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
Topic
Diabetes
Type 1 and type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, glucose metabolism, and metabolic health
294 articles
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
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
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
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
Metabolic Health
More Powerful GLP-1 Drugs Don't Mean More Side Effects, Major Analysis Finds
A systematic review of 38 trials finds tirzepatide cuts HbA1c nearly 3x more than lixisenatide with similar GI side effect rates.
Research Paper
Jun 4, 2026 0
Metabolic Health
12 Weeks of Aerobic Exercise May Tame RAGE-Driven Inflammation in Type 2 Diabetes
A completed University of Michigan trial explored how aerobic exercise training alters RAGE-mediated inflammatory pathways in type 2 diabetic adults.
Clinical Trial
Jun 4, 2026 0
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
Metabolic Health
Macrophage Mitophagy Gene BNIP3 Drives Obesity-Linked Fat Tissue Inflammation
Knocking out BNIP3 in macrophages reduced adipose inflammation and improved insulin sensitivity in obese mice, revealing a new therapeutic target.
Research Paper
Jun 3, 2026 0
Metabolic Health
Visceral Fat Loss Cuts Type 2 Diabetes Risk 28% Even After Weight Regain
A 10-year MRI follow-up of two RCTs finds visceral fat reduction — not weight loss — drives lasting cardiometabolic protection.
Research Paper
Jun 3, 2026 0
Metabolic Health
Not All Mitochondria Are Equal — Subpopulations May Hold the Key to Cellular Health
New evidence reveals mitochondria form functionally distinct subpopulations within tissues and even single cells, reshaping how we understand energy metabolism.
Research Paper
Jun 3, 2026 0
Metabolic Health
GLP-1 Drugs Fight Inflammation Beyond Blood Sugar and Weight Control
New review reveals GLP-1 receptor agonists may directly suppress chronic inflammation across multiple organ systems, far beyond their metabolic benefits.
Research Paper
Jun 2, 2026 0