Specific Health Guidance—a revolutionary system implemented by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare to improve lifestyle habits for individuals with metabolic syndrome and those at presumptive risk of metabolic syndrome.

23 Nov 2024

Maternal health complications on the rise in Illinois, study reveals

A new study from Northwestern Medicine reveals a troubling rise in severe maternal health issues and birth complications in Illinois from 2016 to 2023, closely linked to increases in chronic health conditions affecting pregnancy, such as high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, mental health disorders and especially obesity, which saw the largest increase in annual rates.

23 Nov 2024

Anti-obesity drugs increase food waste in some users

Taking anti-obesity drugs has led some U.S. adults to throw away more food than they tossed before starting the medications, a new study has found.

22 Nov 2024

Shift to sustainable diets could cut global mortality by 27%

The Planetary Health Diet may prevent 15 million deaths annually, offering a sustainable solution to improve health and meet global sustainability objectives.

22 Nov 2024

Do podcasts influence health behaviors?

Researchers examine the impact of podcasts on health behaviors and outcomes, use patterns, and individual perceptions.

22 Nov 2024

Study confirms bariatric surgery is safe and effective for patients with BMI over 70

A team of researchers led by Pennington Biomedical Research Center's Dr. Florina Corpodean confirmed through a data analysis that metabolic and bariatric surgery is largely safe and effective for patients who are experiencing severe obesity.

22 Nov 2024

Fermented kimchi may help combat obesity by regulating gut microbiota

Kimchi consumption significantly reduces body fat and enhances metabolic indicators in overweight individuals, highlighting its role in obesity management.

22 Nov 2024

Natural fat molecule shows promise for treating diabetic heart disease

Monash University drug discovery researchers have found that a natural fat molecule called ‘lipoxin A4’ (LXA4) could significantly reduce inflammation and improve function for diabetic hearts.

21 Nov 2024

CU Boulder study sheds light on sex differences in sleep patterns

Females sleep less, wake up more often and get less restorative sleep than males, according to a new animal study by CU Boulder researchers.

21 Nov 2024

Ingestible capsule releases a burst of drugs directly into the walls of the GI tract

Inspired by the way that squids use jets to propel themselves through the ocean and shoot ink clouds, researchers from MIT and Novo Nordisk have developed an ingestible capsule that releases a burst of drugs directly into the wall of the stomach or other organs of the digestive tract.

21 Nov 2024

Titrzepatide reduces risk of death or worsening heart failure for patients with obesity-related heart failure

Weight-loss and diabetes drug tirzepatide can reduce the risk of death or worsening heart failure for patients with heart failure, preserved heart pump function and obesity, new research from UVA Health reveals.

21 Nov 2024