METABOLIC DISEASE

This study tested a new device used during an endoscopy to regenerate the lining of the first part of the small intestine in people with type 2 diabetes. The goal was to see if the procedure is safe and could help improve blood sugar control. Twenty adults with diabetes not well …

This study tested a medicine called tirzepatide in children and teenagers (ages 10 to under 18) with type 2 diabetes that was not well controlled by metformin or insulin. The goal was to see if tirzepatide could safely lower blood sugar levels better than a placebo. The study las…

This study looked at whether eating oranges can improve how the body handles fats and sugars in people with Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD). Researchers gave oranges to 60 adults aged 30-65 with MAFLD and measured changes in liver fat and blood markers. The goal …

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…

This study looked at how brown fat helps the body handle nutrients after eating. Researchers compared 30 volunteers with and without active brown fat, giving them separate meals of protein, fat, and carbs. They measured blood markers and energy use to see if brown fat acts as a n…

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