Research Topic

Metabolic Health

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

461 articles

MASH Treatment Revolution: Semaglutide, Tirzepatide Lead a New Drug Era
Metabolic Health

MASH Treatment Revolution: Semaglutide, Tirzepatide Lead a New Drug Era

A landmark JCI review maps the expanding pharmacological arsenal for MASH, from GLP-1 agonists to triple receptor therapies and precision medicine.

Research Paper
May 30, 2026 0
Tirzepatide Cuts Key Inflammation Markers by Up to 34% in Meta-Analysis
Metabolic Health

Tirzepatide Cuts Key Inflammation Markers by Up to 34% in Meta-Analysis

A systematic review of 8 studies finds tirzepatide significantly reduces hsCRP and IL-6 across all doses and populations.

Research Paper
May 30, 2026 0
GLP-1 Drugs Deliver Far More Than Blood Sugar Control, Lancet Review Finds
Metabolic Health

GLP-1 Drugs Deliver Far More Than Blood Sugar Control, Lancet Review Finds

A landmark Lancet review reveals GLP-1 receptor agonists protect the heart, kidneys, liver, and brain — reshaping how we think about metabolic medicine.

Research Paper
May 30, 2026 0
Fatty Liver Sends Cancer-Promoting Signals Through Extracellular Vesicles
Metabolic Health

Fatty Liver Sends Cancer-Promoting Signals Through Extracellular Vesicles

New research reveals how fatty liver disease reshapes the tumor microenvironment, potentially accelerating cancer metastasis.

Research Paper
May 28, 2026 0
Sleeve Gastrectomy Slows Obesity Progression in Prader-Willi Syndrome Children
Metabolic Health

Sleeve Gastrectomy Slows Obesity Progression in Prader-Willi Syndrome Children

A 5-year study finds bariatric surgery offers meaningful but attenuated weight loss in PWS kids versus lifestyle intervention alone.

Research Paper
May 27, 2026 0
Insulin-Dependent Diabetes After Organ Transplant Signals Dramatically Worse Survival
Metabolic Health

Insulin-Dependent Diabetes After Organ Transplant Signals Dramatically Worse Survival

A large real-world study finds post-transplant diabetes requiring insulin marks a high-risk metabolic phenotype with far worse graft and patient outcomes.

Research Paper
May 27, 2026 0
New Anemia Drug GSK1278863 Tested as Replacement for EPO in Kidney Disease Patients
Metabolic Health

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
Omega-3 Receptor FFAR4 in Kidney Cells Shields Against Aging and CKD
Metabolic Health

Omega-3 Receptor FFAR4 in Kidney Cells Shields Against Aging and CKD

A newly identified mechanism shows how omega-3 fatty acids protect aging kidneys — and why low FFAR4 receptor expression accelerates kidney disease.

Research Paper
May 25, 2026 0
Lower Protein Intake Linked to Better Outcomes in Kidney Disease Patients
Metabolic Health

Lower Protein Intake Linked to Better Outcomes in Kidney Disease Patients

New JAMA research suggests reducing dietary protein may slow kidney disease progression and improve patient outcomes.

Research Paper
May 24, 2026 0
Insulin Resistance in Aging Is a Whole-Body Failure, Not Just a Blood Sugar Problem
Metabolic Health

Insulin Resistance in Aging Is a Whole-Body Failure, Not Just a Blood Sugar Problem

A new framework redefines age-related insulin resistance as a systemic collapse of metabolic resilience spanning muscle, fat, brain, and more.

Review
May 23, 2026 0
mTOR Inhibition Triggers Hidden Lipid Survival Pathways That Fuel Cancer Growth
Metabolic Health

mTOR Inhibition Triggers Hidden Lipid Survival Pathways That Fuel Cancer Growth

Blocking mTOR forces cancer cells to rewire cholesterol uptake and transport, revealing new drug targets when combined with rapamycin.

Research Paper
May 22, 2026 0
New Protein Target MOXD1 Opens Door to Treating Fatty Liver Disease
Metabolic Health

New Protein Target MOXD1 Opens Door to Treating Fatty Liver Disease

Scientists identify MOXD1 as a driver of MASH and show blocking it with a small molecule reverses liver fat accumulation in mice.

Research Paper
May 22, 2026 0
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