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Light activity holds promise for combating childhood obesity

Increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood caused increased body fat and abdominal fat in a new follow-up study.

13 Dec 2023

Epigenetic changes can contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes

Do epigenetic changes cause type 2 diabetes, or do the changes occur only after a person has become ill? A new study by researchers at Lund University provides increased support for the idea that epigenetic changes can cause type 2 diabetes.

13 Dec 2023

Tirzepatide shows success in maintaining weight loss in obese adults

Study finds that the anti-obesity medication tirzepatide effectively maintains weight loss in obese adults, offering a promising approach to managing obesity and related health complications.

12 Dec 2023

Vegetarian diet linked to lower risk of insomnia, study suggests

Study reveals that following a vegetarian diet may reduce the risk of insomnia, particularly in men, potentially due to higher intakes of healthful plant-based foods and lower consumption of animal products.

12 Dec 2023

Adherence to second-line drugs for Type 2 diabetes can be hit or miss, study reports

Most patients with Type 2 diabetes will end up needing to add a second-line medication after metformin - the go-to primary drug for glucose management - to control their blood sugar levels.

12 Dec 2023

How does the combined effect of smoking and HIV infection influence the aging-related manifestations?

The combination of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and smoking influence.

12 Dec 2023

Revolutionizing diabetes care: tPBM therapy proves effective in restoring microglial health

Transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) treatment affected insulin therapy on microglial function.

12 Dec 2023

Coffee and caffeine boost metabolism and enhance exercise performance, study finds

Study reveals that coffee and caffeine enhance metabolism and exercise performance, showing varied effects on heart rate, energy expenditure, fat loss, and insulin sensitivity, with implications for athletes and general health.

11 Dec 2023

Tirzepatide maintains weight loss and improves cardiometabolic health in SURMOUNT-4 trial

The current class of anti-obesity drugs is proving remarkably effective at removing excess pounds. However, a phase 3 randomized clinical trial led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian found that people who stopped taking the medication regained much of that weight within a year.

11 Dec 2023

Study finds tree nuts as snack alternative boost metabolic health in young adults

Study found that replacing typical carbohydrate snacks with tree nuts in young adults' diets for 16 weeks improves metabolic health, with females showing reduced waist circumference and lipid biomarkers, and males enhanced insulin sensitivity, without other dietary changes.

11 Dec 2023

Healthy plant-based diet associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes

At least 75 per cent of type 2 diabetes cases could be avoided by adopting a healthy lifestyle. A plant-based diet has been shown to play a key role in this.

11 Dec 2023

Second-line diabetes drugs safe for babies? New study offers reassurance

Infants born to women with pre-gestational type 2 diabetes who take second-line non-insulin antidiabetic medications (ADMs) during pregnancy are at no higher risk of major congenital malformations (MCMs) than infants born to those who take insulin, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

11 Dec 2023

Empowering communities: Know Diabetes by Heart initiative awards grants to combat cardiovascular disease

The American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association have awarded grants to 10 community organizations to help people living with Type 2 diabetes lower their risk for cardiovascular diseases like heart attack, heart failure and stroke.

11 Dec 2023

Is there an association between meat and fish consumption and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

The associations between meat and fish consumption and the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

11 Dec 2023

The influence of vitamin supplementation on longitudinal patterns of maternal vitamin status from preconception to post-delivery

Researchers secondary analyzed the NiPPeR randomized clinical trial (RCT) data to assess maternal vitamin levels pre-conception, during pregnancy, and post-delivery and also explored the impact of vitamin supplementation before and during gestation.

11 Dec 2023

From surviving to thriving: a framework for long-term success in people with HIV

NewsMedical spoke to Lisa Sterman, Global Executive Director, Global HIV Medical Affairs, Gilead Sciences, about the recently published LTS framework, recently highlighted at the opening ceremony of the 19th European AIDS Conference, which takes a person-centric approach to the HIV treatment journey.

From Gilead Sciences, Inc. 11 Dec 2023

Study shows low-fat milk may increase prediabetes risk, high-fat yogurt lowers it

Study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found an association between dairy intake and prediabetes risk, highlighting that low-fat milk consumption may increase prediabetes risk, while high-fat yogurt is linked to a reduced risk, particularly among highly educated individuals.

10 Dec 2023

Machine learning reveals key markers for healthy aging, separate from chronic disease risks

Using machine learning, researchers successfully distinguished factors of healthy aging from chronic disease risks by analyzing health data across various ages, finding key markers like neutrophil counts and alkaline phosphatase levels as early indicators of healthy aging.

10 Dec 2023

Study links air pollution to increased risks of preterm birth and low birth weight

Study highlights the importance of reducing air pollution exposure during pregnancy to prevent risks like preterm birth and low birth weight, showing a strong correlation between air quality and maternal and neonatal health outcomes.

10 Dec 2023

Study explores the intricate gut-brain-liver connection and its impact on health

Study reviews the gut-brain-liver axis, revealing the complex interplay between these organs in health and disease and the implications for therapeutic interventions, focusing on how gut microbiota affects liver and brain health.

10 Dec 2023

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Light activity holds promise for combating childhood obesity

Epigenetic changes can contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes

Tirzepatide shows success in maintaining weight loss in obese adults

Vegetarian diet linked to lower risk of insomnia, study suggests

Adherence to second-line drugs for Type 2 diabetes can be hit or miss, study reports

How does the combined effect of smoking and HIV infection influence the aging-related manifestations?

Revolutionizing diabetes care: tPBM therapy proves effective in restoring microglial health

Coffee and caffeine boost metabolism and enhance exercise performance, study finds

Tirzepatide maintains weight loss and improves cardiometabolic health in SURMOUNT-4 trial

Study finds tree nuts as snack alternative boost metabolic health in young adults

Healthy plant-based diet associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes

Second-line diabetes drugs safe for babies? New study offers reassurance

Empowering communities: Know Diabetes by Heart initiative awards grants to combat cardiovascular disease

Is there an association between meat and fish consumption and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

The influence of vitamin supplementation on longitudinal patterns of maternal vitamin status from preconception to post-delivery

From surviving to thriving: a framework for long-term success in people with HIV

Study shows low-fat milk may increase prediabetes risk, high-fat yogurt lowers it

Machine learning reveals key markers for healthy aging, separate from chronic disease risks

Study links air pollution to increased risks of preterm birth and low birth weight

Study explores the intricate gut-brain-liver connection and its impact on health

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