Understanding PCOS: What Science Now Knows About This Common Condition
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a health condition that affects many women of childbearing age, causing problems with fertility, weight management, and …
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Berry Supplement May Help Your Body Burn Fat Better
Researchers gave mice a special berry supplement called maqui while feeding them a high-fat diet. They discovered that maqui changed the bacteria in the mice's …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound Shows Promise for Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered that a natural compound called costunolide, found in plants, may help treat fatty liver disease and improve how the body handles blood …
Read MoreEating Less of One Amino Acid May Help Fight Fat and Brain Inflammation
Researchers studied how limiting methionine, a building block found in protein-rich foods, affects weight gain and health problems caused by eating too much …
Read MoreSpecial Tea Compound Helps Control Blood Sugar by Changing Gut Bacteria
Researchers discovered that a natural compound found in a traditional Chinese tea called Fu brick tea may help people with type 2 diabetes. In a study with …
Read MoreWhy High Insulin Levels May Lead to Weight Gain and Heart Problems
Scientists are investigating whether having too much insulin in your blood could be a major reason why people gain weight and develop heart disease. This …
Read MoreLow-Carb, High-Fat Diets May Help Control Blood Sugar Markers
Researchers looked at eating patterns from nearly 20,000 American adults over 20 years to understand how different diets affect insulin resistance—a condition …
Read MoreNatural Herb Extract Helps Mice Lose Weight by Changing Gut Bacteria
Researchers tested a plant-based extract rich in flavonoids (natural compounds found in plants) on mice fed a high-fat diet. The extract helped reduce weight …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Help Mice Lose Weight and Control Blood Sugar
Scientists created a special type of bacteria in the lab that might help fight type 2 diabetes. They tested it on mice that were overweight and had trouble …
Read MoreExtra Weight and Blood Sugar Problems May Weaken Bones in Teens
Researchers studied 92 teenagers to understand how weight and blood sugar problems affect bone health. They found that overweight teens with blood sugar issues …
Read MoreYour Body's Ability to Handle Sugar Affects How Diet Changes You
Researchers followed 71 adults for a year to understand how their bodies respond to the food they eat. They discovered that people whose bodies handle sugar …
Read MoreExercise Hormone May Help Brain Fight Obesity-Related Inflammation
Scientists discovered that irisin, a natural hormone your body makes when you exercise, might help reduce harmful inflammation in the brain that's linked to …
Read MoreHow a Tiny Molecule Stops Your Body From Burning Extra Fat
Scientists discovered that a small piece of genetic material called miR-200b-3p may prevent your body from converting regular fat into calorie-burning brown …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Reduce Belly Fat and Blood Sugar Problems
Researchers looked at 50 different studies to see if vitamin D supplements could help people with obesity and metabolic syndrome—a condition involving excess …
Read MoreA Fat That Might Help Your Body Handle Sugar Better
Scientists tested whether a natural fat called lauric acid could help obese mice process fats and sugar more efficiently. They fed mice a high-fat diet to make …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D May Worsen PCOS: What You Need to Know
Researchers studied whether low vitamin D levels are connected to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common condition affecting reproductive health in women. …
Read MoreIntense Workouts Plus Dieting Beat Either One Alone for Prediabetes
Researchers studied 68 adults with prediabetes—a condition where blood sugar is higher than normal but not yet diabetic—to see what works best to reverse it. …
Read MoreHow a Protein in Fat Cells Affects Your Body's Blood Sugar Control
Scientists discovered that a protein called SIAH2 found in immune cells within fat tissue plays an important role in how your body handles blood sugar and …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound May Help Your Body Handle Sugar Better
Researchers discovered that coptisine, a natural substance found in plants, might help people's bodies process sugar more effectively. In studies with mice and …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Herb Mix May Help Control Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers tested a traditional Chinese herbal formula called Xiehuang San on mice with type 2 diabetes to understand how it works. After four weeks of …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Boosts Weight Loss Drug Results
Researchers studied 53 people taking tirzepatide, a new weight loss medication, to see if eating a Mediterranean diet (lots of vegetables, fish, and olive oil) …
Read MorePCOS During Pregnancy: What Matters Most for Mom and Baby
Researchers studied 425 pregnant women with gestational diabetes (a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy) to understand how a condition called PCOS …
Read MoreHow to Fight Insulin Resistance: Medicines and Lifestyle Changes
Insulin resistance—when your body doesn't respond well to insulin, a hormone that controls blood sugar—is becoming more common as people age. A new review of …
Read MoreHow Your Food Choices Change Your Genes and Affect Blood Sugar
Scientists studied nearly 1,700 adults to understand how the foods we eat can change how our genes work, which affects our body's ability to control blood …
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 MoreHow Blood Vessel Cells Control Weight and Diabetes Risk
Scientists discovered that a protein called FUNDC1 in blood vessel cells plays a major role in how our bodies handle extra food and develop obesity and type 2 …
Read MoreNew Test Helps Pick the Best Diet for Weight Loss
Scientists studied 242 adults with insulin resistance (a condition where the body struggles to use sugar properly) to see if a new health score could help …
Read MoreWhy Vitamin D Matters for Teen Blood Sugar Control
Researchers studied nearly 3,800 Korean teenagers to understand how vitamin D affects their body's ability to control blood sugar. They found that most teens …
Read MoreWhy Immune Cells Go Wrong in Obesity and How to Fix It
Scientists discovered that a protein called Sirt6 helps control immune cells in your body, and when you gain weight, this protein decreases. When Sirt6 levels …
Read MoreExercise and Food Classes Help Teens Lower Heart Disease Risk
Researchers tested whether combining exercise classes with nutrition education could help overweight and obese teenagers improve their heart health. Over 10 …
Read MoreA Body Chemical That Helps Fight Weight Gain and Blood Sugar Problems
Scientists discovered that a natural chemical in your body called monoamine oxidase A (MAO A) helps protect against weight gain and blood sugar problems when …
Read MoreNew Plant Compound Shows Promise for Memory and Diabetes Problems
Researchers tested a new compound called DMB, made from a natural plant ingredient, to see if it could help with both memory loss and diabetes-related …
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 MoreNew Blood Tests May Help Spot Diabetes and Insulin Problems Early
Researchers studied nearly 20,000 Americans to find the best blood tests for catching diabetes and insulin resistance early. They looked at six different …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Supplements May Help Control Blood Sugar
Researchers reviewed 48 studies about special supplements containing helpful bacteria (probiotics and synbiotics) and how they affect blood sugar control in …
Read MoreTwo Drugs Together May Protect Eyes from Diabetes Damage
Researchers tested whether two medications called nebivolol and tadalafil could protect the eyes of rats with insulin resistance—a condition where the body …
Read MoreCan Pomegranate Help Control Blood Sugar? What Science Shows
Researchers combined results from multiple studies to see if eating pomegranate or drinking pomegranate juice could help people control their blood sugar …
Read MoreCan Blueberries Help Fight Weight Gain From Junk Food?
Researchers wanted to know if blueberries could help protect mice from gaining weight and developing health problems when eating a diet full of processed …
Read MoreHow Your Gut's Digestion Process May Trigger Type 2 Diabetes
Scientists have discovered a new theory about how type 2 diabetes develops, focusing on a small part of your intestines called the duodenum. Instead of just …
Read MoreLutein May Help Diabetes Medicine Work Better
Researchers discovered that lutein, a natural substance found in leafy green vegetables, might make metformin (a common diabetes medicine) work even better at …
Read MoreNew Supplement Shows Promise for Heart Health and Weight
Researchers tested a supplement called polyglucosamine L112 to see if it could help people with metabolic syndrome—a condition that increases heart disease …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Control Weight and Heart Health
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of tiny bacteria living in your stomach play a huge role in whether you develop metabolic syndrome—a condition …
Read MoreHow Diet and Exercise Help Fight Two Different Diseases
Scientists discovered that diabetes and multiple sclerosis (MS), two diseases that seem completely different, actually share similar problems in the body. Both …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Prevent Pregnancy Diabetes
Researchers discovered that a specific type of bacteria called Akkermansia muciniphila, when specially treated, might help prevent gestational diabetes—a type …
Read MoreNew Compound May Help Protect Livers Damaged by Alcohol
Researchers tested a compound called sodium orthovanadate (SOV) to see if it could protect rat livers from damage caused by alcohol and fatty foods. The study …
Read MoreWhite Kidney Bean Extract May Help With PCOS in New Study
Researchers tested whether white kidney bean extract could help treat polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common hormone disorder affecting women's fertility …
Read MoreWeight Loss Helps Egg Development in PCOS, But Doesn't Always Fix Ovulation
Women with PCOS (a common hormone condition) who lost weight through dieting showed improvements in how their eggs develop, with fewer chaotic egg formations. …
Read MoreNew Discovery: Turning Off One Gene May Help Fatty Liver Disease
Scientists found that a gene called ME1 plays a major role in fatty liver disease, a condition where fat builds up in the liver. When researchers removed this …
Read MoreCan a Keto Diet Help Women With PCOS Feel Better?
A new review looked at eight studies about how a ketogenic diet (a diet very low in carbs and high in fat) might help women with PCOS, a common hormone …
Read MoreCannabis May Help Fix Metabolism Problems in Obese Mice
Researchers tested whether cannabis could help fix metabolic problems caused by obesity in mice. They compared lean mice to obese mice, then gave some obese …
Read MoreDoes Olive Oil Help Control Blood Sugar? What 51 Studies Reveal
Researchers combined results from 51 scientific studies involving over 4,300 people to see if olive oil helps control blood sugar and insulin levels. While …
Read MoreWhy Your Muscle Type Matters More Than Amino Acids for Blood Sugar Control
Scientists compared two groups of healthy young adults to understand why some people struggle with blood sugar control while others don't. They discovered that …
Read MoreLoneliness and Inactivity Linked to Insulin Problems in Workers
Researchers studied over 117,000 Spanish workers to understand what causes insulin resistance—a condition where your body struggles to use insulin properly, …
Read MoreNew Plant Compound Shows Promise for PCOS Treatment in Study
Researchers tested a natural compound called laurolitsine on mice with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), a common hormone condition affecting millions of …
Read MoreSpicy Pepper Waste Could Help Control Type 2 Diabetes
Scientists discovered that a fiber found in leftover capsicum peppers (the waste from processing peppers) may help people with type 2 diabetes control their …
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 MoreWeight Loss Surgery Changes Hunger Hormones and Improves Metabolism
Researchers studied how a type of weight loss surgery affects the body's hunger signals and ability to control blood sugar in obese rats. They compared the …
Read MoreSpecial Diet Helps Women With PCOS Lose Weight in 4 Weeks
Researchers tested a low-calorie ketogenic diet (a diet very low in carbs and high in fats) on 13 women with PCOS, a common hormone condition that affects …
Read MoreJapanese Diet vs. Diabetes Pill: Which Works Better?
Researchers compared two different approaches to treating newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes: a modified traditional Japanese diet and a medication called …
Read MoreExercise and Smart Eating Can Help Manage PCOS Symptoms
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormone condition that affects many women. This review looked at 30 years of research to find the best ways to …
Read MoreWhy Your Body's Fat Storage Affects How It Processes Food
Scientists discovered that people who store extra fat in their liver respond differently to eating a fatty, sugary meal compared to those with less liver fat. …
Read MoreTwo Plant Compounds Together May Help Fight Obesity and Blood Sugar Problems
Researchers discovered that two natural compounds found in traditional Chinese herbs—berberine and wogonin—work together to reduce inflammation and improve how …
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 MoreWhy PCOS Happens and How Lifestyle Changes Can Help
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common health condition affecting women of reproductive age that involves multiple body systems working together in …
Read MoreBetter Blood Sugar Control May Help You Stay Strong as You Age
Researchers studied over 26,000 Americans to understand how the body's ability to handle blood sugar affects weakness and frailty in older adults. They found …
Read MoreCan Chromium Help Women With PCOS? What Science Shows
Researchers looked at 10 studies involving 683 women to see if taking chromium supplements could help treat polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a common …
Read MoreWhy Women with PCOS Need to Know About Health Risks
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition affecting millions of women worldwide that goes beyond just irregular periods. This research review …
Read MoreHow Exercise Helps Your Muscles Burn Fat Better
Scientists discovered that aerobic exercise (like running or cycling) helps your muscles get rid of excess fat by activating a special protein called the …
Read MoreAir Pollution During Pregnancy May Increase Weight Gain Risk Later
A new study found that when pregnant mice were exposed to air pollution (specifically tiny particles called PM2.5), their babies grew up to be more vulnerable …
Read MoreWhy Some People Lose Weight Easier Than Others
Scientists discovered that people respond differently to dieting because of differences in their genes. When researchers looked at blood cells from people who …
Read MoreVitamin D and Probiotics May Help PCOS Patients Undergoing Fertility Treatment
Researchers tested whether taking vitamin D and probiotics together could help women with PCOS (a common hormone condition) who were trying to get pregnant …
Read MoreAcupuncture May Help Diabetic Rats Control Blood Sugar Better
Researchers tested whether acupuncture could help rats with type 2 diabetes improve how their bodies handle blood sugar. They used a special type of …
Read MoreDoes Cutting Sugary Drinks in Childhood Help Teens Stay Healthy?
Researchers followed nearly 1,000 kids from birth through their teenage years to see what happens when families drink fewer sugary beverages and fruit juices. …
Read MoreNew Test Spots Heart Disease Risk Before It Starts
Researchers created a new screening tool to identify people at risk for metabolic syndrome—a group of health problems that increase the chance of heart disease …
Read MoreWhy Vitamin D Matters for Overweight Teens Going Through Puberty
Researchers in Turkey studied 418 children and teens (ages 6-18) who were overweight or obese to understand how vitamin D, body weight, and insulin (a hormone …
Read MoreVitamin D and Genes May Explain Why Some Women Get PCOS
Researchers in India studied 170 women with PCOS and 150 healthy women to understand how vitamin D deficiency and specific genetic variations work together to …
Read MoreVitamin D Levels May Help Explain Why Some Obese People Stay Healthier
Researchers studied over 1,500 people in China who struggle with weight to understand how vitamin D affects their health. They found that people with higher …
Read MoreCan Skipping Meals Help Control Type 2 Diabetes?
Researchers are testing two different ways of eating less frequently to see if they help people with type 2 diabetes feel better and lose weight. One approach …
Read MoreWhy Your Body's Insulin Levels May Affect Your Joint Health
Researchers looked at data from over 6,000 Americans to understand why some people develop arthritis in their joints. They discovered that people with higher …
Read MoreA Simple Body Test That Predicts Weight Loss Success in Diabetics
Researchers studied 223 people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who followed an extreme low-calorie diet (eating only 300-600 calories per day for 9 days). …
Read MoreWhy Your Blood Sugar and Brain Health May Be Connected
Scientists are discovering that Parkinson's disease, a condition affecting how the brain controls movement, may be linked to metabolic problems like diabetes …
Read MoreIntermittent vs. Regular Dieting: Which Helps Women Lose Weight Better?
Researchers wanted to find out if taking breaks from eating (intermittent fasting) works better than regular calorie-cutting for women with obesity who have a …
Read MoreBile Acids and Blood Sugar: What Your Gut Tells Your Pancreas
Researchers studied over 1,000 older adults in Italy to understand how bile acids—substances your body makes to digest fat—affect how well your body handles …
Read MoreWhy Some Older Adults Get Both Weak Muscles and Extra Weight
As people age, some develop a tricky problem: they lose muscle while gaining fat at the same time. This combination, called sarcopenia and obesity together, is …
Read MoreThree Different Types of Type 2 Diabetes Found in Teens
Researchers discovered that type 2 diabetes in young people isn't one-size-fits-all. By studying 641 teenagers and young adults with newly diagnosed type 2 …
Read MoreExercise and Probiotics Team Up to Lower Blood Sugar in Diabetic Rats
Researchers tested whether intense exercise and special bacteria supplements could help control blood sugar in rats with diabetes. They split 30 rats into five …
Read MoreA Plant Compound May Help Protect Your Brain from Unhealthy Eating
Researchers discovered that puerarin, a natural compound found in plants, may help protect the brain from damage caused by eating too much fatty and sugary …
Read MoreFish Oil Supplement May Help Reverse Diabetes Damage in Fat Cells
Researchers discovered that krill oil, a supplement made from tiny shrimp-like creatures, may help people with type 2 diabetes by fixing problems in their fat …
Read MoreSupplements That May Help Women With PCOS: What Science Shows
Researchers looked at 46 different studies involving over 30,000 women with PCOS (a common hormone condition) to see if supplements could help. They found that …
Read MoreFoods That Cause Inflammation May Increase Diabetes Risk for Some Women
Researchers followed nearly 4,300 women who had gestational diabetes during pregnancy to see if certain eating patterns increased their risk of developing type …
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 MoreEating in a Time Window Doesn't Help Liver Disease in All Cases
Researchers tested whether eating all your food within an 8-hour window each day could help prevent liver damage and scarring. They used mice with a special …
Read MoreHow an Amino Acid Supplement May Help Fix Selenium-Related Blood Sugar Problems
Researchers discovered that too much selenium in the diet can cause insulin resistance (when your body struggles to control blood sugar). In this mouse study, …
Read MoreHigh Iron Levels Linked to Weight Gain and Liver Problems in Men
Researchers in Brazil studied 113 adults to understand the connection between iron levels in the blood and body weight. They found that people with higher iron …
Read MoreSpecial Fibers May Help Fix PCOS by Changing Gut Bacteria
Scientists discovered that two types of dietary fiber—resistant starch and arabinoxylan—may help treat polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) by changing the …
Read MoreNew Drug Helps Heart Recover Better After Weight Loss
Researchers studied how a medication called finerenone could help the heart recover when people lose weight after obesity. Using mice that were fed an …
Read MoreNatural Supplements May Help Women with PCOS Balance Hormones
Researchers reviewed 78 studies about using natural supplements to help women with PCOS (a common hormone condition). They found that certain supplements like …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Control Diabetes
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of tiny bacteria living in your stomach play a huge role in whether you develop diabetes. When these bacteria get …
Read MoreBody's Sugar Control Problems Linked to Heart Disease Risk
Researchers studied over 11,600 American adults to understand how the body's difficulty controlling blood sugar relates to heart disease risk. They found that …
Read MoreNew Nanoparticle Shows Promise for Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered a tiny particle made from carbon (called QF70) that may help treat metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), …
Read MoreWhy Fatty Foods and Sugar Together Are Extra Dangerous for Diabetes
A new review of scientific research shows that eating too much fatty food combined with too much sugar creates a "double trouble" effect that's worse than …
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 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 …
Read MoreSimple Blood Test May Predict Health Risks in People With Multiple Conditions
Researchers studied a large group of Americans to understand how well a simple blood test can predict who might have serious health problems or die from heart …
Read MoreTwo Treatments Help Women with PCOS Control Blood Sugar and Cholesterol
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) often struggle with insulin resistance, which increases their risk of heart disease and diabetes. Researchers …
Read MoreWhy Body Shape Matters More Than Vitamins for PCOS Health
Researchers studied women with PCOS (a common hormone condition) to understand what causes health problems like diabetes and heart disease. They looked at age, …
Read MoreAmaranth Leaves May Help Control Blood Sugar Like Diabetes Medicine
Researchers tested whether eating amaranth leaves could help control blood sugar in rats with diabetes. They found that rats fed a diet containing 10% amaranth …
Read MorePoor Blood Sugar Control Linked to Depression Symptoms in New Study
A new study of 94 adults found that people with insulin resistance - when the body struggles to use blood sugar properly - were more likely to experience …
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