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New low-cost tool could revolutionize type 2 diabetes treatment

Millions of people with type 2 diabetes could receive better treatment thanks to a new, simple low-cost tool, according to groundbreaking research announced today at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2025 and published in the Lancet.

26 Feb 2025

Review: Artificial intelligence is shaping the future of diabetes care

The global incidence and prevalence of diabetes continue to rise, increasing rates of associated disability and mortality while imposing a substantial economic burden.

26 Feb 2025

Organ aging measured by blood test may help predict age-related diseases

Our organs age at different rates, and a blood test determining how much they've each aged could predict the risk of conditions like lung cancer and heart disease decades later, finds a new study led by University College London (UCL) researchers.

26 Feb 2025

Scented wax melts emit harmful nanoparticles

Scented wax melts release a similar level of polluting nanoparticles to burning candles and even diesel engines.

26 Feb 2025

Air lead concentrations found to affect infant mortality

Concentrations of lead in the air remain substantial in developed and developing countries, largely the result of industrial emissions.

25 Feb 2025

Culturally relevant interventions crucial for addressing Type 2 diabetes in Indigenous youth

Culturally appropriate programs that build on the strengths and knowledge of Indigenous communities are crucial for reducing the burden of Type 2 diabetes among young people, a University of Queensland study has found.

25 Feb 2025

Why life expectancy gains in Europe stalled—and how some countries stayed ahead

Life expectancy gains in Europe slowed after 2011, with the COVID-19 pandemic further accelerating declines—while some countries maintained progress through sustained public health policies.

25 Feb 2025

Water-only fasting boosts human growth hormone without weight loss

Fasting for 24 hours increases human growth hormone (HGH) levels independently of weight loss, with individuals with lower baseline HGH experiencing the most significant increases. The study suggests metabolic benefits from fasting, particularly for those with lower HGH levels.

25 Feb 2025

Researchers discover key signaling pathway involved in atherosclerotic plaques

CD8+ T cells accumulate in atherosclerotic plaques. LMU researchers identify a crucial signaling pathway - with therapeutic potential.

25 Feb 2025

Using bioengineered materials to treat chemotherapy-induced oral lesions

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget, Volume 16, on February 18, 2025, titled "Leukopenia, weight loss and oral mucositis induced by 5-Fluorouracil in hamsters' model: A regenerative approach using electrospun poly(Lactic-co-Glycolic Acid) membrane."

25 Feb 2025

New research reveals how cell state affects leukemia progression

Myeloid leukaemias are among the most aggressive blood cancers and have low survival rates. Today, leukaemia patients undergo genetic analysis to identify mutations and select the most appropriate treatment.

25 Feb 2025

Advanced MRI uncovers lung abnormalities in children and teens with long COVID

An advanced type of MRI uncovers significant lung abnormalities in children and adolescents with long COVID, according to a new study published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America .

25 Feb 2025

Study finds higher odds of hypothyroidism among South Asian immigrants in Canada

A new study published this week in Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus found that 10% of South Asian immigrants aged 45 and older in Canada had hypothyroidism.

25 Feb 2025

Routine psychological screening can improve maternal cardiovascular health

Integrating routine psychological health screening and treatment during and after pregnancy may reduce the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and improve maternal cardiovascular health, according to a new scientific statement published today in a Go Red for Women spotlight issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

25 Feb 2025

Childhood trauma physically alters the hearts of Black women, study shows

New research from Emory University indicates that childhood trauma physically alters the hearts of Black women.

25 Feb 2025

Common medications disrupt brain development by affecting sterol biosynthesis

In a peer-reviewed Perspective (review) article, researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center have uncovered concerning evidence that commonly prescribed medications may interfere with crucial brain development processes by disrupting sterol biosynthesis.

25 Feb 2025

UCL researchers develop groundbreaking therapy for a common cause of high blood pressure

A minimally invasive therapy that has the potential to transform treatment of a common cause of high blood pressure, has been developed by researchers at UCL, Queen Mary University of London and Barts Health.

25 Feb 2025

Scientists aim to regenerate lungs for premature infants with BPD

Understanding resilience - the ability of injured lung tissue to heal and regenerate - may be key to advancing the treatment and prevention of life-threatening lung disease that occurs in extremely premature babies, a new study suggests.

25 Feb 2025

Genetic study demonstrates fat-selective weight loss with GLP-1 agonist use

Diabetes and obesity have become pressing health issues worldwide. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, a class of medications widely used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D), have shown significant effectiveness in both lowering blood sugar levels and aiding weight loss due to their unique pharmacological mechanisms.

25 Feb 2025

Researchers uncover a surprising layer of complexity in aldosterone-producing tumors

Kyushu University researchers have uncovered a surprising layer of complexity in aldosterone-producing adenomas (APAs)-adrenal gland tumors that drive high blood pressure.

24 Feb 2025