A plant-forward, low-protein diet supplemented with precise amounts of the amino acid methionine increases healthspan and reduces frailty in mice, according to a study published in Cell Metabolism by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC). Led by Valter Longo of the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, the team found that balancing specific … Read more
Researchers at the Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) and Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified “adipomes”—extracellular vesicles released by fat tissue—as active drivers in the spread of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). By isolating these vesicles, the team discovered they deliver a “lipid code” that reprograms cancer cells to form invadopodia, … Read more
Immune aging, or immunosenescence, triggers a decline in the body’s ability to fight infections and tumors while simultaneously increasing the risk of chronic inflammation and autoimmune diseases. According to a review published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, the human immune system reaches a critical inflection point around age 50, where molecular signatures of aging … Read more
Eliminating sucrose from a low-fat diet may disrupt gut health and trigger metabolic dysfunction, according to research presented at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, ENDO 2026. While high-sugar consumption is linked to health risks, a 16-week study by the Dasman Diabetes Institute indicates that a total absence of dietary sugar can lead to gut bacteria … Read more
A new study published in BMC Medicine reveals that a specific genetic variant linked to a preference for onions is associated with lower blood pressure and a 14% reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. Researchers from the Monell Chemical Senses Center and their international partners used Mendelian randomization to determine that these genetic markers act … Read more
Napping for more than 30 minutes daily significantly elevates the risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to research presented at the Endocrine Society’s ENDO 2026 meeting. Data from 1,900 patients indicates that combining long daytime naps with poor nocturnal sleep more than triples the risk of … Read more
Colorado has secured federal authorization to import lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada, a move state officials estimate could save residents approximately $46 million on 20 common medications over three years. However, the program faces significant logistical hurdles, including Canadian export restrictions and private manufacturing contracts that currently prevent the sale of these drugs to the … Read more
Nearly 4 in 10 patients with type 2 diabetes stop their GLP-1 medication within the first year of treatment, according to research presented at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, ENDO 2026. While discontinuation rates climb to nearly 6 in 10 by the end of two years, the data reveals a high frequency of patients restarting … Read more
Solid-organ transplant recipients face a significantly higher risk of mortality if they develop diabetes, according to a comprehensive analysis presented at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting. Researchers analyzed data from over 800,000 U.S. patients who underwent transplants between 2003 and 2021, finding that both pre-existing and post-surgery diabetes consistently reduced long-term survival rates … Read more
Whey protein prices are surging globally as demand for high-protein snacks and weight-loss nutrition outpaces supply. According to Ever.Ag Insights, wholesale prices for 80% whey protein concentrate in the U.S. have jumped 250% over the last year, now trading at more than $13 per pound. Why are whey protein prices spiking so rapidly? The cost … Read more