Glucose News and Research

RSS

Moderate-protein diet improves metabolic health in both young and middle-aged mice

Consuming nutritious food can improve metabolic health and delay aging. But what are the appropriate quantities of dietary macronutrients that can help achieve this? To answer this, researchers from Japan fed isocaloric diets with varying amounts of protein to young and middle-aged male mice.

31 May 2023

Most American Indian/Alaska Native women of childbearing age have suboptimal heart health, AHA reports

Heart health risks emerge early in life in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) women and are increased by social factors - like high levels of experiencing violence and traumatic life events - and disproportionately high rates of Type 2 diabetes, smoking and obesity, according to a new scientific statement published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a peer-reviewed American Heart Association journal.

31 May 2023

Unlocking the potential of melatonin: A promising epigenetic weapon against cancer

Melatonin, a hormone derived from the pineal gland, has diverse effects on cellular processes. This review explores its potential role as an epigenetic regulator, particularly in modulating DNA methylation, and suggests its use in combination therapy as a novel anticancer strategy.

30 May 2023

Smoking cessation among cancer survivors linked to lower cardiovascular risk

Cancer patients who continue smoking after their diagnosis have a nearly doubled risk of heart attack, stroke or death due to cardiovascular disease compared with non-smokers, according to research published on World No Tobacco Day in European Heart Journal, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology.

30 May 2023

ENDO 2023 news conferences to highlight latest research in diabetes, obesity, reproductive health

Researchers will delve into the latest research in diabetes, obesity, reproductive health and other aspects of endocrinology during the Endocrine Society's ENDO 2023 news conferences June 15-18.

30 May 2023

Hydrogen inhalation provides a potential protective strategy for astronauts' brain health

Astronauts are affected by various physical and chemical factors during spaceflight, resulting in a series of pathological and physiological changes.

30 May 2023

Innovative probe could deepen our understanding of crucial cellular messenger and pave way for new therapeutic drugs

A ground-breaking study by Loughborough University and the University of Oxford has led to the development of a small molecule probe that could deepen our understanding of a crucial cellular messenger and lead to the development of new therapeutic drugs.

30 May 2023

Using ex vivo gene therapy to fight obesity and diabetes in mice

A scientific team from the University of Barcelona and the CIBERobn has designed a strategy to fight obesity and diabetes in mice through ex vivo gene therapy which consists of implanting cells that have been manipulated and transformed in order to treat a disease.

30 May 2023

Could implementing a goal-directed care bundle for lowering blood pressure improve outcomes for patients with intracerebral hemorrhage?

Researchers designed the Intensive Care Bundle with Blood Pressure Reduction in Acute Cerebral Haemorrhage Trial.

30 May 2023

Precision nutrition vs. low-fat diet: No significant difference in diabetes management

Researchers compare changes in hemoglobin A1c and glycemic variability to understand the impacts of two calorie-restricted weight loss diets.

30 May 2023

One-day keto diet boosts energy expenditure, exogenous ketones have little effect

Research aims to compare the effects of a one-day isocaloric ketogenic diet, fasting, and supplementation with ketone salts on energy expenditure and appetite perception. The study found that a 24-hour ketogenic diet may contribute to maintaining a neutral energy balance by increasing energy expenditure.

29 May 2023

Look AHEAD study: Type 2 diabetes patients who were physically active in the afternoon have greater reductions in blood sugar

Over 37 million Americans have diabetes, and 90-95% of that population are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Lifestyle interventions, such as a healthy diet and a regular physical activity program, are methods to manage diabetes.

27 May 2023

Study identifies a novel druggable signaling molecule involved in obesity and diabetes

More than 40% of Americans are considered obese, and the trend continues to grow. The treatments or preventive options for obesity and obesity-associated diseases are limited.

26 May 2023

New treatment protocol for brain hemorrhage improves survival chances without major disability

The George Institute for Global Health today announced data from the phase III INTERACT3 study demonstrating that a new combination of treatments for stroke due to intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) significantly improves the chances of surviving without major disability.

26 May 2023

Is a multicomponent hypertension management program implemented in the public primary care setting associated with fewer patient complications and mortality?

Researchers compared hypertension-associated complications and the use of healthcare services at five years among hypertensive individuals managed using the Risk Assessment and Management Program for Hypertension (RAMP-HT) versus regular care.

26 May 2023

Do glucose-lowering medications have different effects on kidney outcomes?

Researchers evaluated the kidney outcomes in individuals with type 2 diabetes.

26 May 2023

Study reveals type 2 diabetes diagnosis spurs cholesterol shifts, alters cardiovascular risk

A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports assessed the associations between the change in total cholesterol (TC) levels after type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis (relative to pre-diagnosis levels) and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

26 May 2023

New review unravels phthalates’ role in heart disease

Researchers review existing data on the impact of phthalate exposure on cardiovascular health.

25 May 2023

Physical activity in the afternoon provides greatest improvements in glucose control for patients with type 2 diabetes

Over 37 million Americans have diabetes, and 90-95% of that population are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

25 May 2023

Targeting stem cells from the human stomach for treating diabetes

Stem cells from the human stomach can be converted into cells that secrete insulin in response to rising blood sugar levels, offering a promising approach to treating diabetes, according to a preclinical study from researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine.

25 May 2023

Glucose News and Research

Moderate-protein diet improves metabolic health in both young and middle-aged mice

Most American Indian/Alaska Native women of childbearing age have suboptimal heart health, AHA reports

Unlocking the potential of melatonin: A promising epigenetic weapon against cancer

Smoking cessation among cancer survivors linked to lower cardiovascular risk

ENDO 2023 news conferences to highlight latest research in diabetes, obesity, reproductive health

Hydrogen inhalation provides a potential protective strategy for astronauts' brain health

Innovative probe could deepen our understanding of crucial cellular messenger and pave way for new therapeutic drugs

Using ex vivo gene therapy to fight obesity and diabetes in mice

Could implementing a goal-directed care bundle for lowering blood pressure improve outcomes for patients with intracerebral hemorrhage?

Precision nutrition vs. low-fat diet: No significant difference in diabetes management

One-day keto diet boosts energy expenditure, exogenous ketones have little effect

Look AHEAD study: Type 2 diabetes patients who were physically active in the afternoon have greater reductions in blood sugar

Study identifies a novel druggable signaling molecule involved in obesity and diabetes

New treatment protocol for brain hemorrhage improves survival chances without major disability

Is a multicomponent hypertension management program implemented in the public primary care setting associated with fewer patient complications and mortality?

Do glucose-lowering medications have different effects on kidney outcomes?

Study reveals type 2 diabetes diagnosis spurs cholesterol shifts, alters cardiovascular risk

New review unravels phthalates’ role in heart disease

Physical activity in the afternoon provides greatest improvements in glucose control for patients with type 2 diabetes

Targeting stem cells from the human stomach for treating diabetes

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Latest News