GLP-1-based meds are linked to fewer heart events in adults with obesity, autoimmune disease

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Haberdoedas Photography from PexelsAmong adults with both obesity and an autoimmune disease, those taking a glucagon-like peptide-receptor 1 agonist (GLP-1RA) medic

Updated on: July 13,2026

GLP-1-based meds are linked to fewer heart events in adults with obesity, autoimmune disease

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Haberdoedas Photography from PexelsAmong adults with both obesity and an autoimmune disease, those taking a glucagon-like peptide-receptor 1 agonist (GLP-1RA) medic

Updated on:July 13,2026

Gestational diabetes shares strong genetic links with type 2 diabetes

byUniversity of QueenslandStudy overview. Credit:Nature Communications(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-026-73509-yNew evidence has emerged showing that diabetes developed during pregnancy is likely an earl

Updated on: July 10,2026

Gestational diabetes shares strong genetic links with type 2 diabetes

byUniversity of QueenslandStudy overview. Credit:Nature Communications(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-026-73509-yNew evidence has emerged showing that diabetes developed during pregnancy is likely an earl

Updated on:July 10,2026

Engineered stem cells reverse new-onset type 1 diabetes in mice

byMedical University of South CarolinaCredit:Molecular Therapy(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2026.03.032A group of researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has recently developed a

Updated on: July 10,2026

Engineered stem cells reverse new-onset type 1 diabetes in mice

byMedical University of South CarolinaCredit:Molecular Therapy(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2026.03.032A group of researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has recently developed a

Updated on:July 10,2026

GLP‑1 drugs like Ozempic show promise for more than weight loss, but what's science vs. hype?

by Paul Joyce,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYou've probably heard of Ozempic or Wegovy. These are the injectable drugs that have become household names for weight loss and diab

Updated on: July 07,2026

GLP‑1 drugs like Ozempic show promise for more than weight loss, but what's science vs. hype?

by Paul Joyce,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYou've probably heard of Ozempic or Wegovy. These are the injectable drugs that have become household names for weight loss and diab

Updated on:July 07,2026

Popular GLP-1 drug may slow down biological aging, analysis indicates

by Susanne Clara Bard,University of California - San DiegoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGlucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist medications have gained widespread attention for effectivel

Updated on: July 01,2026

Popular GLP-1 drug may slow down biological aging, analysis indicates

by Susanne Clara Bard,University of California - San DiegoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGlucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist medications have gained widespread attention for effectivel

Updated on:July 01,2026

Why insulin, the core element of diabetes treatment remains inaccessible for millions of people

by Stéphane Besançon, David Beran,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe discovery of insulin in 1921 revolutionizeddiabetescare. Type 1 diabetes went from being a death sentence to a ma

Updated on: June 29,2026

Why insulin, the core element of diabetes treatment remains inaccessible for millions of people

by Stéphane Besançon, David Beran,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe discovery of insulin in 1921 revolutionizeddiabetescare. Type 1 diabetes went from being a death sentence to a ma

Updated on:June 29,2026

Mutation map reveals how amylin mutations influence type 2 diabetes

byInstitute for Bioengineering of CataloniaResearchers at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) have produced a mutational map showing how mutations in amylin—a hormone that plays a key

Updated on: May 14,2026

Mutation map reveals how amylin mutations influence type 2 diabetes

byInstitute for Bioengineering of CataloniaResearchers at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) have produced a mutational map showing how mutations in amylin—a hormone that plays a key

Updated on:May 14,2026

Study maps hidden immune signals in type 1 diabetes

by Bill Levesque,University of FloridaThis image shows the cellular structures of a human pancreatic lymph node. These lymph nodes play an important role in initiating the autoimmune attack that destr

Updated on: May 03,2026

Study maps hidden immune signals in type 1 diabetes

by Bill Levesque,University of FloridaThis image shows the cellular structures of a human pancreatic lymph node. These lymph nodes play an important role in initiating the autoimmune attack that destr

Updated on:May 03,2026

Night shifts worsen type 2 diabetes management, study finds

byKing's College LondonNight shift workers living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) face challenges in maintaining a healthy diet and managing their condition. The findings by King's College London,

Updated on: May 02,2026

Night shifts worsen type 2 diabetes management, study finds

byKing's College LondonNight shift workers living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) face challenges in maintaining a healthy diet and managing their condition. The findings by King's College London,

Updated on:May 02,2026

How cells' saturated and monounsaturated fats may shape hunger signals

by Susann Sika,Leipzig UniversitySignalling pathway regulating food intake in the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans. Credit: Hannah Lentschat/Leipzig UniversityAn international team, including sci

Updated on: April 25,2026

How cells' saturated and monounsaturated fats may shape hunger signals

by Susann Sika,Leipzig UniversitySignalling pathway regulating food intake in the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans. Credit: Hannah Lentschat/Leipzig UniversityAn international team, including sci

Updated on:April 25,2026

Testosterone level not a sure sign of well-being, says researcher

byUniversity of GothenburgCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe connection between testosterone and well-being is weaker than many people think. Although there are clear health connections, a higher t

Updated on: April 24,2026

Testosterone level not a sure sign of well-being, says researcher

byUniversity of GothenburgCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe connection between testosterone and well-being is weaker than many people think. Although there are clear health connections, a higher t

Updated on:April 24,2026

Implantable islet cells could control diabetes without insulin injections

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT researchers are developing an implantable device that contains insulin-producing cells. Credit: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMost diabe

Updated on: April 23,2026

Implantable islet cells could control diabetes without insulin injections

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT researchers are developing an implantable device that contains insulin-producing cells. Credit: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMost diabe

Updated on:April 23,2026