UK Biobank research reveals significant impact of type 2 diabetes on COVID-19 outcomes
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 Cinnamon supplements found to reduce blood glucose in prediabeticsCinnamon supplements found to reduce blood glucose in prediabetics
 
A 12-week study shows that daily cinnamon supplements significantly lower blood glucose levels in obese and overweight prediabetic individuals, suggesting a role for the gut microbiome.
 
 
 UK Biobank research reveals significant impact of type 2 diabetes on COVID-19 outcomesUK Biobank research reveals significant impact of type 2 diabetes on COVID-19 outcomes
 
How type 2 diabetes and genetic susceptibility to the disease impacted the severity of and mortality risk associated with coronavirus disease 2019.
 
   13 new biomarkers could help better predict heart disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes13 new biomarkers could help better predict heart disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes
 
An international academic consortium has identified 13 biomarkers that significantly improve the ability to accurately predict cardiovascular disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes.
 
   Revolutionary CAR T-cell therapy shows promise in reversing age-related metabolic dysfunctionRevolutionary CAR T-cell therapy shows promise in reversing age-related metabolic dysfunction
 
study evaluates senolytic CAR T-cell therapy targeting uPAR-positive cells in aged mice, showing its effectiveness in mitigating age-related metabolic dysfunction and offering a potential long-lasting treatment for aging-associated conditions.
 
   Scientific review explores adzuki beans' efficacy in diabetes prevention and managementScientific review explores adzuki beans' efficacy in diabetes prevention and management
 
Adzuki bean (Vigna angularis) supplementation to prevent and manage type 2 diabetes (T2D).
 
 NHS health checks linked to reduced risk of heart, brain, kidney, and liver diseases
 
NHS health checks linked to reduced risk of heart, brain, kidney, and liver diseasesA study analyzing UK Biobank data found that individuals who underwent the NHS health evaluation had a lower long-term risk of various diseases and mortality compared to those who did not participate in the assessment.
 
 
 Social isolation poses greater mortality risk than loneliness in obese individuals, study finds
 
Social isolation poses greater mortality risk than loneliness in obese individuals, study findsA study in "JAMA Network Open" reveals that social isolation, more than loneliness, is strongly associated with increased mortality risk in obese individuals compared to those with normal weight.
 
 
 Pistachios: Ideal nighttime snack for prediabetic patients to manage blood glucose levels
 
Pistachios: Ideal nighttime snack for prediabetic patients to manage blood glucose levelsstudy in The Journal of Nutrition shows that pistachios, as a nighttime snack, can improve diet quality in prediabetic patients, with similar effects on glycemic control and vascular health as carbohydrate-rich snacks.
 
 
 How does a plant-based diet affect pregnancy outcomes?
 
How does a plant-based diet affect pregnancy outcomes?A study in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica examines the impact of plant-based diets during pregnancy, revealing that vegan diets are linked to lower birth weights and higher pre-eclampsia risks compared to omnivorous or vegetarian diets.
 
 
 American Heart Association report highlights disparities in heart disease, calls for equitable healthcare
 
American Heart Association report highlights disparities in heart disease, calls for equitable healthcareThe American Heart Association's report on heart disease and stroke statistics emphasizes health equity and addresses structural racism in healthcare, revealing disparities in cardiovascular risk factors and disease prevalence among different communities.
 
 
 Overweight and obesity linked to rising death rates from bowel cancer among young adults
 
Overweight and obesity linked to rising death rates from bowel cancer among young adultsOverweight and obesity are contributing to rising death rates from bowel cancer among people aged 25-49 years in the European Union (EU) and the UK, although death rates from this type of cancer are decreasing overall across Europe.
 
 
 Study reveals significant health benefits of golden berries in diabetic and obese rats
 
Study reveals significant health benefits of golden berries in diabetic and obese ratsThe effects of a Golden Berry (Physalis peruviana)-enriched diet on insulin resistance and obesity.
 
 
 Sclerostin may protect against heart disease in patients with type 2 diabetes
 
Sclerostin may protect against heart disease in patients with type 2 diabetesA study carried out by the MP20-Biomarkers of Metabolic and Bone Diseases research group at the Biohealth Research Institute in Granada (ibs.GRANADA), led by UGR Professor Manuel Muñoz Torres, has provided significant insights into the role of sclerostin in protecting against atherosclerosis in patients with type 2 diabetes.
 
 
 Groundbreaking technology shows immense potential for treating ischemic retinopathy
 
Groundbreaking technology shows immense potential for treating ischemic retinopathyA groundbreaking technology with immense potential in treating ischemic retinopathy in premature infants and diabetic patients has been developed by Professor Byoung Heon Kang and his research team in the Department of Biological Sciences at UNIST, in collaboration with Professor Dong Ho Park's team at Kyungpook National University Hospital.
 
 
 Weight loss in people with type 2 diabetes can change cancer-related proteins
 
Weight loss in people with type 2 diabetes can change cancer-related proteinsA weight loss intervention in people with type 2 diabetes was found to alter levels of cancer-related proteins, according to the findings of a new University of Bristol-led study.
 
 
 American Heart Association awards $7.8 million to explore "food is medicine" options for health care
 
American Heart Association awards $7.8 million to explore "food is medicine" options for health careIn an effort to identify effective food is medicine approaches for incorporating healthy food into health care delivery, the American Heart Association, the world's leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health research, now celebrating 100 years of lifesaving work, today announced grants totaling $7.8 million to 19 research projects nationwide as part of its Health Care by Food™ initiative.
 
 
 Study reveals key mechanism behind obesity-related metabolic dysfunction
 
Study reveals key mechanism behind obesity-related metabolic dysfunctionResearchers found that feeding a high-fat diet (HFD) causes mitochondrial dysfunction and fragmentation in white adipocytes in mice.
 
 
 Female reproductive characteristics may be overlooked as risk factors for later metabolic dysfunction
 
Female reproductive characteristics may be overlooked as risk factors for later metabolic dysfunctionA new review of available evidence led by researchers at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute suggests that female reproductive characteristics may be overlooked as risk factors that contribute to later metabolic dysfunction.