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Skipping breakfast raises metabolic syndrome risk

Research shows that skipping breakfast increases the risk of metabolic syndrome, emphasizing the need for a nutritious morning meal to support long-term health.

13 Oct 2025

Global health study warns of rising youth deaths amid declining overall mortality

Global mortality rates are falling but not among youths and young adults, according to the latest Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study published in The Lancet today and presented at the World Health Summit in Berlin.

13 Oct 2025

Study reveals distinct links between depression subtypes and metabolic diseases

It is known that depression is linked to increased incidence of metabolic diseases; now scientists have discovered that different types of depression are linked to different cardiometabolic diseases. This work is presented at the ECNP Congress in Amsterdam.

12 Oct 2025

Home blood tests could spot early heart risks in young adults

Self-administered dried blood spot kits show potential for cardiometabolic screening in young adults, but success relied heavily on clear guidance and researcher support. High rates of at-risk biomarkers highlight an urgent need for early prevention in this population.

12 Oct 2025

Multilateral collaboration remains key amid funding shifts in global health

As the US withdraws from the World Health Organization and cuts overseas aid, regional partnerships are critical to safeguarding the health of member countries in a region where climate change and chronic diseases loom large.

10 Oct 2025

How much caffeine is safe during pregnancy? New review finds no clear threshold

Caffeine's impact on pregnancy is nuanced; moderate consumption may not lead to major complications, but risks to fetal growth persist without a safe threshold.

10 Oct 2025

Drinking soft drinks may fuel depression by altering gut bacteria

A study links soft drink consumption to increased depression risk, highlighting gut microbiome changes, particularly in women. Learn more about the findings.

10 Oct 2025

Using a lab-designed protein to regulate blood glucose levels

Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have discovered a new way to regulate blood glucose levels using a lab-designed protein, possibly opening the door to a new treatment avenue for people with Type 1 diabetes.

9 Oct 2025

GLP-1 therapeutics may have the potential to treat alcohol and drug addiction

A popular class of therapies for treating diabetes and obesity may also have the potential to treat alcohol and drug addiction, according to a new paper published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

9 Oct 2025

Diabetic teens with poor glycemic control more likely to develop neuropathy in adulthood

Poor blood sugar control in adolescence increases the risk of painful future complications for people with type 1 diabetes, research co-led by University of Michigan suggests.

9 Oct 2025

Air pollution plays a significant role in the development of metabolic disorders

Long-term exposure to fine air pollution can impair metabolic health by disrupting the normal function of brown fat in mice. A study co-led by the University of Zurich shows that this occurs through complex changes in gene regulation driven by epigenetic mechanisms.

9 Oct 2025

Discovery of vascular-associated fibroblastic cells opens new path for diabetes treatment

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the cells that produce insulin-a critical hormone that regulates blood sugar in the body.

8 Oct 2025

Athletes may gain health and performance advantages from time-restricted eating

According to a study by researchers at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), time-restricted feeding can have a positive impact on athletes in terms of both their health and performance.

8 Oct 2025

Study links extended breastfeeding to stronger infant immune health

Breastfeeding until at least six months helps babies to fight off infections and reduces chronic inflammation, according to a new study. And better understanding the way specific nutrients in breast milk impact the immune system will improve health outcomes for all infants including those not breastfed.

8 Oct 2025

Largest study of African American brain tissue reveals key Alzheimer gene activity

The prevalence of Alzheimer disease (AD) is approximately two times higher in African Americans (AA) compared to White/European-ancestry (EA) individuals living in the U.S.

8 Oct 2025

X-HiDE project advances toward earlier detection and precision treatment of inflammatory diseases

Facilitating earlier diagnosis and more precise treatment for patients with inflammatory diseases. This is the goal as the X-HiDE research project at örebro University in Sweden now enters its next phase, in collaboration with eleven companies and four other universities in Europe and the USA.

8 Oct 2025

Depression during pregnancy raises risk of gestational diabetes

Findings indicate that antenatal depression increases the risk of gestational diabetes, underscoring the need for early intervention and lifestyle support.

8 Oct 2025

GLP-1 receptor agonists linked to altered patterns on FDG PET-CT scans

The growing use of GLP-1 receptor agonists may affect the interpretation of oncological FDG PET-CT scans, new research presented today at the 38th Annual Congress of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM'25) has revealed.

7 Oct 2025

New program aims to educate clinicians on the latest advances in heart failure treatment

The American College of Cardiology is launching a new program to educate clinicians on the latest advances, medications and interventions emerging in heart failure (HF) management and treatment. Transformation of HF Care: New Horizons in Treatment aims to ensure the prompt and evidence-based use of the latest HF therapies to improve outcomes among individuals with HF.

7 Oct 2025

SMOC1 gene plays a surprising role in the development of type 2 diabetes

Scientists at City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and a leading research center for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses, have uncovered a gene called SMOC1 that plays a surprising role in the development of type 2 diabetes (T2D) by converting pancreatic cells that normally produce insulin into those that increase blood sugar.

7 Oct 2025

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Skipping breakfast raises metabolic syndrome risk

Global health study warns of rising youth deaths amid declining overall mortality

Study reveals distinct links between depression subtypes and metabolic diseases

Home blood tests could spot early heart risks in young adults

Multilateral collaboration remains key amid funding shifts in global health

How much caffeine is safe during pregnancy? New review finds no clear threshold

Drinking soft drinks may fuel depression by altering gut bacteria

Using a lab-designed protein to regulate blood glucose levels

GLP-1 therapeutics may have the potential to treat alcohol and drug addiction

Diabetic teens with poor glycemic control more likely to develop neuropathy in adulthood

Air pollution plays a significant role in the development of metabolic disorders

Discovery of vascular-associated fibroblastic cells opens new path for diabetes treatment

Athletes may gain health and performance advantages from time-restricted eating

Study links extended breastfeeding to stronger infant immune health

Largest study of African American brain tissue reveals key Alzheimer gene activity

X-HiDE project advances toward earlier detection and precision treatment of inflammatory diseases

Depression during pregnancy raises risk of gestational diabetes

GLP-1 receptor agonists linked to altered patterns on FDG PET-CT scans

New program aims to educate clinicians on the latest advances in heart failure treatment

SMOC1 gene plays a surprising role in the development of type 2 diabetes

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