Egg-White Rice – an Innovative Alternative Food Rich in Nutrients that Appeals to the Health Conscious

Chula Faculty of Allied Health Sciences has launched a ready-to-eat flourless rice innovation made from egg whites, branded as “eggyday”. This product is low in calories, filled with good-quality protein, high in calcium, complete with dietary fibers, and free of gluten.

Primary Care Providers Urged to Assist Patients Who Engage in Emotional Eating

Primary care providers are well positioned to address emotional eating because of their long-term relationships with patients, noted Jana DeSimone Wozniak, PhD and Hsiang Huang, MD, MPH, of Harvard Medical School and Cambridge Health Alliance in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Mental health and chronic diabetes complications strongly linked both ways, study finds

When a person has chronic diabetes complications – such as heart attack, stroke and nerve damage – they are more likely to have a mental health disorder, and vice versa, according to a study. Researchers say the findings highlight a need for clinicians to actively screen for mental health disorders in patients with diabetes in addition to screening for chronic complications, which is the recommended standard of care in diabetes.

Joslin Diabetes Center Investigator Rohit N. Kulkarni, MD, PhD, Awarded $10 Million NIH/NIDDK Grant for Pioneering Diabetes and Obesity Research

Rohit N. Kulkarni, MD, PhD, the Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation Endowed Chair and Co-Head of the Section on Islet & Regenerative Biology at Joslin Diabetes Center, has been awarded $9,920,607 from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Cleveland Clinic Study Adds to Increasing Evidence that Sugar Substitute Erythritol Raises Cardiovascular Risk

New Cleveland Clinic research shows that consuming foods with erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener, increases risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke. The findings, from a new intervention study in healthy volunteers, show erythritol made platelets (a type of blood cell) more active, which can raise the risk of blood clots.

Texas Tech Health El Paso Associate Professor Receives Prestigious NIH Grant to Investigate Cause of Diabetic Pain

Researchers at Texas Tech Health El Paso and the University of Texas at Dallas will look at the origin of this neuropathic pain on a microscopic level in hope of finding ways to treat it without opioids. The groundbreaking research is funded by a $3.1 million, five-year R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Texas Tech Health El Paso is receiving $1.05 million of the grant.

Roche showcases solutions for laboratories of the future at the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine 2024 Clinical Lab Expo

● Roche will unveil the next generation of core lab and molecular systems, including a total solution for clinical mass spectrometry.
● Attendees can experience firsthand how fully integrated systems and data solutions can streamline lab operations, optimize resources and expedite care.

New study shows popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs associated with lower risk for tobacco-use disorder

A new study by researchers at the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine reveals popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs are linked to a lower risk for tobacco-use disorder (TUD) in smokers with type 2 diabetes, compared with seven other anti-diabetes medications.

Engineered nanovesicles from activated neutrophils show promise in treating infected wounds

A recent study has developed nanovesicles (NVs) from activated neutrophils, showcasing their ability to perform molecular debridement and accelerate healing in infectious wounds. This novel method significantly enhances treatment effectiveness, particularly for stubborn diabetic wounds, by targeting and neutralizing deep tissue pathogens.

Cedars-Sinai Again Ranked in Top Tier of U.S. Hospitals

Cedars-Sinai has been named to the Honor Roll for the ninth consecutive year in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2024-25” rankings.

UT Southwestern once again ranked best hospital in DFW

UT Southwestern Medical Center is the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the eighth consecutive year and ranks among the nation’s top hospitals for care in 11 specialties – the most of any hospital in Texas, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Hospitals list released today.

Are GLP-1 drugs safe for children? Doctors say despite high use among youth, no unique health risks detected

With the skyrocketing popularity of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, health experts are noticing an increasing trend of use among younger Americans.  According to new findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the number of teens and young adults prescribed…

Study Suggests States Could Cut Healthcare Costs by Delivering Patient Tailored Meals

According to new research looking at every U.S. state, programs that deliver medically tailored meals (MTMs) to people with diet-sensitive conditions such as diabetes and heart disease along with limitations in the ability to perform daily activities could lead to substantial savings in healthcare costs.

Compound from Olives Shows Promise for Treating Obesity and Diabetes

Findings from a new mouse study suggest that elenolic acid, a natural compound found in olives, can lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss. The research could pave the way to the development of safe and inexpensive natural products for managing obesity and type 2 diabetes in people.

From the Pakistan-India Border to Our Borderplex: A Doctor’s Journey Dr. Muhammad Moiz Tahir tackles El Paso’s health challenges with community-driven care

EL PASO, Texas — Some people claim borders are barriers. Others see them as frontiers worthy of exploration. Muhammad Moiz Tahir, M.D., is one of the newest assistant professors in the Foster School of Medicine’s Department of Internal Medicine. Dr.…

NUTRITION 2024 Press Materials Available Now

Press materials are now available for NUTRITION 2024, the annual flagship meeting of the American Society for Nutrition (ASN). Top nutrition scientists and practitioners from around the world will gather to share the latest research findings on food and nutrition during the meeting in Chicago from June 29–July 2.

How Your Sleep Patterns Change Can Tell You About Your Health

Your sleep tracker might give you information about more than just your sleep–specifically, it might give you information about chronic conditions such as diabetes and sleep apnea, and illnesses such as COVID-19. This is one of the findings of a study that analyzed data from 5 million nights of sleep across roughly 33,000 people.

Retrospective Study Based on Electronic Health Records Finds Popular Diabetes and Weight-Loss Drugs Associated with Reduction in Incidence and Recurrence of Alcohol-Use Disorder by at Least Half

A new study by researchers at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine reveals that the popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic are linked to reduced incidence and recurrence of alcohol abuse or dependence.

Telemedicine may increase endocrinology care access for under-resourced patients with diabetes and heart disease

Widespread availability of telemedicine during the pandemic led to more equitable access to endocrinology care for patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease, according to a study being presented Monday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

Two medication classes reduced cardiovascular and liver events in people with type 2 diabetes

GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s) and SGLT-2 inhibitors lower the risk of major cardiovascular events like heart attacks and severe liver complications compared to other diabetes treatments, according to data being presented Sunday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

Metformin may be as safe as insulin during pregnancy, 11-year data shows

Metformin is safe to use during pregnancy to manage diabetes, with no long-term adverse effects on the children born and their mothers for at least 11 years after childbirth, according to research presented Sunday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass. This is the first study to look at longer term effects of metformin use during pregnancy.

Anti-obesity medication tirzepatide remains effective even for those with diabetes and other complications

Having medical conditions linked to obesity does not impact the total weight loss achieved with the anti-obesity medication tirzepatide, according to an industry-supported study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

A nanomaterial one-two punch quickly heals wounds in diabetic animal model

Wounds that are superficial for some can be life-threatening for others. With diabetic wounds, healing can be slow, particularly in the feet, increasing the tissue’s susceptibility to infection. Foot ulcers and other diabetic foot complications have similar mortality rates to some cancers, yet progress toward improved treatments has plateaued.