Research Topic

Metabolic Health

Insulin resistance, blood sugar regulation, metabolic syndrome, and body composition

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Rare Lipid Gene Variants Found in MASLD Patients Drive Worse Liver Damage
Metabolic Health

Rare Lipid Gene Variants Found in MASLD Patients Drive Worse Liver Damage

A genomic study of 3,358 biopsy-proven MASLD patients finds APOB pathogenic variants linked to significantly higher steatosis and liver injury scores.

Research Paper
Jun 14, 2026 0
Sodium Bicarbonate Fails to Improve Kidney Outcomes in Critically Ill Shock Patients
Metabolic Health

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
Liver Protein TBC1D15 Guards Against Alcohol Damage by Boosting Fat Burning
Metabolic Health

Liver Protein TBC1D15 Guards Against Alcohol Damage by Boosting Fat Burning

A newly identified protein shields the liver from alcohol injury by bridging mitochondria and fat droplets to enhance fatty acid oxidation.

Research Paper
Jun 12, 2026 0
Takeda Tests TAK-510 Safety in First Human Trial for Nausea and Vomiting
Metabolic Health

Takeda Tests TAK-510 Safety in First Human Trial for Nausea and Vomiting

Takeda's Phase 1 trial evaluates the safety and tolerability of TAK-510, a novel injectable agent targeting nausea and vomiting, across escalating doses.

Clinical Trial
Jun 12, 2026 0
Pancreatic Fat Doubles Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Large Meta-Analysis
Metabolic Health

Pancreatic Fat Doubles Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Large Meta-Analysis

A systematic review of 10 longitudinal studies finds elevated pancreatic fat strongly predicts future type 2 diabetes and glycemic decline.

Research Paper
Jun 9, 2026 0
CGM Data Reveals Four Glucose Profiles Tied to Different Complication Risks in Type 1 Diabetes
Metabolic Health

CGM Data Reveals Four Glucose Profiles Tied to Different Complication Risks in Type 1 Diabetes

Machine learning clusters CGM data into four distinct glycemic patterns, each linked to unique diabetic complication risks.

Research Paper
Jun 9, 2026 0
Finerenone Slows Kidney Decline in Non-Diabetic CKD Patients
Metabolic Health

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
Magnesium Controls Cellular Energy and May Slow the Pace of Aging
Metabolic Health

Magnesium Controls Cellular Energy and May Slow the Pace of Aging

A new review reframes magnesium as a master regulator of mitochondrial energy, metabolic disease, and biological aging.

Review
Jun 6, 2026 0
CKD Strikes 1 in 5 Hospitalized Cirrhosis Patients and Doubles Death Risk
Metabolic Health

CKD Strikes 1 in 5 Hospitalized Cirrhosis Patients and Doubles Death Risk

A global study of 7,040 cirrhosis inpatients finds CKD present in 18% of cases, dramatically worsening outcomes including AKI and mortality.

Research Paper
Jun 6, 2026 0
How to Measure Mitochondrial Health the Right Way
Metabolic Health

How to Measure Mitochondrial Health the Right Way

UCLA researchers outline best practices for respirometry, the gold-standard method for measuring cellular energy and mitochondrial function.

Research Paper
Jun 6, 2026 0
Tirzepatide Cuts Cardiovascular Risk More Than Semaglutide in Sleep Apnea Patients
Metabolic Health

Tirzepatide Cuts Cardiovascular Risk More Than Semaglutide in Sleep Apnea Patients

A real-world study of 15,000+ patients finds tirzepatide outperforms both semaglutide and liraglutide in preventing major cardiac events.

Research Paper
Jun 4, 2026 0
GLP-1 Drugs Show Liver Benefits in Fatty Liver Disease Beyond Weight Loss
Metabolic Health

GLP-1 Drugs Show Liver Benefits in Fatty Liver Disease Beyond Weight Loss

Updated review of anti-obesity medications in MASLD finds GLP-1 agonists reduce steatosis and fibrosis, while newer dual/triple agonists show even greater metabolic promise.

Research Paper
Jun 4, 2026 0
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