Hormones are chemical messages that send signals throughout the body. They work slowly and affect body growth, development, metabolism, sexual function, mood, and other functions. Many medications are ...

A new study finds that the keto diet can significantly improve the function of beta cells—the specialised cells in the ...

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, known as GLP-1 drugs, are highly effective at helping people lose weight and ...

An improved stem cell method produces functional insulin cells that reverse diabetes in mice.

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have carried out the most detailed mapping to date of the epigenome in the cells ...

When most people think about insulin resistance, sugar is usually the first thing that comes to mind. And while excessive ...

Older adults with diabetes who took insulin through their nose showed cognitive improvement, a small pilot study finds. The study, conducted at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center leads researchers ...

You’ve likely heard of insulin, but may not know exactly what it is or how it works in your body. It’s a hormone produced by the pancreas in response to rising blood sugar levels. After you eat, ...

Scientists have shown that specialized cells involved in how the body responds to insulin are activated in the brain after exercise, suggesting that physical activity may directly improve brain ...

Insulin resistance may not be on your radar, but it should be. This often-overlooked condition is a precursor to a host of metabolic conditions, especially prediabetes and diabetes. , The good news is ...