Diabetes
The dark side of food colourings
A French study reports that high consumption of food colourings, even those of natural origin, is associated with a significantly increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
Prediabetes remission: long-term cardiovascular benefits
It is known that reversing prediabetes to normal blood sugar levels significantly reduces the risk of developing diabetes later in life. A new study now shows that normalizing blood sugar through a healthy diet and regular physical activity also reduces the risk of cardiovascular events by half over the next 20 to 30 years.
Type 2 Diabetes: A healthy lifestyle can mitigate the impact of bad genes!
A study reports that a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, regardless of baseline genetic risk.
Fat and Sugar: The Deadly Duo Behind Insulin Resistance
The presence of excess fat, especially if it is located in the abdominal area, represents the main risk factor for developing insulin resistance and the pathologies that result from it.
Beneficial cardiometabolic effects of the vegan diet vs. an omnivorous diet
In a randomized, controlled clinical study in identical twins, the vegan diet improved cardiometabolic health compared to an omnivorous diet.
Akkermansia muciniphila: An essential bacterium for maintaining good health
Akkermansia muciniphila, a bacterium that colonizes the mucus layer of the intestinal wall, contributes to the maintenance of this protective layer and generates metabolites that have several beneficial effects on metabolism and immunity.
Ozempic® (semaglutide) and Mounjaro™ (tirzepatide), a major breakthrough for the treatment of obesity
Initially developed to treat patients with type 2 diabetes, these drugs also cause significant weight loss and are establishing themselves as the first truly effective pharmacological treatments for obesity.
Yoga and other holistic practices improve blood sugar control in diabetics
According to a meta-analysis of 28 intervention studies, holistic practices (involving the body and mind), especially yoga, improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes.
Harmful health effects of exposure to “Forever Chemicals”
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), nicknamed “Forever Chemicals” because of their very high stability, and which are used in everyday consumer products (e.g., cosmetics, packaging), can have harmful effects on human health.
Childhood obesity, a ticking time bomb for cardiometabolic diseases
Several recent studies confirm that being overweight during childhood is associated with disastrous health consequences, starting in early adulthood.