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Health16 January 2026 ByCarly Cassella (Uma Shankar sharma/Getty Images) Artificial sweeteners were supposed to make sugary foods and beverages healthier, but today, some of the most popular zero-calorie substitutes are raising new concerns. An up-and-coming natural alternative could one day be produced on a much grander scale, using enzymes from slime mold. The natural sugar is […]

by University of Michigan edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan Credit: i-SENS, USA from Pexels New research found that restricting calories dramatically rewires proteins in rat skeletal muscle, causing molecular changes that boost insulin sensitivity—crucial for blood sugar control in older adults, say scientists at the University of Michigan and the University of Sydney. Surprisingly, roughly

by International Society for Stem Cell Research edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan  Editors’ notes Grafted hGO-NPM generates insulin+ cells. Credit: Hyunkee Kim Type 1 diabetes is caused by an insufficient production of the hormone insulin by cells in the pancreas called beta cells and is estimated to affect 9.5 million people worldwide. Low insulin levels allow glucose levels to

The UOC has taken part in a study with US institutions on the importance of this indicator, which may lead to new recommendations for patients Peer-Reviewed Publication Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) The way glucose is regulated at night plays a key role in fasting glucose levels the next morning, when blood sugar is expected

    Zimislecel Enables Insulin Independence in 10 Participants with Type 1 Diabetes Author(s): Victoria Johnson Fact checked by: Patrick Campbell Conference|American Diabetes Association Listen Key Takeaways Zimislecel therapy led to insulin independence in 83% of participants with type 1 diabetes after one year. Participants showed significant improvements in glycemic control, with HbA1c levels below

by University of Copenhagen edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan   Graphical abstract Credit: Cell (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2025.05.005 Scientists have unearthed surprising details about how our bodies handle insulin—the hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar and developing diabetes. The discovery could lead to better treatment of type 2 diabetes and earlier diagnosis, potentially even