New Nanoparticle Delivery Could Make Ferulic Acid Work Better for Weight Loss
Researchers developed tiny particles called nanocarriers to deliver ferulic acid—a natural compound found in plants—more effectively to help with obesity and …
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Your Gut Bacteria May Control How Your Body Handles Sugar
Scientists discovered that the bacteria living in your digestive system play a surprising role in how your body processes sugar and maintains healthy blood …
Read MoreHow Exercise Stops Junk Food From Shrinking Your Muscles
Eating too much fatty food can make your muscles shrink and weaker, even if you're gaining weight elsewhere. Scientists discovered that doing regular …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compounds May Help Control Blood Sugar Before Diabetes
When your body struggles to control blood sugar levels, it's called dysglycemia—a warning sign that can lead to heart disease and type 2 diabetes. This …
Read MoreWhy Fat Cells Get Bigger When You Eat Too Much
Scientists discovered that a protein called HIF1α acts like a control switch that tells fat cells to store more fat when you eat a high-fat diet. Using mice …
Read MoreDoes 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 …
Read MoreYour Liver's Secret Signal for Burning Fat and Staying Healthy
Scientists discovered a special messenger called Ihh that your liver makes when you eat. This messenger travels through your blood and tells your body to burn …
Read MoreA Special Fat That May Help Your Body Control Blood Sugar
Scientists discovered that a type of fat called nonadecanoic acid (C19:0) might help your body handle blood sugar better and prevent type 2 diabetes. …
Read MoreBelly Massage May Help Control Type 2 Diabetes Like Medicine
Researchers tested a traditional belly massage technique called Mo-Rubbing on mice with type 2 diabetes. They found that the massage worked almost as well as a …
Read MoreNew Drug Shows Promise for Diabetes and Weight-Related Health Problems
Scientists tested a new experimental drug called YR3-16 that may help people with obesity and type 2 diabetes. In studies with mice, the drug improved how …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Helpers: New Ways to Fight Metabolic Syndrome
Scientists are discovering that special substances called prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics can help fix problems with your gut bacteria, which may …
Read MoreHow Two Body Chemicals Work Together to Boost Metabolism
Scientists discovered that two important chemicals in your body—adiponectin and irisin—work together to help control how your body uses energy and manages …
Read MoreDoes Eating Barley Help Control Blood Sugar?
Researchers looked at 31 different studies involving over 1,300 people to see if eating barley could help control blood sugar levels. Barley is a grain that …
Read MoreLow-Carb Diets May Help Your Body Handle Sugar Better
Researchers followed nearly 10,000 Brazilian adults for 8 years to see how eating fewer carbohydrates affected their health. They found that people who ate …
Read MoreWeight Loss Helps Your Heart Even Without Changing Body Shape
Scientists studied two groups of people who lost weight through diet and exercise changes. They wanted to know if the health improvements came from losing fat …
Read MoreNew Surgery Combo Helps Obese Rats Lose Weight and Control Blood Sugar
Researchers tested a new surgical approach combining two procedures on obese rats to see if it could help them lose weight and improve their metabolism. The …
Read MoreStem Cell Particles May Help Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered that tiny particles released by bone marrow stem cells may help treat fatty liver disease by controlling how the liver makes fat and …
Read MoreSpecial Ginseng May Help Aging Bodies Control Blood Sugar
Researchers tested a specially treated red ginseng product on older mice to see if it could help with aging-related health problems. They found that the …
Read MoreDoes Skipping Meals Help Your Body Stay Healthy?
Scientists reviewed research on intermittent fasting—eating during certain times and fasting during others—to understand how it affects your body's hormones …
Read MoreA Fermented Drink Ingredient May Help Control Blood Sugar in Diabetes
Researchers tested a special substance from kefir (a fermented milk drink) to see if it could help rats with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar better. …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D Help Prevent and Manage Diabetes?
Researchers reviewed what we know about vitamin D's role in three types of diabetes: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes (which happens during pregnancy). …
Read MoreNew Blood Test Could Help Catch Metabolic Problems in Kids Early
Researchers tested different blood markers to see which ones best predict metabolic syndrome—a group of health problems that increase disease risk—in nearly …
Read MoreWhy Low-Carb Diets May Work Better for Some Black Women
Researchers studied 69 African American women with obesity to understand how their bodies burn calories differently on low-carb versus low-fat diets. After 10 …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats Before Baby is Born May Shape Child's Health
Researchers studied over 2,500 children in Greece to understand how folic acid supplements taken by mothers during pregnancy might affect their children's …
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 MoreHow Weight Loss and Exercise Fix Your Muscles at the Cellular Level
Researchers studied 21 adults with obesity who completed a 3-month program combining weight loss and exercise training. They discovered that this combination …
Read MoreWhy Steroid Shots Can Spike Blood Sugar in Diabetics
Researchers studied what happens to blood sugar levels when people with diabetes receive a steroid injection to help with pain. They found that blood sugar …
Read MoreWhen You Eat Matters: How Meal Timing Affects Weight
Scientists reviewed dozens of studies about how the timing of meals affects our bodies and weight. They found that eating more food earlier in the day and …
Read MoreCould Rare Sugars Help Control Blood Sugar and Heart Health?
Researchers reviewed studies about rare sugars—special types of sweeteners that work differently in your body than regular sugar. Scientists found that rare …
Read MoreEating on a Schedule Doesn't Help Weight or Heart Health
Researchers tested whether eating all your food within an 8-hour window could improve health in women who were overweight. Some women ate early (8am-4pm) while …
Read MoreDoes Eating Less Often Help You Lose Weight?
Researchers reviewed studies about how often we eat and whether eating at certain times (called intermittent fasting) helps with weight loss. They found that …
Read MoreWalking and Jogging Help Older Adults Control Blood Sugar
Researchers wanted to see if aerobic exercise—like brisk walking or jogging—could help older adults keep their blood sugar levels healthy. They studied 34 …
Read MoreWeightlifting Beats Running for Fighting Obesity and Blood Sugar Problems
Scientists compared two types of exercise to see which one works better for people struggling with weight and blood sugar control. They studied obese mice …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Control Type 2 Diabetes
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of tiny bacteria living in your gut play a big role in type 2 diabetes. A new review of multiple studies shows …
Read MoreLow-Carb Diet Plus New Diabetes Drug Works Better Together
Researchers tested whether combining a ketogenic diet (very low in carbs) with a diabetes medication called dulaglutide could help people with type 2 diabetes …
Read MoreNew Nanoparticles Show Promise for Fighting Obesity Without Side Effects
Researchers developed tiny particles loaded with a natural hormone that could help fight obesity by turning regular fat into calorie-burning fat. In animal …
Read MoreEating on a Schedule: How Timing Your Meals May Help Fight Diabetes
Researchers reviewed studies about a new eating approach called time-restricted eating (TRE), where people eat all their meals within a specific time window …
Read MoreDiet vs. Surgery: Which Helps Diabetics Control Blood Sugar Better?
Researchers compared two ways people with type 2 diabetes and obesity lost weight: through careful dieting or gastric bypass surgery. Both groups lost about …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Herb Mix Shows Promise for Type 2 Diabetes in Rats
Researchers tested a traditional Chinese herbal formula called Sanghuang Tongxie Formula on rats with type 2 diabetes to see how it works. They discovered that …
Read MoreCinnamon Compound May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers discovered that cinnamic acid, a natural compound found in cinnamon, may help prevent type 2 diabetes by improving how the body uses insulin. In a …
Read MoreBest Diets for Managing Type 2 Diabetes: What Science Says Works
This comprehensive review examines the most effective dietary approaches for managing type 2 diabetes. Researchers analyzed evidence for several eating …
Read MoreStanding More Each Day May Help Your Body Use Energy Better
Scientists studied 64 adults with metabolic syndrome to see if sitting less could improve how their bodies switch between burning fat and sugar for energy. …
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