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Endocrine Society issues new guidelines on hypopituitarism

The Endocrine Society today issued a Clinical Practice Guideline that recommends treating insufficient hormone levels in individuals with hypopituitarism by replacing hormones at levels as close to the body's natural patterns as possible.

13 Oct 2016

Sleep loss increases dietary intake of preschoolers, study finds

The preschoolers, all regular afternoon nappers, were deprived of roughly three hours of sleep on one day - they had no afternoon nap and were kept up for about two hours past their normal bedtime - before being awakened at their regularly scheduled times the next morning.

13 Oct 2016

Scientists develop smart drug that safely removes fat from liver and blood vessels

Scientists from the Technical University of Munich and Helmholtz Zentrum München have developed a ‘smart’ drug that safely clears the liver of fat and prevents blood vessels from clogging up.

13 Oct 2016

Making parents healthier before conception could be key to preventing obesity in future generations

The key to preventing obesity in future generations is to make their parents healthier before they conceive, leading health researchers suggest.

13 Oct 2016

Japanese researchers identify mechanism for hormone that limits liver fibrosis

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) has been emerging worldwide and effective treatment, especially for liver fibrosis, is essential for improving the prognosis.

13 Oct 2016

New research reveals key protein involved in heart failure

A key protein that causes heart failure has been revealed through new research from a collaboration based in Kumamoto University, Japan.

13 Oct 2016

Research findings raise hope for better treatment of diabetic wounds

Diabetics often have to contend with wounds that heal poorly. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, the CECAD Excellence Cluster and the Institute of Genetics of the University of Cologne have now gained fresh insights into the underlying cellular mechanisms.

12 Oct 2016

Study identifies mechanistic link between maternal obesity and childhood hypertension

Exposure of babies to high levels of the 'fullness' hormone, leptin, in the womb irreversibly activates receptors in the brain that regulate blood pressure, according to a new study by researchers from King's College London, part-funded by the British Heart Foundation.

12 Oct 2016

NDSU investigator receives $3.7 million grant for bariatric surgery research

Some patients who undergo weight loss surgery to combat obesity don't lose the pounds they expect or they gain weight back. A team of researchers at seven institutions across the United States is working to find out why.

12 Oct 2016

Novel method can quantify progression of NAFLD to more advanced fibrosis and cirrhosis

Combining multiple non-invasive measures, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine describe a novel method to quantify the progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) to its more dangerous and deadly states — advanced fibrosis and cirrhosis.

12 Oct 2016

High-protein diet eliminates metabolic benefits of weight loss in obese women

Dieters sometimes consume extra protein to stave off hunger and prevent loss of muscle tissue that often comes with weight loss.

12 Oct 2016

Fiscal policies could help reduce consumption of sugary drinks, new WHO report reveals

Taxing sugary drinks can lower consumption and reduce obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay, says a new World Health Organization report.

12 Oct 2016

Research findings provide new avenues to target virus infection

Viral infection is one of the leading medical challenges of the 21st Century, ranging from the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) epidemic affecting 3% of the global population, to recent outbreaks of West Nile, Zika, and Ebola viruses.

12 Oct 2016

New T cell subset may play vital role in development of type 1 diabetes

A study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland revealed that a recently described T cell subset may have a central role in the development of type 1 diabetes.

12 Oct 2016

TSRI scientists identify new therapeutic target to combat obesity and type 2 diabetes

In a series of studies led by Assistant Professor Anutosh Chakraborty of The Scripps Research Institute Florida campus, scientists have identified a key protein that promotes fat accumulation in animal models by slowing the breakdown and expenditure of fat and encouraging weight gain.

12 Oct 2016

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Endocrine Society issues new guidelines on hypopituitarism

Sleep loss increases dietary intake of preschoolers, study finds

Scientists develop smart drug that safely removes fat from liver and blood vessels

Making parents healthier before conception could be key to preventing obesity in future generations

Japanese researchers identify mechanism for hormone that limits liver fibrosis

New research reveals key protein involved in heart failure

Research findings raise hope for better treatment of diabetic wounds

Study identifies mechanistic link between maternal obesity and childhood hypertension

NDSU investigator receives $3.7 million grant for bariatric surgery research

Novel method can quantify progression of NAFLD to more advanced fibrosis and cirrhosis

High-protein diet eliminates metabolic benefits of weight loss in obese women

Fiscal policies could help reduce consumption of sugary drinks, new WHO report reveals

Research findings provide new avenues to target virus infection

New T cell subset may play vital role in development of type 1 diabetes

TSRI scientists identify new therapeutic target to combat obesity and type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes epidemic worse than previously thought, reveals new research

Aerobic exercise provides benefits to T1D patients on insulin pump therapy

Botanical supplements may reduce effectiveness of common anti-tuberculosis drug, study finds

An inclusive approach to COPD research: an interview with Dr David Leather

New review questions safety of estrogen replacement therapy

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Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Genomics - Industry Focus eBook (2nd edition) eBook

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How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

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