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Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism—the way the body uses digested food for growth and energy. Most of the food people eat is broken down into glucose, the form of sugar in the blood. Glucose is the main source of fuel for the body.

Commonly used drugs have powerful effects on the gut microbiome, research shows

We are one of the most medicated generations of humans to live on our planet. Cardiometabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes, obesity, and coronary artery disease continue to increase in prevalence and together constitute the highest cause of mortality worldwide.

9 Dec 2021

Study of people from diverse ancestries provides a powerful tool for predicting heart disease risk

In a large-scale study of people from diverse ancestries, researchers narrowed down the number of genomic variants that are strongly associated with blood lipid levels and generated a polygenic risk score to predict elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, a major risk factor for heart disease.

From National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) 9 Dec 2021

Researchers identify protein that promotes wound healing and repair

Recent research discovered a protein known as Agrin that is known to promote wound healing and repair when induced after the injury of skin tissue.

8 Dec 2021

Long-term exposure to particulate matter associated with hypertension

According to the WHO, air pollution is the greatest health risk worldwide, accounting for more than 4.2 million deaths annually.

6 Dec 2021

Daytime eating maintains circadian alignment, prevents glucose intolerance despite mistimed sleep

What are the effects of eating during the nighttime instead of the daytime? New research, focused on a simulation of night shift work, may hold implications for people eating at atypical times -; like those experiencing jet lag, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, or who tend to sleep late during the weekends.

6 Dec 2021

Integration of digital and molecular data could enable individualized prevention of disease

Analyzing molecular characteristics and their variation during lifestyle changes, by combining digital tools, classical laboratory tests and new biomolecular measurements, could enable individualised prevention of disease.

3 Dec 2021

Synthetic food additive causes detrimental effects on the gut microbiota

New clinical research indicates that a widely used food additive, carboxymethylcellulose, alters the intestinal environment of healthy persons, perturbing levels of beneficial bacteria and nutrients.

1 Dec 2021

Study shows why disruption of the body clock leads to inflammatory diseases

New research from RCSI has demonstrated the significant role that an irregular body clock plays in driving inflammation in the body's immune cells, with implications for the most serious and prevalent diseases in humans.

25 Nov 2021

Researchers expand understanding of how T cells recognize infections or disease

T cells communicate with other cells in the body in search of infections or diseases. This crosstalk relies on specialized receptors known as T cell receptors that recognize foreign molecular fragments from an infection or cancer that are presented for detection by particular molecules called major histocompatibility complex (MHC) or MHC-like.

23 Nov 2021

Diet has a much stronger impact on the inner workings of cells than drugs

A study comparing the impact of diet versus drugs on the inner workings of our cells has found nutrition has a much stronger impact.

17 Nov 2021

Study identifies new gene that promotes progression to type 1 diabetes

When the pro-inflammatory pair, a receptor called CCR2 and its ligand CCL-2, get together, it increases the risk of developing type 1 diabetes, scientists report.

17 Nov 2021

Green tea catechins extend the lifespan of C. elegans

Aging-US published "Green tea catechins EGCG and ECG enhance the fitness and lifespan of Caenorhabditis elegans by complex I inhibition" which reported that green tea catechins are associated with a delay in aging.

15 Nov 2021

Study identifies molecular changes in red blood cells that cause vascular damage in type 2 diabetes

In type 2 diabetes, the modified function of the red blood cells causes vascular damage.

15 Nov 2021

New epigenetic editing technique could help treat a wide range of diseases

All the cells found in the body of an individual have the same genetic code.

15 Nov 2021

Seasoning foods with herbs and spices may help improve heart health

Seasoning your food generously with herbs and spices isn't just a great way to make your meals tastier -; new research found it may have benefits for your heart's health, as well.

From Penn State University 11 Nov 2021

Scientists discover new genetic link to non-alcoholic inflammatory liver disease

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the accumulation of fat in the liver unrelated to alcohol abuse or other liver diseases.

11 Nov 2021

Brown fat protects against secondary obesity-related diseases, says study

Research demonstrated that obese individuals with active brown fat possess a healthier metabolism and utilize more energy than obese people without.

8 Nov 2021

Blood metabolite levels altered by coffee consumption and may affect chronic kidney disease risk

Food and beverages may have important effects on kidney health, but the potential biological mechanisms involved are often unclear.

5 Nov 2021

Monoclonal antibodies mitigate inflammatory consequences of SARS-CoV-2 exposure in macaques

Monoclonal antibodies protected aged, diabetic rhesus macaque monkeys from disease due to SARS-CoV-2 and reduced signs of inflammation, including in cerebrospinal fluid, according to a new study from researchers at the University of California, Davis.

From The University of California, Davis 2 Nov 2021

The 5:2 diet may provide a less overwhelming option for women with gestational diabetes

Weight loss after gestational diabetes can prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Yet finding the most effective way to lose weight and keep it off can be a challenge, especially for mothers with a new baby.

2 Nov 2021

Diabetes News and Research

Commonly used drugs have powerful effects on the gut microbiome, research shows

Study of people from diverse ancestries provides a powerful tool for predicting heart disease risk

Researchers identify protein that promotes wound healing and repair

Long-term exposure to particulate matter associated with hypertension

Daytime eating maintains circadian alignment, prevents glucose intolerance despite mistimed sleep

Integration of digital and molecular data could enable individualized prevention of disease

Synthetic food additive causes detrimental effects on the gut microbiota

Study shows why disruption of the body clock leads to inflammatory diseases

Researchers expand understanding of how T cells recognize infections or disease

Diet has a much stronger impact on the inner workings of cells than drugs

Study identifies new gene that promotes progression to type 1 diabetes

Green tea catechins extend the lifespan of C. elegans

Study identifies molecular changes in red blood cells that cause vascular damage in type 2 diabetes

New epigenetic editing technique could help treat a wide range of diseases

Seasoning foods with herbs and spices may help improve heart health

Scientists discover new genetic link to non-alcoholic inflammatory liver disease

Brown fat protects against secondary obesity-related diseases, says study

Blood metabolite levels altered by coffee consumption and may affect chronic kidney disease risk

Monoclonal antibodies mitigate inflammatory consequences of SARS-CoV-2 exposure in macaques

The 5:2 diet may provide a less overwhelming option for women with gestational diabetes

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