Does the Type of Protein You Eat Affect Your Diabetes Risk?
Researchers wanted to know if eating different types of protein—like red meat, chicken, or plant-based foods—affects how your body handles blood sugar and …
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Your Brain Changes How It Uses Energy as You Grow Up
Scientists discovered that your brain goes through major changes in how it uses energy as you grow from a baby to a young adult. Using special imaging …
Read MoreSpecial Citrus Fiber May Help Control Blood Sugar in Diabetes
Researchers studied a special fiber from a type of citrus fruit called finger citron that grows in Guangdong, China. When this fiber is broken down by bacteria …
Read MoreToo Much Salt May Increase Your Risk of Prediabetes
Researchers studied over 57,000 Korean adults to understand how much salt they ate and whether it connected to prediabetes—a condition where blood sugar levels …
Read MoreDrug Metformin Helps Reduce Fatty Liver in Obese Mice
Researchers tested whether a common diabetes medication called metformin could help reduce fat buildup in the livers of obese mice fed a high-fat diet. They …
Read MoreWhy Kids With Cystic Fibrosis Need to Watch Their Blood Sugar for Bone Health
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestion. As people with CF live longer thanks to new treatments, doctors are noticing they're …
Read MoreTiny Molecules May Help Prevent Fatty Liver Disease in Chickens
Researchers discovered that a tiny molecule called miR-15b-5p plays an important role in preventing fatty liver disease in chickens. When chickens eat …
Read MoreAcupuncture May Help Diabetic Rats Control Blood Sugar Better
Researchers tested whether a special type of acupuncture called electroacupuncture could help rats with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar and fat …
Read MoreHow Cancer Cells Switch Energy Sources to Survive
Scientists discovered that cancer cells can change which nutrients they use to fuel their growth, depending on what's available. Using a new tracking method, …
Read MoreGoji Berry Extract May Help Control Blood Sugar in Diabetes
Researchers tested a natural compound from goji berries called LBP to see if it could help people with diabetes control their blood sugar better. Using lab …
Read MoreSpecial Supplements Help Bodies Handle Carbs Better
Scientists studied mice with a rare genetic condition called acute intermittent porphyria to see if special supplements could help their bodies handle …
Read MoreNew Supplement Shows Promise for Blood Sugar Control in Obese Adults
Researchers tested a new supplement called pA1c®HI on 17 people with obesity to see if it could help their bodies handle blood sugar better. Half the group …
Read MoreToo Much Selenium May Affect Blood Sugar in Middle-Aged Women
Researchers studied over 1,400 Chinese women over 45 to understand how selenium (a mineral found in foods) affects blood sugar control. They discovered that …
Read MoreHow Different Weight Loss Surgeries Affect Your Blood Sugar
Researchers studied 44 people who had weight loss surgery to understand how their bodies handle sugar differently after the operation. They used a computer …
Read MoreBlood Markers Show How Lifestyle Changes Help Prevent Diabetes
Researchers studied 624 people to understand how their bodies change when they make healthier choices to prevent type 2 diabetes. They found specific markers …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Older Men Control Blood Sugar Better Than Women
Researchers studied how vitamin D affects blood sugar control in aging mice, finding that it may work differently in males versus females. The study discovered …
Read MoreHow Your Body's Energy Systems Affect Eye Blood Vessel Growth
Scientists are discovering that the way our cells use energy and nutrients might be key to preventing serious eye diseases that cause blindness. This research …
Read MoreNew Way to Measure How Your Body Absorbs Sugar
Scientists developed a new laboratory method to better understand how sugar gets absorbed in your intestines. Using a special rat intestine model that keeps …
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 MoreHow Your Blood Sugar Might Affect Impulsive Behavior
Scientists are taking a fresh look at an old idea: that low blood sugar might make people more likely to act impulsively or aggressively. For nearly 100 years, …
Read MoreA Supplement Called Betaine May Help Fix Blood Sugar Problems
Scientists studied whether a natural compound called betaine could help fix blood sugar control problems caused by too much selenium. They gave mice different …
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