Diabetes

Weight Loss Drugs and Pregnancy Risk: New Study Points to Diabetes as the Bigger Factor

A large study finds higher preterm birth risk only among women using GLP-1 drugs for diabetes, not for weight loss, raising new questions about what’s really driving complications

Is Berberine a “Natural Ozempic”? What the Science Actually Says

A scientific review finds the popular supplement does not work like GLP-1 drugs and that its metabolic effects appear to depend heavily on the gut microbiome.

Gut Bacteria May Help Fat Burn More Energy

A new study in mice links a low-protein diet and specific gut microbes to signals that shift white fat toward energy-burning beige fat.

GLP-1 Drugs Work Better With Healthy Habits, Large Study Finds

Among adults with type 2 diabetes, combining GLP-1 medications with strong lifestyle habits was linked to the lowest risk of heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular death.

Is Black Rice Better for Blood Sugar? Study Suggests Color May Matter

Researchers analyzing 56 Japanese rice varieties found that black and green rice contain unique fats and may break down more slowly during digestion, though human studies are still needed.

Keto Diet Improved Exercise Response in Mice With High Blood Sugar

A study in hyperglycemic mice suggests a ketogenic diet restored aerobic adaptation to exercise, raising questions about how blood sugar may blunt training benefits.

Parental Weight Before Pregnancy Linked to Higher MASLD Risk

A UK birth cohort study suggests both maternal and paternal BMI before conception may shape a child’s long-term liver health, with childhood weight playing a major role.

Can Adding Mango and Avocado Improve Blood Vessel Function?

An eight-week controlled feeding study found improved vascular function in adults with prediabetes, but the benefits were specific and modest.

Cutting Back on Meat Did Not Lead to Nutrient Deficiencies

A long-running Swedish cohort study suggests a climate-friendly, plant-forward diet can support nutrient adequacy and may be linked to lower cardiometabolic risk.

Low-Carb, Low-Fat Diets Lower Heart Risk When Food Quality Is High

Large cohort analysis suggests plant-based, minimally refined foods matter more than macronutrient ratios for coronary disease risk.

Eating Earlier May Improve Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar

Aligning overnight fasting with sleep improved heart and metabolic markers in a small NIH-funded trial.

South Asian Adults Face Higher Diabetes, Blood Pressure Risk by Midlife

New research shows elevated cardiometabolic risk by age 45 despite reported healthy habits, underscoring the limits of BMI alone.

Why Side Effects Don’t Always Stop GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs

New research suggests people using semaglutide often prioritize perceived results over discomfort when deciding whether to continue treatment.

Can Meal Timing Ease Crohn’s Disease Symptoms?

A small randomized trial suggests time-restricted eating may reduce inflammation and disease activity, but researchers urge caution and further study.

How Metabolic Health May Shape Dementia Risk Over Time

A long-term study links diabetes, blood pressure and other modifiable factors to brain changes tied to Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia.

How TikTok Shapes What Young People Want to Eat

A new study suggests food trends, influencers and algorithms play a measurable role in shaping dietary preferences among young users.

Produce Prescriptions Improved Nutrition Security for Patients with Diabetes

A six-month program for Medicaid patients was linked to better access to healthy foods, though cost barriers remained.

Not All Ultraprocessed Foods Carry the Same Health Risks, Review Finds

A new review suggests the source of ultraprocessed foods may matter more for diabetes and heart disease risk than processing alone.

Post-Meal Blood Sugar Spikes May Be Linked to Higher Alzheimer’s Risk

A large genetic analysis suggests how the body handles glucose after eating could influence long-term brain health.

Exposure to 'Forever Chemicals' May Raise Gestational Diabetes Risk

A large meta-analysis links PFAS exposure during pregnancy to insulin resistance and altered insulin secretion, identifying pregnancy as a vulnerable window.

Weight Loss Can Help Restore the Health of Fat Tissue

New human research shows that both modest and substantial weight loss can improve the biology of fat tissue, though through different pathways.

Why Some People at a Normal Weight Still Face High Metabolic Risk

A large human study finds that a new measure called metabolic BMI can uncover hidden disease risk that standard BMI often misses.

Stopping Weight Loss Drugs Is Often Followed by Weight Regain

A new analysis shows weight and cardiometabolic improvements tend to reverse after medication ends, highlighting the biology of long-term weight regulation.

Higher Intake of Some Food Preservatives Linked to Type 2 Diabetes Risk

A large French study finds associations between common preservative additives and diabetes, even after accounting for overall diet quality.

Prediabetes Is Rising Among Children, Even Without Higher Obesity Rates

A long-term Finnish study suggests metabolic risk in children may be increasing independently of body weight, with possible links to maternal health.