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Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert glucose, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. Insulin allows cells to use glucose for fuel and is secreted by beta cells in the islets of Langerhans. The release of insulin from the pancreas is stimulated by increased blood glucose, vagal nerve stimulation, and other factors. Insulin is obtained from various animals and available in a variety of preparations. Commercial insulin preparations differ in a number of ways, including differences in the animal species from which they are obtained; their purity, concentration, and solubility; and the time of onset and duration of their biologic action. An oral hypoglycemic agent is not a form of insulin therapy.

Semaglutide enhances cognitive abilities and reduces Alzheimer’s pathology in mice and human brain models

Researchers find that Semaglutide improves cognitive function and reduces amyloid and tau pathology in Alzheimer's disease models, while restoring oxytocin levels in both mice and human brain organoids.

14 Oct 2024

Semaglutide improves heart health and reduces weight in obese patients, but with side effects

Semaglutide significantly reduces cardiovascular events and adverse effects in overweight and obese patients. The study highlights semaglutide's superiority over other GLP-1 agonists for cardiovascular health.

14 Oct 2024

Renowned pancreatic surgeon Dr. Katherine A. Morgan joins NYU Langone

Katherine A. Morgan, MD, recognized internationally for her expertise in pancreatic surgery, is joining NYU Langone Health as a professor in the Department of Surgery and as section chief of pancreas surgery in the Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery.

14 Oct 2024

Promising new treatment strategy for type 2 diabetes

Groundbreaking research presented today at UEG Week 2024 reveals a promising new treatment strategy for type 2 diabetes (T2D) that could significantly reduce or even eliminate the need for insulin therapy.

14 Oct 2024

Distinct fecal metabolites identified for non-invasive diagnosis of endometriosis

Researchers identify distinct gut microbiome metabolites in women with endometriosis, offering potential for non-invasive diagnosis and new therapies.

14 Oct 2024

New research explores hydrogen sulfide as treatment for obesity

Therapies that deliver hydrogen sulfide to cells could one day become the basis of new treatments for obesity and related diseases, new research has concluded.

10 Oct 2024

CKMT2 regulates mitochondrial function and energy metabolism in type 2 diabetes

Creatine kinase M2 (CKMT2) plays a key role in mitochondrial dysfunction in type 2 diabetes, affecting energy metabolism in skeletal muscle.

10 Oct 2024

Exploring the role of gut microbes in the aging process

Aging is a universal and complex process affecting all organisms, characterized by several genetic hallmarks such as telomere attrition, genomic instability, and epigenetic changes.

9 Oct 2024

Impaired creatine metabolism identified in people with type 2 diabetes

A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Science Translational Medicine, shows that people with type 2 diabetes have lower levels of the protein that breaks down and converts creatine in the muscles.

9 Oct 2024

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

Survey: Most Americans skeptical about weight-loss injections

A new national survey shows that, despite intense marketing, most Americans do not want the new weight-loss injectables, such as Wegovy and Ozempic.

8 Oct 2024

Electro-acupuncture shows promise in obesity management

A team of scientists led by Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Hong Kong University (HKU) has found evidence that electro-acupuncture - a form of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment - could be used to manage obesity.

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

Study sheds light on a potential new strategy to prevent fatty liver

The accumulation of fats in the liver is driven by high-fat diets and obesity, and is becoming an increasingly prevalent global health concern.

7 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

Mediterranean diet significantly lowers heart failure risk, especially in women

Increased adherence to the Mediterranean diet significantly lowers the risk of heart failure, especially in women, according to a recent European meta-analysis. The diet's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties are key to its protective effects.

3 Oct 2024

Ketogenic diet lowers mortality by 24% while maintaining heart health

Study confirms that adherence to a ketogenic diet reduces all-cause mortality risk by 24% without increasing cardiovascular mortality in a large US cohort. Findings support KD as a beneficial intervention for long-term health.

3 Oct 2024

Reducing sedentary time found effective in preventing worsening back pain

A new study from the University of Turku in Finland showed that reducing daily sitting prevented back pain from worsening over six months.

2 Oct 2024

Nanocapsules for glucagon offer a new approach to prevent hypoglycemia

People with diabetes take insulin to lower high blood sugar. However, if glucose levels plunge too low - from taking too much insulin or not eating enough sugar - people can experience hypoglycemia, which can lead to dizziness, cognitive impairment, seizures or comas.

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