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7 hours 18 mins may be optimal sleep length for avoiding type 2 diabetes precursor
Sleeping for 7 hours and 18 minutes every night may be the sweet spot for warding off the risk of insulin resistance—the precursor to type 2 diabetes—suggests a large observational study published in the open access journal ...
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Natural anti-inflammatory protein could save lives of sepsis patients, mouse study suggests
A naturally occurring protein in the human body could protect people from one of the world's biggest killers—sepsis. The protein's ability to reduce inflammation in a preclinical study raises hopes that it could be the ...
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CDC reports on prevalence of obesity, severe obesity in U.S. adults, children
The prevalence of obesity and severe obesity markedly increased among adults and children in the United States from the 1970s and 1980s until now, according to two reports published in the February Health E-Stats, a publication ...
Mar 2, 2026
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Can you actually have a 'slow' or 'fast' metabolism?
Have you ever heard someone claim they have a fast metabolism? This typically means they can eat whatever they want without gaining weight. Meanwhile, others blame their inability to lose weight on having a slow metabolism.But ...
Mar 2, 2026
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Understanding the link between diabetes and heart health
Many individuals are surprised to learn that diabetes doesn't just affect blood sugar; it also greatly increases the risk of developing heart disease. The good news is that there are many steps people can take to protect ...
Mar 2, 2026
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Guidance provided for transition from pediatric to adult endocrine care
In a joint guidance document issued by the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and European Society of Endocrinology and published online in the European Journal of Endocrinology, recommendations are presented for ...
Mar 2, 2026
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The science of Ramadan fasting
The month of Ramadan, which began last week, is when many Muslims around the world fast from dawn to sunset, refraining from food, drink, and other physical needs as an act of worship and self-discipline.
Mar 1, 2026
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After total pancreatectomy, most endocrine crises hit within three months
After undergoing a total pancreatectomy, where the pancreas is surgically removed in its entirety, many patients face potentially life-threatening endocrine complications like hypoglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis. This ...
Feb 28, 2026
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Drug that targets immune cells shows potential as new treatment for diabetic heart disease
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have found that a medication originally developed for glycemic control can reverse serious heart damage—not by controlling blood sugar as originally intended, but by retraining ...
Feb 27, 2026
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AI accurately spots medical disorder from privacy-conscious hand images
An AI can accurately diagnose a rare endocrinological condition just by analyzing pictures of the back of the hand and the clenched fist. The privacy-conscious achievement by Kobe University holds promise for establishing ...
Feb 27, 2026
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Understanding GLP-1 signaling: A path to better therapies
About one in eight U.S. adults are currently taking a GLP-1 drug such as Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound to treat diabetes, obesity, or other conditions, according to a KFF Health Tracking poll. But many suffer from significant ...
Feb 27, 2026
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Metabolic dysfunction is main driver of chronic kidney disease risk
Metabolic dysfunction, rather than steatotic liver disease (SLD), seems to be the main driver of chronic kidney disease (CKD) risk, according to research published online Feb. 23 in Nutrition & Diabetes.
Feb 27, 2026
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Seasonality likely to affect male fertility, study shows
The quality of sperm is highest in the summer and lowest in the winter, according to a new study by scientists at University of Manchester, Queen's University (Ontario, Canada), and Cryos International (Aarhus, Denmark). ...
Feb 27, 2026
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Study reveals genetic balancing act between autoimmunity and cancer risk
An autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland, called autoimmune hypothyroidism (AIHT), is the most common autoimmune disease, yet it remains largely understudied. New research from scientists at Broad Institute, ...
Feb 26, 2026
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New GLP-1 pill orforglipron outperforms oral semaglutide in yearlong diabetes trial
A novel GLP-1 receptor agonist (RA) pill called orforglipron leads to a larger reduction in blood sugar levels after a year than the current available oral GLP-1 RA (semaglutide), finds a phase 3 randomized controlled trial ...
Feb 26, 2026
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Oral semaglutide found to lower risk of heart failure events in people with type 2 diabetes
An international clinical trial has found that an oral form of semaglutide, a widely used diabetes drug, reduced the risk of serious heart failure events in people with type 2 diabetes who already had heart failure. The findings, ...
Feb 26, 2026
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If you're struggling to lose weight, could chilling your carbs help?
Online influencers claim the secret to low-calorie rice, pasta and potatoes may be as simple as chilling out.
Feb 26, 2026
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Nutrient timing found to influence gene activity in adipose tissue
Human metabolism is regulated by internal clocks, the so-called circadian rhythms. Many processes, such as sugar uptake, fat burning, or hormone release, oscillate during the day, i.e., they fluctuate and exhibit characteristic ...
Feb 26, 2026
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Why children enter puberty earlier: New study summarizes 10 years of research
A new Danish study compiles 10 years of research from one of the world's largest and most detailed puberty cohorts and points to three main conclusions: puberty is occurring earlier; genes, pregnancy and family life all play ...
Feb 26, 2026
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Keto diet may restore exercise benefits in people with high blood sugar
To be healthy, conventional wisdom tells us to exercise and limit fatty foods. Exercise helps us lose weight and build muscle. It makes our hearts stronger and boosts how we take in and use oxygen for energy—one of the ...
Feb 25, 2026
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Cell signaling step sharpens understanding of how the body responds to exercise's energy demands
Researchers have investigated the role of a certain enzyme in regulating energy in muscle and exercise performance for decades, but a new study by Virginia Tech scientists has identified more precisely than ever how this ...
Feb 25, 2026
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GLP-1 drugs combined with healthy lifestyle habits linked to reduced cardiovascular risk among diabetes patients
Individuals living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) had a significantly lower risk of poor cardiovascular health when they used a GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) in combination with adhering to healthy lifestyle habits, according ...
Feb 25, 2026
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Thyroid eye disease tied to higher prevalence of human papillomavirus
Patients with thyroid eye disease (TED) have a higher prevalence of low-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) diagnosed before autoimmune hyperthyroidism onset than matched controls, according to a research letter published online ...
Feb 25, 2026
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It's not just about the number on the scale: The hidden value of so-called 'yo-yo dieting'
So-called "yo-yo dieting" confers long-term health benefits, according to a new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers. "Yo-yo dieting" is a pattern in which individuals lose weight through lifestyle interventions ...
Feb 24, 2026
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How an anti-obesity drug improves metabolism beyond weight loss
Tirzepatide is one of the drugs that has revolutionized the treatment of obesity and other conditions such as diabetes in recent years. Despite its clinical success, its precise molecular and cellular mechanisms are still ...
Feb 24, 2026
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