A 20% tax on junk food could save more lives than a sugar tax
Every Australian shopper knows the pull of cheap junk foods lining supermarket shelves. Meanwhile, the cost of fresh fruit and vegetables continues to climb.
Mar 26, 2026
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Endocrinology news
DOCK10 emerges as key trigger of dangerous insulin hypersecretion in rare pancreatic tumors
The dedicator of cytokinesis 10 (DOCK10) gene has been identified as a key driver of abnormal insulin secretion in insulinomas, as reported by researchers from Institute of Science Tokyo. Using surgical specimens and patient-derived ...
Mar 26, 2026
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Discovery of pathway that activates brown fat could lead to new obesity treatment
Researchers have determined how a key protein activates brown fat by expanding blood vessels and nerves in the heat-generating tissue. The findings, published in Nature Communications, point to a potential strategy for treating ...
Mar 25, 2026
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Experts propose 10-year trial testing GLP-1 drugs to prevent obesity-related cancers
In new research to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO2026) in Istanbul, Turkey (12–15 May), a global panel of 21 obesity and cancer experts suggest that to test the potential efficacy of the new generation ...
Mar 25, 2026
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Could a new type of weight‑loss pill shake up the market? Here's what to know about orforglipron
A new type of daily pill has proven more effective for weight loss and blood sugar control than its currently available counterparts, according to a recent trial. The drug, known as orforglipron, could be a game-changer in ...
Mar 25, 2026
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Lower hemoglobin levels may offer several health benefits
Hemoglobin is a vital protein found in red blood cells and its primary function is to transport oxygen from the lungs to various tissues throughout the body. According to Finnish reference values, normal hemoglobin levels ...
Mar 25, 2026
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Widespread temptations bad news for people with a high risk of diabetes, says study
Type 2 diabetes is often triggered by a sedentary lifestyle or poor diet. At the same time, however, some people have genes that make it much more likely they will develop the disease. In other words, they are far more susceptible ...
Mar 24, 2026
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New algorithm can better manage type 2 diabetes, study finds
A University of Virginia Center for Diabetes Technology-developed algorithm—paired with a continuous glucose monitor—can help users better manage their type 2 diabetes by recommending insulin-dose adjustments, a new study ...
Mar 24, 2026
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Insulin prices fell for Medicare patients under Biden-era caps, study finds
Biden-era policies have reined in insulin prices for Medicare patients, a new study says. Roughly three out of four (75%) Medicare prescription beneficiaries were paying $35 or less for each month's supply of insulin within ...
Mar 24, 2026
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B-type natriuretic peptide shows promise as a predictor of kidney disease progression in diabetes
The relationship between cardiovascular dysfunction and renal impairment is widely recognized as the cardiorenal interaction, a complex physiological link in which damage to one organ can accelerate deterioration in the other. ...
Mar 24, 2026
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