Lab tests say insulin doses could be more accurate

A new discovery provides a tool for developing better insulin preparations that millions of people around the world depend on.

Maria Hornbek-Copenhagen • futurity
March 13, 2023 ~8 min

Trend showing decline in health of younger adults draws concern

Researchers find hypertension, diabetes, and obesity worsened across the board in study group of people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, with racial and ethnic disparities present.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
March 7, 2023 ~7 min


Eli Lilly is cutting insulin prices and capping copays at $35 – 5 questions answered

The drugmaker’s move responded to the growing competition that has shaken up the insulin market in recent years.

Karen Van Nuys, Executive Director of the Value of Life Sciences Innovation program; Fellow at the USC Schaeffer Center, University of Southern California • conversation
March 3, 2023 ~8 min

Low-carb diet reduces risk of premature death in patients with Type 2 diabetes

Harvard study finds adhering to a plant-based low-carbohydrate diet was tied to a reduction in overall, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality among people with Type 2 diabetes.

Maya Brownstein • harvard
March 1, 2023 ~3 min

Has first person to live to be 150 been born?

Harvard researchers reported that they can age and then restore youth to lab mice, using a gene cocktail that has already restored vision in mice.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Jan. 30, 2023 ~10 min

Artificial pancreas successfully trialled for use by type 2 diabetes patients

Cambridge scientists have successfully trialled an artificial pancreas for use by patients living with type 2 diabetes. The device – powered by an algorithm

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Jan. 11, 2023 ~7 min

New study shows impact pollinators have on human health

New Harvard study finds pollination loss removes healthy foods from global diets, increases chronic diseases causing an estimated 427,000 excess deaths annually.

Todd Datz • harvard
Dec. 14, 2022 ~4 min

Pregnancy is a genetic battlefield – how conflicts of interest pit mom's and dad's genes against each other

Genetic conflict may play a role in pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes, as well as developmental disorders.

Jessica D. Ayers, Assistant Professor of Psychological Science, Boise State University • conversation
Nov. 30, 2022 ~8 min


Nile rat genome may clarify type 2 diabetes in people

The first genome for the Nile rat, an animal prone to diet-induced diabetes, may offer a better model for type 2 diabetes.

Sonia Fernandez-UCSB • futurity
Nov. 16, 2022 ~6 min

Heart research bias puts Black, Hispanic women at risk

Biases in studies concerning heart disease and metabolic disorder in midlife Black and Hispanic women may put their lives in jeopardy.

Jared Wadley-Michigan • futurity
Nov. 11, 2022 ~4 min

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