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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.

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

Study identifies genes involved in people with osteoarthritis

The major cause of pain and disability globally is osteoarthritis.

1 Nov 2021

Discovery of long-lived mitochondrial proteins reveals increased stability of the electron transport chain

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell, generating the energy that's needed to fuel the functions that our cells carry out.

29 Oct 2021

Genetic markers linked to increased lipopolysaccharide level in blood discovered

Lipopolysaccharide (LPS), a bacterial component, is a toxin and its increased concentrations in the blood induce sepsis.

29 Oct 2021

Study reveals how glycogen is linked to thermogenesis in fat cells

Humans carry around with them, often abundantly so, at least two kinds of fat tissue: white and brown. White fat cells are essentially inert containers for energy stored in the form of a single large, oily droplet.

28 Oct 2021

New insight into how neurons and astrocytes work together to form healthy synapses

Brain cells called astrocytes play a key role in helping neurons develop and function properly, but there's still a lot scientists don't understand about how astrocytes perform these important jobs.

26 Oct 2021

Mice study shows how air pollution reduces sperm count by causing brain inflammation

Researchers have long known that air pollution can increase the risk of disorders such as obesity, diabetes, and fertility, but they did not know the exact mechanism for how it can lead to these health conditions.

26 Oct 2021

Experts develop antibodies that effectively remove senescent cells

The reason why some people age worse than others and develop diseases linked to the aging mechanism is largely unknown.

22 Oct 2021

Mitochondria of diabetic patients can't keep track of time, study finds

Almost all cells regulate their biological processes over a 24-hour period, otherwise called a cell's circadian rhythm. To do so, cells use a biological clock that cycles different genes on and off throughout the day and night.

21 Oct 2021

Drug company pipelines are developing new molecules to help people safely shed extra weight

Drugs that promise to help people lose weight have had a checkered past, such as the infamous fen-phen that was pulled from the market in 1997 after reports of heart valve damage.

21 Oct 2021

Research shows how viticultural trash from red grapes could be a nutritive treasure

Pomace – the mashed, leftover pulp from red grapes in the early process of making wine – is considered byproduct rubbish.

19 Oct 2021

Researchers map proteo-genomic connections between different human diseases

Hundreds of connections between different human diseases have been uncovered through their shared origin in our genome by an international research team led by scientists from the Medical Research Council (MRC) Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge, challenging the categorisation of diseases by organ, symptoms, or clinical speciality.

18 Oct 2021

Study identifies DNA mutations that impact metabolism and insulin sensitivity in liver disease patients

For the first time, DNA mutations in liver cells have been identified that impact metabolism and insulin sensitivity in patients with liver disease.

15 Oct 2021

Researchers discover how neurons filter distracting signals to coordinate movements

As you read this article, touch receptors in your skin are sensing your environment. Your clothes and jewelry, the chair you're sitting on, the computer keyboard or mobile device you're using, even your fingers as they brush one another unintentionally-;each touch activates collections of nerve cells.

15 Oct 2021

Study reveals gene responsible for food-dependent form of Cushing's Syndrome

A team of scientists in Montreal and Paris has succeeded in identifying the gene responsible for the development of a food-dependent form of Cushing's Syndrome, a rare disease affecting both adrenal glands.

15 Oct 2021

Diabetes News and Research

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

Study identifies genes involved in people with osteoarthritis

Discovery of long-lived mitochondrial proteins reveals increased stability of the electron transport chain

Genetic markers linked to increased lipopolysaccharide level in blood discovered

Study reveals how glycogen is linked to thermogenesis in fat cells

New insight into how neurons and astrocytes work together to form healthy synapses

Mice study shows how air pollution reduces sperm count by causing brain inflammation

Experts develop antibodies that effectively remove senescent cells

Mitochondria of diabetic patients can't keep track of time, study finds

Drug company pipelines are developing new molecules to help people safely shed extra weight

Research shows how viticultural trash from red grapes could be a nutritive treasure

Researchers map proteo-genomic connections between different human diseases

Study identifies DNA mutations that impact metabolism and insulin sensitivity in liver disease patients

Researchers discover how neurons filter distracting signals to coordinate movements

Study reveals gene responsible for food-dependent form of Cushing's Syndrome

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