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New insights into how stress affects pancreatic cells and diabetes risk

The cells in your pancreas, like people, can only handle so much stress before they start to break down. Certain stressors, such as inflammation and high blood sugar, contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes by overwhelming these cells.

8 Oct 2024

Relationship between intake of artificial sweeteners and adverse pregnancy outcomes

Researchers identify causal associations between artificial sweeteners and pregnancy outcomes.

8 Oct 2024

GLP-1 drugs protect brain health by improving neurovascular function and reducing inflammation

Research highlights how GLP-1 receptor agonists may improve brain health by targeting the neurovascular unit, linking metabolic health to cognitive function. It suggests potential therapies for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.

7 Oct 2024

COVID-19 increases chronic fatigue risk

Study reveals that COVID-19 significantly increases the risk of chronic fatigue syndrome, with specific populations, such as older adults, Asians, and non-hospitalized patients, at higher risk.

7 Oct 2024

Researchers link air pollution to cerebral atrophy but find no impact on cognitive function

Exposure to mid- to high-range PM2.5 is linked to cerebral atrophy, but there is no significant impact on cognitive function. The findings suggest that urbanization plays a role in modulating the effects of air pollution on brain structure.

6 Oct 2024

Rice University leads development of innovative bioelectronic implant for obesity and diabetes

Rice University is part of a multiuniversity research team that has secured an award of up to $34.9 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to accelerate the development of a bioelectronic implant designed to improve adherence for obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D) treatment while reducing development and manufacturing costs.

3 Oct 2024

Bioelectronic 'living pharmacy' implant could transform diabetes and obesity care

A Carnegie Mellon University-led team of researchers has secured an award of up to $34.9 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H).

3 Oct 2024

Plant polyphenols: The secret to living longer and healthy aging?

Plant polyphenols show promise in combating aging, supporting mitochondrial health and reducing inflammation, potentially improving quality of life for seniors.

2 Oct 2024

Genetic study uncovers key drivers of metabolic syndrome with brain tissue links

Researchers uncovered 1,307 genetic loci linked to metabolic syndrome, revealing brain tissue enrichment and key genetic factors in its development. The study also shows polygenic risk scores predict metabolic syndrome across populations.

1 Oct 2024

Green spaces reduce the deadly impact of air pollution on people with type 2 diabetes

Long-term exposure to air pollution increases mortality risk in type 2 diabetes patients, but green spaces help mitigate these effects.

1 Oct 2024

Time-restricted eating could offer health benefits to adults with metabolic syndrome

More than one-third of adults in the United States have metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that significantly raise a person's risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.

1 Oct 2024

How Minnesota figures into the presidential politics of insulin prices

In June 2019, Lija Greenseid handed Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz an empty vial of insulin that her 13-year-old daughter had painted gold.

1 Oct 2024

New treatment strategy targets somatostatin to prevent blood sugar drops in type 1 diabetes

Inhibiting the hormone somatostatin may be a new treatment strategy to prevent dangerous blood glucose drops in type 1 diabetes.

30 Sep 2024

Regulating iron overload: Liraglutide's potential benefits

Researchers assess the role of liraglutide in regulating iron metabolism in a mouse model of hereditary hemochromatosis.

30 Sep 2024

Revolutionary hand-held scanner enhances 3D imaging for early disease diagnosis

A new hand-held scanner developed by UCL researchers can generate highly detailed 3D photoacoustic images in just seconds, paving the way for their use in a clinical setting for the first time and offering the potential for earlier disease diagnosis.

30 Sep 2024

Autoimmune diseases more common in women who stop ovulating before 40

The study finds a significant correlation between premature ovarian insufficiency and autoimmune diseases, urging further investigation into prevention methods.

30 Sep 2024

The consumption of flavonoid-rich foods was associated with a reduced risk of NAFLD among middle-aged adults

Research indicates that high flavonoid intake is linked to a lower risk of NAFLD, with apples and tea showing significant protective effects on liver health.

30 Sep 2024

Study uncovers biological drivers of plasma proteins, offering new insights for disease biomarkers and drug discovery

Researchers mapped the biological influences on 4,775 plasma proteins, revealing the interplay of modifiable and non-modifiable factors, with key implications for disease biomarkers and drug targets.

30 Sep 2024

Not all ultra-processed foods are made alike: Researchers warn against villainizing entire food group

Researchers find that ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption may not be directly responsible for poor health outcomes, with lifestyle factors playing a significant role. More experimental research is needed to establish causality.

30 Sep 2024

Why hypoglycemia-induced glucagon secretion becomes impaired in diabetes

Findings indicate that excessive somatostatin inhibits glucagon secretion in type 1 diabetes, offering a novel target for hypoglycemia management strategies.

27 Sep 2024

Type 1 Diabetes News and Research

Latest Type 1 Diabetes News and Research

New insights into how stress affects pancreatic cells and diabetes risk

Relationship between intake of artificial sweeteners and adverse pregnancy outcomes

GLP-1 drugs protect brain health by improving neurovascular function and reducing inflammation

COVID-19 increases chronic fatigue risk

Researchers link air pollution to cerebral atrophy but find no impact on cognitive function

Rice University leads development of innovative bioelectronic implant for obesity and diabetes

Bioelectronic 'living pharmacy' implant could transform diabetes and obesity care

Plant polyphenols: The secret to living longer and healthy aging?

Genetic study uncovers key drivers of metabolic syndrome with brain tissue links

Green spaces reduce the deadly impact of air pollution on people with type 2 diabetes

Time-restricted eating could offer health benefits to adults with metabolic syndrome

How Minnesota figures into the presidential politics of insulin prices

New treatment strategy targets somatostatin to prevent blood sugar drops in type 1 diabetes

Regulating iron overload: Liraglutide's potential benefits

Revolutionary hand-held scanner enhances 3D imaging for early disease diagnosis

Autoimmune diseases more common in women who stop ovulating before 40

The consumption of flavonoid-rich foods was associated with a reduced risk of NAFLD among middle-aged adults

Study uncovers biological drivers of plasma proteins, offering new insights for disease biomarkers and drug discovery

Not all ultra-processed foods are made alike: Researchers warn against villainizing entire food group

Why hypoglycemia-induced glucagon secretion becomes impaired in diabetes

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

PhD researcher at LifeArc

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

Type 1 Diabetes News and Research

Latest Type 1 Diabetes News and Research

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

PhD researcher at LifeArc

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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