diabetes
How Metformin Might Slow Down Aging In Humans
Metformin might be able to prevent aging in human cells by acting through the Nrf2-GPx7 pathway, researchers say.
Bacterial Species That Alleviate Diabetes Identified
A research group in China has identified a group of gut microbiota that can alleviate the symptoms of type 2 diabetes in patients consuming a diet high in fiber.
Pop In Your Contact Lenses To Read Your Glucose Levels
Researchers in South Korea have developed smart contact lenses that can monitor glucose levels using tears.
Type 1 Diabetes On The Rise In China
New research reveals a rise in the number of Chinese being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, with adults accounting for most of the new cases.
Chinese Diabetic Patients Have Poor Blood Glucose Monitoring Habits
By analyzing data from the ORBIT study, scientists have discovered that Chinese diabetic patients do not practice good self-monitoring of blood glucose.
Meat Lovers May Be At Higher Risk Of Diabetes
Eating more red meat and poultry increases the risk of diabetes, partially due to the higher iron content in these meats.
Exposing A Silent Killer: Liver Disease
Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is set to become the number one cause of liver transplants, but innovative imaging modalities are paving the way for much needed new drugs.
Repurposing Brain Imaging To Detect Kidney Disease
Scientists have used brain imaging techniques to replace invasive biopsies in diagnosing kidney diseases.
Selenium Makes Insulin Last Longer
By replacing sulfur with selenium, scientists have developed a long-lasting synthetic insulin analog that could be used for treating diabetes.
