Results for "Bempedoic Acid" in Diabetes

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Cholesterol Drug Bempedoic Acid Activates Key Fat-Burning Pathway in Liver Cells
Metabolic Health

Cholesterol Drug Bempedoic Acid Activates Key Fat-Burning Pathway in Liver Cells

New research reveals how the cholesterol medication bempedoic acid directly activates PPARΞ±, boosting fat metabolism beyond its known effects.

Research Paper
Mar 29, 2026 3
FDA Approves Baxfendy, a New Aldosterone Synthase Inhibitor for Hypertension
Metabolic Health

FDA Approves Baxfendy, a New Aldosterone Synthase Inhibitor for Hypertension

Baxdrostat becomes the first-in-class aldosterone synthase inhibitor approved to treat resistant hypertension alongside existing drugs.

Drug Approval
May 19, 2026 0
EDP-305 Targets NASH in Phase 2 Trial Testing Two Doses Against Placebo
Metabolic Health

EDP-305 Targets NASH in Phase 2 Trial Testing Two Doses Against Placebo

Enanta Pharmaceuticals tests its FXR agonist EDP-305 in a completed Phase 2 randomized trial for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.

Clinical Trial
Jun 18, 2026 0
Natural Compound Salvianolic Acid C Activates Kidney-Protective Mitophagy Pathway in Diabetes
Metabolic Health

Natural Compound Salvianolic Acid C Activates Kidney-Protective Mitophagy Pathway in Diabetes

A new ESRRA-ATG5 axis links mitochondrial recycling to arginine metabolism, and a plant polyphenol activates it to protect diabetic kidneys.

Research Paper
Jun 3, 2026 0
FDA Approves Utebzi for Complicated Urinary Tract Infections Including Pyelonephritis
Metabolic Health

FDA Approves Utebzi for Complicated Urinary Tract Infections Including Pyelonephritis

Tebipenem pivoxil becomes the first oral carbapenem approved in the US, offering a non-IV option for serious UTIs.

Drug Approval
Jun 21, 2026 0
New PKU Drug Sepiapterin Shows 70% Better Results Than Current Standard Treatment
Metabolic Health

New PKU Drug Sepiapterin Shows 70% Better Results Than Current Standard Treatment

Breakthrough study reveals sepiapterin dramatically outperforms existing PKU therapy, offering hope for better metabolic control.

Research Paper
Mar 29, 2026 3
AMPK at the Cutting Edge: Isoforms, Substrates, and Therapeutic Frontiers
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May 10, 2026 0
Diabetes Drug IC7Fc Shows Dual Promise for Heart Disease Prevention
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Diabetes Drug IC7Fc Shows Dual Promise for Heart Disease Prevention

Experimental diabetes drug IC7Fc reduces cholesterol and artery plaque buildup, offering cardiovascular benefits even without weight loss.

Press Release
Mar 28, 2026 1
Sodium Bicarbonate Fails to Improve Kidney Outcomes in Critically Ill Shock Patients
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Sodium Bicarbonate Fails to Improve Kidney Outcomes in Critically Ill Shock Patients

A landmark 500-patient RCT finds sodium bicarbonate offers no benefit over placebo for critically ill adults with metabolic acidosis and shock.

Research Paper
Jun 14, 2026 0
Finerenone Slows Kidney Decline in Non-Diabetic CKD Patients
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Finerenone Slows Kidney Decline in Non-Diabetic CKD Patients

A landmark RCT shows finerenone reduces eGFR decline and kidney-cardiovascular events in CKD patients without diabetes.

Research Paper
Jun 8, 2026 0
Metformin Shows Promise for Protecting Memory in Early Cognitive Decline
Metabolic Health

Metformin Shows Promise for Protecting Memory in Early Cognitive Decline

Columbia University tested whether the diabetes drug metformin could slow memory loss in people with mild cognitive impairment.

Clinical Trial
Mar 29, 2026 1
Dangerous New Drug Medetomidine Found in 90% of Fatal Fentanyl Overdoses
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Dangerous New Drug Medetomidine Found in 90% of Fatal Fentanyl Overdoses

Veterinary sedative medetomidine increasingly adulterates street fentanyl, causing severe cardiac effects and heightened overdose risk.

Research Paper
Apr 14, 2026 0
Beta-Hydroxybutyrate Protects Liver from Sepsis Through Novel Protein Modification
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Beta-Hydroxybutyrate Protects Liver from Sepsis Through Novel Protein Modification

Ketone body Ξ²-OHB prevents sepsis-induced liver damage by modifying antioxidant enzyme SOD2, offering new therapeutic approach.

Research Paper
Apr 4, 2026 0
GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic May Reduce Alcohol Cravings by Slowing Absorption
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GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic May Reduce Alcohol Cravings by Slowing Absorption

New research shows diabetes and weight-loss medications slow alcohol absorption, making people feel less intoxicated and potentially reducing drinking.

Press Release
Mar 28, 2026 1
New Anemia Drug GSK1278863 Tested as Replacement for EPO in Kidney Disease Patients
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New Anemia Drug GSK1278863 Tested as Replacement for EPO in Kidney Disease Patients

A Phase IIa trial explores whether the HIF-PHI drug daprodustat can safely replace EPO injections in hemodialysis patients with anemia.

Clinical Trial
May 26, 2026 0
Propionate Protects Diabetic Liver from High-Fat Diet Damage in New Study
Metabolic Health

Propionate Protects Diabetic Liver from High-Fat Diet Damage in New Study

Sodium propionate reduced liver inflammation and fat accumulation in diabetic mice fed high-fat, AGE-rich diets through multiple protective mechanisms.

Research Paper
Apr 9, 2026 0
GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic Linked to Gallstones and Acid Reflux in Major Review
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GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic Linked to Gallstones and Acid Reflux in Major Review

Meta-analysis of 106,395 patients reveals GLP-1 receptor agonists increase risk of gallstones by 46% and GERD by 119%.

Research Paper
Apr 3, 2026 0
Marine Compound Enterocin Lowers Cholesterol by Targeting Liver Protein ASGR1
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Marine Compound Enterocin Lowers Cholesterol by Targeting Liver Protein ASGR1

Natural polyketide from marine bacteria enhances cholesterol removal and improves fat metabolism in liver cells and mice.

Research Paper
Mar 29, 2026 2
New GLP-1 Drug Design Shows Superior Weight Loss in Mice
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New GLP-1 Drug Design Shows Superior Weight Loss in Mice

Novel GLP-1 analogue NNC5840 achieves greater weight reduction than semaglutide by optimizing receptor signaling bias rather than potency.

Research Paper
Apr 5, 2026 0
Semaglutide protects liver through direct action on blood vessel cells, not weight loss
Metabolic Health

Semaglutide protects liver through direct action on blood vessel cells, not weight loss

New research reveals semaglutide's liver benefits work independently of weight loss through specialized liver blood vessel cells.

Research Paper
Apr 16, 2026 0
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