According to a 12-week study of 72 adults with pre-diabetes, consumption of either chickpeas or black beans improves markers of inflammation in prediabetic people, and consumption of chickpeas also modulates cholesterol. Eating a cup of beans a day may offer measurable benefits for heart and metabolic health. Image credit: PDPics. “Individuals with pre-diabetes often exhibit … Read more
What is the best diet to reduce heart disease and risk of diabetes? Research suggests that a back-to-basics approach may be the key to overcoming the fad diet trend. Study: The impact of dietary interventions on cardiometabolic health. Image credit: New Africa/Shutterstock.com A recent paper published in the journal Cardiovascular Diabetology reviews dietary interventions for cardiometabolic health. An … Read more
What is the simple secret to living longer and reducing your risks for heart disease, diabetes, and cancer? Mixing up your daily fruits, veggies, and teas suggests an extensive study. Study: High diversity of dietary flavonoid intake is associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality and major chronic diseases. Image credit: marilyn barbone/Shutterstock.com A recent study published … Read more
Over 500 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes-a disease that contributes to major complications such as stroke, kidney failure, cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease. At the heart of this condition lies the dysfunction of pancreatic islets, the mini-organs called organoids responsible for regulating blood sugar, in both autoimmune type 1 diabetes and stress-induced type 2 diabetes. … Read more
Heart disease and type 2 diabetes rank among the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, and eating a healthy diet rich in plant-based foods can help to prevent or delay both of these conditions. New research suggests that a particular component of plant-based foods, known as phytosterol, could be instrumental in … Read more
TOPLINE: Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) administered at off-label reduced dosing maintained weight-loss benefits, with patients retaining the effects even with 2-4 weeks between doses. METHODOLOGY: GLP-1 RAs are transforming obesity treatment, but high costs and shortages limit patient access. Clinicians have suggested a less frequent dosing to maintain weight loss, but evidence … Read more
TOPLINE: Oral lamivudine, an inflammasome inhibitor originally approved for suppressing HIV, was a relatively safe and effective treatment for improving visual acuity in adults with center-involving diabetic macular edema, a serious complication of diabetic retinopathy. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of oral lamivudine vs placebo in improving visual acuity in … Read more
A major new study finds that swapping out refined carbs for whole foods in low-carb diets can significantly reduce inflammation, offering a clear path to better long-term health. Study: Low Carbohydrate Diet Patterns that Favor High Quality Carbohydrates are Associated with Beneficial Long-term Changes in Biomarkers of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in the Framingham Offspring … Read more
Key Points Infants born to mothers with pregestational diabetes face a higher risk of NICU admission. Research highlights teh importance of managing diabetes during pregnancy. Understanding risk factors can improve neonatal care and outcomes. New Study Links Pregestational Diabetes to Increased NICU Admissions Updated May 22, 2025 A recent study published in the European … Read more
Thousands of people in England last year took action to avoid developing type 2 diabetes thanks to an NHS initiative, data suggests. The NHS Healthier You Programme is a nine-month scheme that aims to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes by giving people personalised support on healthy eating and keeping active. Completing the initiative could … Read more