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AMG 133 (maridebart cafraglutide) weight loss drug shows promise in early trial

AMG 133, an engineered bispecific molecule, demonstrated significant weight loss with a favorable safety profile in a phase 1 clinical trial, offering a promising new treatment option for obesity.

7 Feb 2024

Most Americans forget heart health numbers, survey finds

Keeping track of blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels can help identify risk factors for heart disease.

7 Feb 2024

Over 80% of semaglutide users achieve significant weight loss after 12 months, study finds

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5 Feb 2024

Ramadan fasting linked to favorable metabolic changes and reduced chronic disease risk

Ramadan fasting significantly reduces the risk of lung, colorectal, and breast cancers, showcasing beneficial metabolic changes through a comprehensive metabolomics investigation.

4 Feb 2024

Moderate kimchi intake linked to lower obesity rates, study shows

Study finds moderate kimchi consumption linked to lower obesity rates in South Korean adults, with specific types of kimchi associated with reduced abdominal obesity.

4 Feb 2024

Lentils lower cholesterol and sugar response, study finds

Twelve weeks of daily lentil consumption significantly improves fasting cholesterol, postprandial glucose, and inflammation in overweight adults, offering a dietary strategy to enhance metabolic health without gastrointestinal distress.

4 Feb 2024

CAR T cells target senescent cells, improve healthspan in mice

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells have transformed the treatment of blood cancers in recent years. And there have been positive signs the "living drugs" can be harnessed against other diseases, like autoimmune disorders.

2 Feb 2024

Berry consumption shown to lower stress-related disease risk in US adults

The association between berry consumption and physiological dysregulation from stress responses.

1 Feb 2024

The effectiveness of statins in PCOS management

The application of statins in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

1 Feb 2024

Pistachios: Ideal nighttime snack for prediabetic patients to manage blood glucose levels

study in The Journal of Nutrition shows that pistachios, as a nighttime snack, can improve diet quality in prediabetic patients, with similar effects on glycemic control and vascular health as carbohydrate-rich snacks.

30 Jan 2024

Cambridge scientists discover how fasting turns up the body's natural inflammation fighter

Cambridge scientists may have discovered a new way in which fasting helps reduce inflammation – a potentially damaging side-effect of the body's immune system that underlies a number of chronic diseases.

30 Jan 2024

DiAL-Health study aims to determine how time-restricted eating can slow aging and improve 'healthspan'

January is a time when many people are looking for new diet routines, and intermittent fasting is trending, as are traditional calorie cutting programs.

30 Jan 2024

Cinnamon supplements found to reduce blood glucose in prediabetics

A 12-week study shows that daily cinnamon supplements significantly lower blood glucose levels in obese and overweight prediabetic individuals, suggesting a role for the gut microbiome.

29 Jan 2024

Salmon's secret sauce: Nutrimetabolomics uncovers heart-healthy compounds in Mediterranean staple

Researchers use nutrimetabolomics to reveal that Salmon, a key component of the Mediterranean diet, contains unique compounds beneficial for cardiometabolic health.

29 Jan 2024

Fasting diets show promise in enhancing mood, sleep, and eating behaviors

A study in "Frontiers in Nutrition" reveals that fasting diets (FDs) may positively impact eating behaviors, mood, sleep, and well-being, potentially mediated by gut microbiome changes.

28 Jan 2024

Research shows that receiving warmth from a caregiver during childhood protects cardiovascular health later in life

Researchers examined the association between childhood Risky Family (RF) environment and cardiovascular health (CVH).

25 Jan 2024

Link between long-term hyperglycemia and upper-limb musculoskeletal conditions revealed

Study demonstrates that long-term hyperglycemia significantly increases the risk of upper-limb musculoskeletal conditions, while BMI influences the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome and Dupuytren's disease differently.

23 Jan 2024

Caregiver warmth during childhood protects cardiovascular health later in life

Previous research has established that childhood experience with abuse, neglect, and substance use in the home can worsen a person's heart health throughout their life.

23 Jan 2024

The long-term outcomes of diabetes remission and its impact on health

Researchers examine the effect of diabetes remission on long-term health outcomes.

23 Jan 2024

Innovative diabetes detection method with DiaNet v2, utilizing retinal imaging technology

Innovative diabetes detection method with DiaNet v2, utilizing retinal imaging technology.

22 Jan 2024

Fasting News and Research

AMG 133 (maridebart cafraglutide) weight loss drug shows promise in early trial

Most Americans forget heart health numbers, survey finds

Over 80% of semaglutide users achieve significant weight loss after 12 months, study finds

Ramadan fasting linked to favorable metabolic changes and reduced chronic disease risk

Moderate kimchi intake linked to lower obesity rates, study shows

Lentils lower cholesterol and sugar response, study finds

CAR T cells target senescent cells, improve healthspan in mice

Berry consumption shown to lower stress-related disease risk in US adults

The effectiveness of statins in PCOS management

Pistachios: Ideal nighttime snack for prediabetic patients to manage blood glucose levels

Cambridge scientists discover how fasting turns up the body's natural inflammation fighter

DiAL-Health study aims to determine how time-restricted eating can slow aging and improve 'healthspan'

Cinnamon supplements found to reduce blood glucose in prediabetics

Salmon's secret sauce: Nutrimetabolomics uncovers heart-healthy compounds in Mediterranean staple

Fasting diets show promise in enhancing mood, sleep, and eating behaviors

Research shows that receiving warmth from a caregiver during childhood protects cardiovascular health later in life

Link between long-term hyperglycemia and upper-limb musculoskeletal conditions revealed

Caregiver warmth during childhood protects cardiovascular health later in life

The long-term outcomes of diabetes remission and its impact on health

Innovative diabetes detection method with DiaNet v2, utilizing retinal imaging technology

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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