What is metformin’s secret sauce?

December 20, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Millions of people take metformin, a Type 2 diabetes medication that lowers blood sugar. The “wonder drug” has also been shown to slow cancer growth, improve COVID outcomes and reduce

Overactive cells linked to type 2 diabetes

December 19, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Researchers from the University of Missouri are studying potential therapies to target specific cells linked to the development of cardiovascular and metabolic disorders like high blood pressure and type 2

Potential target to address a severe heart disease in diabetic patients

December 17, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Some patients with diabetes develop a serious condition known as diabetic cardiomyopathy, which is slow and cannot be directly attributed to hypertension or other cardiovascular disorders. This often under-diagnosed heart

Every cell has a story: Tumor and immune cell interactions within craniopharyngiomas

December 16, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Craniopharyngiomas are brain tumors that negatively impact the hormonal function of the nearby pituitary. The tumor location often prevents necessary surgical intervention. Alternative pharmacological therapy requires an in-depth understanding of

Shaking sensor continuously monitors inflammation

December 6, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Northwestern University scientists have designed a new implantable device that can monitor fluctuating levels of proteins within the body in real time. Inspired by fruit shaking off the branches of

Taking high-dose vitamin D supplements for five years did not affect the incidence of type 2 diabetes

December 4, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Using significantly higher doses of vitamin D than recommended for five years did not affect the incidence of type 2 diabetes in elderly men and women, according to a new

Study reveals genetic drivers of early onset type 2 diabetes in South Asians

December 2, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

A genetic predisposition to having lower insulin production and less healthy fat distribution are major causes of early-onset type 2 diabetes in British Asian people. According to new research from

Newfound mechanism may explain why some cancer treatments boost risk of heart disease

December 2, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

A cancer therapy that prompts the body’s immune defenses against viruses and bacteria to attack tumors can make patients more vulnerable to heart attack and stroke. A possible explanation for

No ‘one size fits all’ treatment for Type 1 Diabetes

November 28, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Factors beyond carbohydrates have a substantial influence on blood glucose levels meaning current automated insulin delivery systems miss vital information required for glucose regulation, a new study has found. A

Cellular traffic congestion in chronic diseases suggests new therapeutic targets

November 27, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and inflammatory disorders have a huge impact on humanity. They are a leading cause of disease burden and deaths around the globe, are physically