Diabetes

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Ghrelin Is Far More Than a Hunger Hormone — Here Is What the Science Shows
Metabolic Health

Ghrelin Is Far More Than a Hunger Hormone — Here Is What the Science Shows

A sweeping 2025 review reveals ghrelin's roles span immunity, neuroprotection, cardiovascular health, and addiction beyond appetite.

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Jul 5, 2026 0
Blocking a Hunger Hormone Receptor in Macrophages Slows Liver Scarring
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Blocking a Hunger Hormone Receptor in Macrophages Slows Liver Scarring

Deleting GHSR in macrophages cuts liver fibrosis markers and inflammation in mice, revealing a druggable signaling axis.

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Jul 5, 2026 0
AMP Molecule Fights Sepsis Muscle Loss by Targeting AMPK and Inflammation
Metabolic Health

AMP Molecule Fights Sepsis Muscle Loss by Targeting AMPK and Inflammation

Adenosine 5'-monophosphate preserves muscle mass during sepsis by activating AMPK and blocking IL-1β, offering a potential new therapy.

Research Paper
Jul 5, 2026 0
Mass Cytometry Uncovers Hidden Immune Changes Before Type 1 Diabetes Strikes
Metabolic Health

Mass Cytometry Uncovers Hidden Immune Changes Before Type 1 Diabetes Strikes

Imaging 16 million pancreatic cells reveals macrophage-T cell interactions and beta-cell stress signatures at the earliest, preclinical stages of type 1 diabetes.

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Jul 5, 2026 0
Pyruvate Directly Rewrites Your Epigenome When Blood Sugar Spikes
Metabolic Health

Pyruvate Directly Rewrites Your Epigenome When Blood Sugar Spikes

A new PTM called lysine pyruvylation links glycolytic activity directly to gene regulation, with SIRT3 acting as the eraser.

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Jul 5, 2026 0
First GWAS of Metformin Blood Levels Reveals Age, Kidney Function, and Ancestry Shape Drug Exposure
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First GWAS of Metformin Blood Levels Reveals Age, Kidney Function, and Ancestry Shape Drug Exposure

A 745-person genomic study identifies why metformin concentrations vary so widely — with ancestry-specific genetic variants playing a key role.

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Jul 4, 2026 0
Eating 3 Hours Before Bed Improves Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Overnight
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Eating 3 Hours Before Bed Improves Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Overnight

A randomized trial shows that extending overnight fasting by 3 hours, timed to sleep, cuts nighttime heart rate and improves glucose control.

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Jul 3, 2026 0
Gastric Emptying Barely Explains GLP-1 Drug Appetite Suppression
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Gastric Emptying Barely Explains GLP-1 Drug Appetite Suppression

New analysis finds delayed stomach emptying accounts for only 4–6% of appetite suppression from liraglutide, challenging a popular assumption.

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Jul 3, 2026 0
Metformin Undermines Exercise Gains in Vascular Insulin Sensitivity
Metabolic Health

Metformin Undermines Exercise Gains in Vascular Insulin Sensitivity

A 16-week RCT finds metformin blocks exercise-induced improvements in artery and capillary function in adults at metabolic syndrome risk.

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Jul 2, 2026 0
AMPK Activation Restores Mitochondrial Function in Oxygen-Starved Corneal Cells
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AMPK Activation Restores Mitochondrial Function in Oxygen-Starved Corneal Cells

AICAR-driven AMPK activation rescues mitochondrial energy balance in hypoxic corneal cells, pointing to a new therapy for keratopathy.

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Jul 2, 2026 0
Continuous Ketone Sensors Reveal Frequent Benign Ketosis in Type 1 Diabetes on Low-Carb Diets
Metabolic Health

Continuous Ketone Sensors Reveal Frequent Benign Ketosis in Type 1 Diabetes on Low-Carb Diets

New sensor data shows type 1 diabetics on ketogenic diets experience frequent, short-lived, asymptomatic ketosis episodes — mostly harmless.

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Jul 2, 2026 0
Nighttime Light Exposure Linked to Obesity and Hypertension in Schizophrenia Patients
Metabolic Health

Nighttime Light Exposure Linked to Obesity and Hypertension in Schizophrenia Patients

People with schizophrenia exposed to the most nighttime light face 4x higher obesity odds and 3x higher hypertension odds.

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Jul 1, 2026 0
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