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The latest endocrinology news from News Medical |
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 | | |  Do GLP-1 drugs shrink your muscles? New study explains the risks and what to do GLP-1 receptor agonists are transforming obesity and diabetes care, but may reduce skeletal muscle mass, raising concerns about sarcopenic obesity. This comprehensive review explores the mechanisms, clinical implications, and mitigation strategies, including exercise, protein intake, and adjunct therapies. | | | | |  Health benefits of tiger nuts: Nutrition, uses and side effects Tiger nuts are nutrient-rich tubers with potential benefits for digestion, cardiovascular health, and metabolic regulation, though most evidence comes from small-scale studies. They are also allergen-friendly and versatile in foods, but more clinical research is needed to confirm long-term effects. | |
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|  | | | | |  Sacha inchi oil: An omega-3 superfood for cholesterol and blood sugar Discover how the ancient Inca peanut is emerging as a modern superfood with the potential to lower cholesterol, improve blood sugar, and protect heart health. | |  | | | | |  Gut disorders forecast Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s risk years before diagnosis Study maps clinical, genetic, and proteomic links between gut-brain disorders and neurodegeneration, showing how diabetes, vitamin D deficiency, and bowel disorders forecast Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s years in advance. Multimodal models in biobanks highlight early detection and personalized prevention opportunities. | | | | | | |  Ultra-processed foods affect sperm quality and metabolism even without extra calories A controlled crossover trial in Cell Metabolism found that ultra-processed foods increase weight, fat mass, LDL:HDL cholesterol, and alter reproductive hormones in men, with some effects independent of calorie load. These diets also showed trends toward reduced sperm motility, shifts in pollutants, and transient inflammatory responses, highlighting risks beyond excess calories. | |
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| | | |  A cross-sectional study of 149 postmenopausal women found that greater adherence to a modified Mediterranean diet was linked to lower odds of moderate to severe hot flashes and sexual symptoms. While psychological and physical domains showed no significant association, the results support further evaluation of diet as a non-hormonal strategy for menopausal care. | | | | |  A new protocol published in BMJ Open outlines the PERTH trial, a randomized controlled study testing whether a four-week low-plastic lifestyle can reduce exposure to plastic-derived endocrine-disrupting chemicals. | | | | |  The widely used diabetes drug metformin changes blood metal levels in humans. The Kobe University study is an important step in understanding the drug's many actions and designing better ones in the future. | | | | |  Trial shows that raspberry leaf tea blunts sucrose-induced glucose and insulin surges, offering a natural strategy for moderating blood sugar without the side effects of pharmaceutical enzyme inhibitors. | | | | |  Accounting for nearly 90% of all pancreatic cancers, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) has a five-year survival rate of just 13%. Late-stage diagnosis, limited surgical options, and toxic chemotherapy regimens contribute to its poor outcomes. | | | | |  The type of estradiol-based hormone therapy taken during and after menopause, such as patches or pills, may be associated with differences in memory performance, according to a study published on August 27, 2025, in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. | | | | |  Over the past 50 years, rates of obesity and type-2 diabetes have soared, while sperm quality has plummeted. Driving these changes could be the increasing popularity of ultra-processed foods, which have been linked to a range of poor health outcomes. | | | | |  Adding the novel medication baxdrostat to standard care may help manage high blood pressure and delay the progression of kidney disease in people with chronic kidney disease and uncontrolled high blood pressure , according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2025. | |
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