METABOLIC DISEASE

This study looked at whether eating oranges can improve how the body handles sugar and fats in people with Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD). 60 adults with MAFLD took part. Researchers measured changes in liver fat and other health markers to see if oranges could …

This early study tested a new device used during an endoscopy to regenerate the lining of the small intestine in people with type 2 diabetes. Twenty adults whose blood sugar was not well controlled with 2-3 non-insulin medications took part. The main goal was to see if the proced…

This study tested a medicine called tirzepatide in children and teenagers (ages 10 to 17) with type 2 diabetes that was not well controlled by their current treatments. The goal was to see if adding tirzepatide could safely lower blood sugar levels better than a placebo over abou…

This study looked at the bacteria living in the small intestine and colon of 90 adults, including lean people, people with obesity, and people with both obesity and type 2 diabetes. Researchers collected samples during routine endoscopy or colonoscopy to compare these gut bacteri…

This study looked at whether brown fat helps the body handle nutrients from food better. Researchers compared 30 volunteers with and without active brown fat, giving them separate meals of protein, fat, and carbs. They measured blood sugar, fats, and energy use to see how brown f…

This study looked at how psoriasis, a skin condition caused by inflammation, might be linked to heart disease and other metabolic problems. Researchers followed 386 adults with psoriasis for up to 4 years, using blood tests, heart scans, and imaging to measure inflammation in blo…