Is Berberine Really “Nature’s Ozempic”? What Science Says
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 Mediterranean diet helps manage rheumatoid arthritis and Hashimoto’s, study showsMediterranean diet helps manage rheumatoid arthritis and Hashimoto’s, study shows
 
The Mediterranean diet shows promise in managing both systemic and organ-specific autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune thyroiditis. Its anti-inflammatory and microbiota-modulating properties may reduce disease activity and improve metabolic outcomes.
 
 
 Is Berberine Really “Nature’s Ozempic”? What Science SaysIs Berberine Really “Nature’s Ozempic”? What Science Says
 
While Berberine is touted as a natural alternative to Ozempic, its AMPK modulation differs from GLP-1 pathways, highlighting the need for cautious use.
 
   Black coffee improves insulin sensitivity in women, study findsBlack coffee improves insulin sensitivity in women, study finds
 
Two daily cups of coffee, especially black, are linked to lower insulin resistance and fasting insulin levels in Korean women, suggesting coffee may improve glucose metabolism. The effect was not observed with coffee containing sugar or cream.
 
   Walking After Meals: Small Habit, Big Metabolic GainsWalking After Meals: Small Habit, Big Metabolic Gains
 
Short walks post-meal enhance metabolic health, lowering blood sugar levels and supporting long-term glycemic control without the need for intense exercise.
 
   UQ begins first human trial of immunotherapy for Type 1 diabetesUQ begins first human trial of immunotherapy for Type 1 diabetes
 
Researchers at The University of Queensland have dosed 5 participants in the first clinical trial of a potentially revolutionary immunotherapy drug to treat Type 1 diabetes.
 
 MD Anderson researchers present promising clinical trial results at AACR 2025
 
MD Anderson researchers present promising clinical trial results at AACR 2025Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will present promising results from clinical trials in three minisymposia abstracts at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2025.
 
 
 Study shows brain estrogen directly regulates appetite in mice
 
Study shows brain estrogen directly regulates appetite in miceResearchers in Japan found that estrogen produced within the brain, called neuroestrogen, suppresses appetite and reduces body weight in mice by enhancing MC4R expression. The study also showed that neuroestrogen boosts leptin sensitivity, suggesting new targets for obesity treatment.
 
 
 Hormone therapy boosts heart health markers but raises some risks
 
Hormone therapy boosts heart health markers but raises some risksResearchers assess hormone therapy-induced changes in cardiovascular biomarkers.
 
 
 The Science Behind Breathwork and Stress Reduction
 
The Science Behind Breathwork and Stress ReductionScientific studies validate breathwork's role in reducing anxiety and stress, highlighting its effectiveness in promoting mental health and emotional balance.
 
 
 Semaglutide clears liver inflammation and cuts fibrosis in MASH patients, trial shows
 
Semaglutide clears liver inflammation and cuts fibrosis in MASH patients, trial showsA phase 3 trial shows that once-weekly semaglutide significantly improves liver histology in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). The interim results also reveal meaningful weight loss and improved cardiometabolic markers, with a favorable safety profile.
 
 
 New CAR T cell therapy shows promise for treating advanced thyroid cancer
 
New CAR T cell therapy shows promise for treating advanced thyroid cancerA new chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy called AIC100, which targets the ICAM-1 protein, demonstrated encouraging responses and an acceptable safety profile in patients with two types of advanced thyroid cancer, according to researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
 
 
 High fructose diets impair brain function and appetite control, study shows
 
High fructose diets impair brain function and appetite control, study showsReview highlights how excessive fructose intake disrupts brain energy balance, appetite regulation, and cognitive function. Processed sources, such as sugary drinks, may overwhelm metabolic pathways and induce neuroinflammation, particularly during adolescence.
 
 
 Dana-Farber experts present innovative cancer studies at the 2025 AACR Annual Meeting
 
Dana-Farber experts present innovative cancer studies at the 2025 AACR Annual MeetingNumerous studies conducted by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute report progress for cancers including head and neck cancer, metastatic breast cancer and lung cancer.
 
 
 Is Seed Cycling Legit for Hormone Balance?
 
Is Seed Cycling Legit for Hormone Balance?Investigate the role of seed cycling in women's health, particularly its effects on hormonal regulation and PCOS symptom management through dietary practices.
 
 
 Caffeine Timing: How to Use It for Energy Without the Crash
 
Caffeine Timing: How to Use It for Energy Without the CrashCaffeine timing is crucial for optimizing energy and productivity while minimizing crashes and sleep disturbances. Align intake with circadian rhythms.
 
 
 Largest study to date reveals high blood sugar accelerates heart damage in healthy youth
 
Largest study to date reveals high blood sugar accelerates heart damage in healthy youthIn the present study, 1,595 adolescents drawn from the University of Bristol's Children of the 90s cohort were followed up from age 17 until 24 years. To assess the prevalence of prediabetes, which refers to high fasting blood glucose levels, two alternative cutpoints were used, a stricter cutpoint of ≥5.6 mmol/L recommended by the American Diabetes Association, and ≥6.1 mmol/L , which is the present recommendation in many countries.
 
 
 Manipulating a master regulator prevents tumor growth in mice
 
Manipulating a master regulator prevents tumor growth in miceA protein identified nearly 40 years ago for its ability to stimulate the production of red blood cells plays a surprising, critical role in dampening the immune system's response to cancer.
 
 
 Breast cancer deaths decline in young women across all racial and subtype groups
 
Breast cancer deaths decline in young women across all racial and subtype groupsFrom 2010 to 2020, breast cancer deaths among women ages 20-49 declined significantly across all breast cancer subtypes and racial/ethnic groups, with marked declines starting after 2016, according to an analysis of data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) registry presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2025, held April 25-30.
 
 
 ZIP4 protein identified as driver of glioblastoma aggression
 
ZIP4 protein identified as driver of glioblastoma aggressionIn a study published Wednesday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), University of Oklahoma researchers detail their discoveries about why the brain tumor glioblastoma is so aggressive.
 
 
 Study illuminates a general principle of neural processing in the brain’s serotonin system
 
Study illuminates a general principle of neural processing in the brain’s serotonin systemOur lives are filled with binary decisions – choices between one of two alternatives. But what's really happening inside our brains when we engage in this kind of decision making?
 
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