Greater alcohol intake tied to higher gout risk

by Stephanie BrownHigher consumption of alcoholic beverages is associated with a higher risk for gout among both sexes, according to a studypublishedonline Aug. 28 inJAMA Network Ope

Updated on: September 02,2024

Greater alcohol intake tied to higher gout risk

by Stephanie BrownHigher consumption of alcoholic beverages is associated with a higher risk for gout among both sexes, according to a studypublishedonline Aug. 28 inJAMA Network Ope

Updated on:September 02,2024

From banning junk food ads to a sugar tax: With diabetes on the rise, Australia can't afford to ignore the evidence

by Gary Sacks,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere are renewed calls this week for the Australian government to implement a range of measures aimed at improving our diets. Thes

Updated on: July 06,2024

From banning junk food ads to a sugar tax: With diabetes on the rise, Australia can't afford to ignore the evidence

by Gary Sacks,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere are renewed calls this week for the Australian government to implement a range of measures aimed at improving our diets. Thes

Updated on:July 06,2024

Combining popular diabetes drugs offers complementary heart and kidney benefits, research finds

byGeorge Institute for Global HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research shows combined use of sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor

Updated on: July 09,2024

Combining popular diabetes drugs offers complementary heart and kidney benefits, research finds

byGeorge Institute for Global HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research shows combined use of sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor

Updated on:July 09,2024

Automated insulin delivery pump proved cost-effective in the treatment of type 1 diabetes

Updated on: July 24,2025

Automated insulin delivery pump proved cost-effective in the treatment of type 1 diabetes

Updated on:July 24,2025

Long-term low-carb diet efficacious for treating dyslipidemia in T2D

by Elana GotkineFor individuals with type 2 diabetes, long-term low-carbohydrate diets (LCD) are efficacious for treatment of dyslipidemia but do not affect glycemic control, according to a review pub

Updated on: August 08,2024

Long-term low-carb diet efficacious for treating dyslipidemia in T2D

by Elana GotkineFor individuals with type 2 diabetes, long-term low-carbohydrate diets (LCD) are efficacious for treatment of dyslipidemia but do not affect glycemic control, according to a review pub

Updated on:August 08,2024

CT health screening can identify diabetes risk

byRadiological Society of North AmericaCredit: CC0 Public DomainAnalysis of CT scans in people who undergo imaging for health screening can identify individuals at risk of type 2 diabetes, accor

Updated on: August 08,2024

CT health screening can identify diabetes risk

byRadiological Society of North AmericaCredit: CC0 Public DomainAnalysis of CT scans in people who undergo imaging for health screening can identify individuals at risk of type 2 diabetes, accor

Updated on:August 08,2024

Scientists uncover novel major risk gene for autoimmune thyroid disease

by deCODE geneticsLAG3 5′ UTR variant rs781745126-T creates a novel upstream open reading frame (uORF) and associates with lower plasma levels of LAG-3. Credit:Nature Communications(2024).

Updated on: July 17,2024

Scientists uncover novel major risk gene for autoimmune thyroid disease

by deCODE geneticsLAG3 5′ UTR variant rs781745126-T creates a novel upstream open reading frame (uORF) and associates with lower plasma levels of LAG-3. Credit:Nature Communications(2024).

Updated on:July 17,2024

How a gene for obesity affects the brain

byUniversity of MichiganPVHSH2B1→DRN neurocircuit inhibits food intake and obesity. Credit:Advanced Science(2024). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202400437Obesity is a complicated condition, caus

Updated on: July 17,2024

How a gene for obesity affects the brain

byUniversity of MichiganPVHSH2B1→DRN neurocircuit inhibits food intake and obesity. Credit:Advanced Science(2024). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202400437Obesity is a complicated condition, caus

Updated on:July 17,2024

Recent decade saw rise in number of adults with severe obesity

Updated on: March 20,2025

Recent decade saw rise in number of adults with severe obesity

Updated on:March 20,2025

Ricezempic: Is there any evidence this TikTok trend will help you lose weight?

by Emily Burch and Lauren Ball,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf you spend any time looking at diet and lifestyle content on social media, you may well have encountered a varie

Updated on: August 31,2024

Ricezempic: Is there any evidence this TikTok trend will help you lose weight?

by Emily Burch and Lauren Ball,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf you spend any time looking at diet and lifestyle content on social media, you may well have encountered a varie

Updated on:August 31,2024

New therapeutic targets to fight type 2 diabetes

by University of BarcelonaDesigning combination therapies based on the different factors involved in the control of glucose synthesis by the liver could be a more effective strategy to address th

Updated on: June 18,2024

New therapeutic targets to fight type 2 diabetes

by University of BarcelonaDesigning combination therapies based on the different factors involved in the control of glucose synthesis by the liver could be a more effective strategy to address th

Updated on:June 18,2024

Use of antiviral medication shown to preserve insulin production in children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes

by University of OsloResidual insulin production.a, AUC for C-peptide levels. The box plots report the distribution of AUCs for the C-peptide levels. The numbers beneath thexaxis refl

Updated on: June 22,2024

Use of antiviral medication shown to preserve insulin production in children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes

by University of OsloResidual insulin production.a, AUC for C-peptide levels. The box plots report the distribution of AUCs for the C-peptide levels. The numbers beneath thexaxis refl

Updated on:June 22,2024