Magnesium May Help Sleep, But Only If You Don't Have Diabetes
Researchers followed Puerto Rican adults for about 6 years to see if magnesium—a mineral found in foods like nuts and leafy greens—could help with sleep …
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Why a Philippine Plant Didn't Help Gut Bacteria as Expected
Scientists tested a traditional Philippine plant called Odontosoria biflora to see if it could help grow beneficial gut bacteria called Akkermansia …
Read MoreWhy Muscle Loss Makes Diabetes More Dangerous for Older Adults
Researchers studied 416 older hospital patients to understand how muscle loss affects people with diabetes. They found that patients with both diabetes and …
Read MoreStem Cells From Healthy People Work Best for Diabetes-Related ED
Researchers tested whether special cells called stem cells could help treat erectile dysfunction in men with diabetes. They used stem cells from three …
Read MoreBlood Sugar Control Matters for Dialysis Patients with Diabetes
Researchers in Turkey studied over 5,000 patients on kidney dialysis who also have diabetes to understand how well they control their blood sugar and what …
Read MoreMustard Seeds May Help Protect Pancreas in Diabetes
Researchers tested whether mustard seed extract could help protect the pancreas in rats with diabetes. The pancreas makes insulin, a hormone that controls …
Read MoreCan the Keto Diet Help Your Heart and Liver? What Mouse Studies Show
Scientists tested whether the ketogenic diet (keto) could help obese mice with heart and liver problems. They found that keto helped reduce liver fat and …
Read MoreLow-Carb Diet May Help Protect Kidneys in Diabetic Patients
Researchers studied whether a ketogenic diet (a low-carb, high-fat eating plan) could help protect the kidneys of people with diabetes. They looked at data …
Read MoreNew Link Found Between Cell Energy Problems and Brain Damage Markers
Researchers discovered a connection between methylmalonic acid (a sign that your cells aren't making energy properly) and neurofilament light chains (a marker …
Read MoreUnderstanding How Vitamin D and Genes Work Together in Diabetes
Scientists are working to better understand how vitamin D interacts with our genes, particularly a gene called Omentin-1, which may affect weight and blood …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D Help Prevent Diabetic Emergencies?
Researchers are investigating whether vitamin D plays a role in preventing serious diabetes complications called ketosis and ketoacidosis. These conditions …
Read MoreFood Labels Help People With Diabetes Make Healthier Choices
Researchers studied how adults in Mexico, Mexican Americans, and other Americans use food labels to make healthier eating decisions. They found that people …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Supplements May Help Reduce Inflammation in Diabetes
Researchers analyzed 46 studies involving 3,580 people with diabetes to see if probiotic supplements (beneficial bacteria) could reduce inflammation in the …
Read MoreHigh-Methionine Diet: Good for Liver, Bad for Kidneys in Diabetes
Researchers tested whether a diet high in methionine (an amino acid found in protein) could help diabetic rats. They found something surprising: the diet …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Cuts Heart Disease Risk in Diabetics—Unless You Smoke
Researchers studied over 7,600 people with diabetes to see if eating a Mediterranean-style diet could protect their hearts. The Mediterranean diet focuses on …
Read MoreNatural Compound May Help Protect Male Fertility in Diabetes
High cholesterol and diabetes can damage the testicles and lower testosterone levels, which affects male fertility and health. Researchers tested a natural …
Read MoreHow Diabetes Changes Protein Recycling in Your Liver
Scientists discovered that when people develop diabetes, their liver cells change how they recycle and break down proteins in ways that affect how the body …
Read MoreSpecial Rice Protein May Help Protect Diabetic Hearts
Researchers tested a new way to process rice protein using high pressure to create tiny protein pieces called peptides. In animal studies, this special rice …
Read MoreWeight Loss Programs: Why Muscle Loss Matters for Staying Strong
Researchers followed 220 middle-aged and older adults with diabetes for 8 years after they joined weight loss programs. While the intensive program helped …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Your Muscles, Heart, and Blood Sugar Stay Healthy
Top vitamin D experts met to discuss how this important vitamin affects our health. They found that vitamin D might help keep our muscles strong as we age, …
Read MoreMost People with Diabetes in India Don't Get Enough Vitamin D
A large study looked at vitamin D levels in nearly 9,000 people with diabetes in India. They found that 79% of these people had low vitamin D levels, even …
Read MoreGreen Tea Extract Shows Small Benefits for Blood Sugar Control
Scientists looked at 41 studies involving green tea's main ingredient, EGCG, to see if it helps control blood sugar. They found that taking EGCG supplements …
Read MoreHealthy Plant Foods May Prevent Multiple Diseases, Especially in Younger Adults
A large study following over 400,000 Europeans for more than 10 years found that eating more healthy plant foods may reduce the risk of developing multiple …
Read MoreSkipping Breakfast May Harm Your Health in Many Ways, New Review Shows
A major review of 66 studies found that skipping breakfast may be linked to several health problems. Researchers looked at data from 2010 to 2025 and …
Read MoreNew Tool Predicts Heart Disease Risk in People with Diabetes
Researchers created a simple scoring tool to predict heart disease risk in people with diabetes using data from over 2,000 Americans. The tool uses seven …
Read MorePlant Compounds May Help Lower Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure
Scientists reviewed 14 studies to see if phytosterols - natural compounds found in plants that are similar to cholesterol - could help with metabolic syndrome. …
Read MoreLong-Term Diabetes May Cause Muscle Loss and Weak Bones
Researchers studied 120 people who had type 2 diabetes for more than 10 years to see how it affects their muscles and bones. They found that 30% had sarcopenia …
Read MoreCelery May Help Lower Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar, Study Shows
Scientists looked at 10 studies involving 511 people to see if celery can help with high blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol problems. They found that …
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