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Scientists at UC Riverside discovered that compounds in cannabis beyond THC may help explain why regular users often have lower body weight and diabetes risk. The finding could lead to new treatments that offer metabolic benefits without intoxication.
A new study suggests prebiotic sodas could help manage blood sugar spikes better than traditional soft drinks. While the research is preliminary, it offers hope for people looking for healthier beverage alternatives.
A six-year study of nearly 5,000 adults found that combining a Mediterranean diet with modest calorie cuts, regular walking, and weight loss coaching prevented diabetes in 31% more people than diet alone. For every 100 people who followed the program, three avoided developing type 2 diabetes.
Researchers in Lucknow developed a painless walking test that detects prediabetes years before symptoms appear, no blood draws needed. The breakthrough just earned a patent and could change screening for 136 million at-risk Indians.
New research reveals that a simple genetic test could identify who benefits most from vitamin D supplements to prevent diabetes. For people with specific gene variants, daily vitamin D reduced diabetes risk by nearly one-fifth.
Scientists in Singapore turned discarded dragon fruit peels into a powerful bread ingredient that slows sugar absorption and boosts nutrition. The breakthrough offers a simple way to fight rising diabetes rates while reducing food waste.
Scientists in Japan discovered unique "good fats" in colorful rice varieties that could help regulate blood sugar and reduce inflammation. Green and black rice contain compounds never before found in rice that may support metabolic health.
A breakthrough study tracking 25,000 people over 14 years reveals the exact amount of sleep that helps prevent type 2 diabetes. The sweet spot? Just over seven hours a night.
Chinese researchers found the sweet spot for preventing diabetes might be getting just over seven hours of sleep each night. The 14-year study of 25,000 people reveals consistent sleep matters more than catching up on weekends.
Scientists developed a new way to catch diabetes risk years earlier using everyday smartwatches and simple blood tests. The breakthrough could help millions prevent the disease before it starts.
Your fitness tracker could soon warn you about diabetes years before a blood test would catch it. Scientists discovered that everyday health data reveals hidden signs of insulin resistance that traditional testing completely misses.
Scientists developed a way to predict type 2 diabetes risk using data from smartwatches and simple blood tests, potentially helping millions catch the warning signs before it's too late. The breakthrough could make early detection as easy as checking your daily step count.
Scientists created PsyMetRiC, a free online tool that helps doctors spot diabetes and heart disease risks in young people with psychosis up to 10 years early. The breakthrough could help close a devastating health gap that costs people with severe mental illness 15 years of life.
Getting a root canal might do more than save your tooth. A groundbreaking two-year study shows the common dental procedure could lower inflammation, improve blood sugar, and protect your heart.
New research links blood sugar spikes after meals to Alzheimer's disease risk, offering hope that simple diet changes could protect brain health. Scientists found genetic predisposition to post-meal sugar spikes increased relative Alzheimer's risk by 69 percent.
A groundbreaking UK study reveals that stopping pre-diabetes through simple lifestyle changes could slash healthcare's carbon footprint by two-thirds while adding six years to people's lives. The findings show that preventing and managing diabetes properly isn't just good for patients—it's essential for reaching climate goals.
Danish scientists discovered that losing weight doesn't just shrink fat cells—it actually helps regenerate healthier fat tissue. The breakthrough research shows that even modest weight loss can reverse obesity-related inflammation and restore fat tissue to a state resembling lean, healthy individuals.
Scientists in Tokyo created an AI that spots prediabetes using just a heart monitor reading, no blood test required. The breakthrough could turn your smartwatch into an early warning system for diabetes.