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Eli Lilly's experimental drug retatrutide outperformed the widely-used Ozempic in lowering blood sugar and reducing weight in a major diabetes study. The breakthrough offers new hope for millions managing type 2 diabetes.
Scientists are expanding gene therapy beyond ultra-rare conditions to treat common diseases like type 1 diabetes. The breakthrough approach that once saved a dying child is now entering clinical trials to help millions.
A new study shows an experimental drug helped 68% of participants reduce sleep apnea symptoms by more than half while also improving heart health. The breakthrough could offer hope to millions who struggle with CPAP machines.
Scientists created a tiny device that transforms excess blood sugar into a harmless substance, helping diabetic mice lose weight and stabilize glucose levels. The smartphone-controlled implant could offer a new treatment path for the 790 million people worldwide living with type 2 diabetes.
Delta State just launched four free diabetes and hypertension clinics in rural communities where many people travel hours to see a doctor. Patients enrolled in the state's health insurance can now get treatment at no cost.
Veterans Affairs researchers just announced three medical advances that could transform care for millions. From a new autoimmune treatment delivery method to a simple eye test for diabetes complications, these innovations promise easier, more effective healthcare.
Researchers discovered a molecule that helps mice burn fat by boosting energy use instead of cutting appetite. The compound works differently than popular weight loss drugs and might complement them.
A leukemia treatment accidentally revealed a promising new path to controlling blood sugar. Now scientists are turning that surprise discovery into a fully funded diabetes drug company.
Scientists in Bangkok transformed fat tissue from dogs into working insulin-producing cells, potentially ending the need for daily diabetes injections in pets. The breakthrough could give diabetic dogs and cats their lives back.
Scientists at UC Berkeley discovered a compound that helps mice lose weight by boosting metabolism instead of suppressing appetite, preserving muscle while burning fat. The treatment could complement existing diabetes drugs without their side effects.
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A Gila monster's venom led to breakthrough diabetes and weight loss drugs, and now South Africa gets its first affordable generic version. The move could help millions access life-changing medication that was previously out of reach.
UC Berkeley researchers have discovered a compound that helps mice lose fat while maintaining muscle mass, offering a potential alternative to GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. The treatment works by boosting metabolism rather than suppressing appetite.