Share on PinterestNew research suggests that stopping GLP-1 drugs before pregnancy is linked to complications like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia. Tatsiana Volkava/Getty Images A recent study suggests that stopping GLP-1s before pregnancy may be linked to higher rates of complications and excessive gestational weight gain. Experts caution that the findings don’t necessarily prove causation and […]
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‘Invisible Day’ to Cure Holiday Stress? 3 Experts Explain
Share on PinterestSome experts say that taking an ‘invisible day’ could help us cope with stress during busy periods. Image credit: Jessie Casson/Getty Images An ‘invisible day’ is a new self-care trend that encourages people to take time to destress and decompress. Some experts suggest that invisible days may have mental health benefits, such as […]
Read MoreLean Beef Safe to Eat, Study Says
Previous research has suggested a link between beef consumption and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, especially in Western-style eating plans. A recent study indicates that moderate consumption of lean, unprocessed beef as part of a Mediterranean diet may not worsen risk factors for cardiovascular disease. However, health experts note that further research is necessary […]
Read MoreWhich Is Better for Health?
Share on PinterestNew research suggests that a plant-based diet can offer similar nutritional benefits to the Mediterranean diet. Nadine Greeff/Stocksy A new study suggests that well-designed plant-based dietary plans could match the nutritional quality of a Mediterranean-style omnivorous dietary pattern. Researchers compared four 7-day meal plans for different dietary plans, which offered similar amounts of […]
Read MoreHow Ultra-Processed Foods Affect Risk
Share on PinterestHow do ultra-processed foods affect diabetes? Here’s the latest evidence. Image credit: Maskot/Getty Images Research shows that around 70% of the food supply chain in the United States consists of ultra-processed foods. A recent study shows that around one in 10 new cases of type 2 diabetes and around 3% of new cardiovascular […]
Read MoreCannabis Use Reduces Alcohol Consumption by 27%
Share on PinterestA new study found that smoking cannabis before drinking led participants to drink less. Aaron McCoy/Getty Images Smoking cannabis before drinking can significantly curb how much people choose to drink, according to new research. It’s unclear how the findings would translate to real-world scenarios outside of a lab environment. The long-term risks and […]
Read MoreDiabetes Core Update – December 2025
This issue will review: 1. Screening Natriuretic Peptide Levels Predict Heart Failure and Mortality in Individuals with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes without Known Heart Failure 2. The Risk of Acute Pancreatitis and Biliary Events After Initiation of Incretin-Based Medications In Patients with Type 2 Diabetes 3. Continuous Glucose Monitoring Frequency and Glycemic Control […]
Read MoreRegular Bedtimes May Help Lower Blood Pressure
Share on PinterestA regular bedtime may be a simple, low risk, adjunctive strategy for blood pressure management. DragonImages/Getty Images Researchers report that a regular bedtime schedule can help lower a person’s blood pressure. High blood pressure can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, vision loss, and kidney disease. Quality sleep can be attained with […]
Read MoreEven Occasional Smoking Linked to Higher Risk
Share on PinterestEven occasional smoking can significantly raise heart disease risk. Mal de Ojo Studio/Stocksy Researchers say that smoking as few as two cigarettes a day can significantly increase a person’s risk of heart disease. Experts say there is no safe level of smoking, and the best preventive strategy is to never start the unhealthy […]
Read MoreMetabolic and Paracrine Heterogeneity of Pancreatic Glucagon-Secreting α-Cells
By stimulating hepatic glucose production, glucagon (released by islet α-cells) restores normal blood glucose levels when they fall below the normal range. We used optogenetics in conjunction with electrophysiology, cytoplasmic free Ca2+ concentration imaging, and hormone release measurements to explore the intrinsic and paracrine regulation of glucagon secretion. Many α-cells were spontaneously active at 1 […]
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