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03/06/2020 / By Franz Walker

Scientists unlock the molecules that make STEVIA 200x sweeter than regular sugar

As a natural sweetener and alternative to table sugar, stevia can provide a number of health benefits. However, the plant possesses a certain aftertaste that can be off-putting to some people. Because of this, scientists peered into the molecular machinery behind stevia’s intense sweetness. What makes stevia sweeter than regular sugar? Researchers at the Washington University […]

01/31/2020 / By Isabelle Z.

False pharma promises: Scientists find that taking Type 2 diabetes drugs doesn’t prevent the condition in those with prediabetes

Learning you have prediabetes is a serious wake-up call, and it’s understandable that you’d be willing to do everything in your power to prevent it from becoming full-fledged diabetes. For some people, that means taking type 2 diabetes medications on the recommendation of their doctor. While no one wants to start taking meds every day, […]

01/07/2020 / By Grace Olson

Animal study findings suggest targeted ultrasound can be an effective treatment for Type 2 diabetes

The next step in diabetes treatment could be sound, according to researchers from The George Washington University. In their study, they identified ultrasound waves as a potential tool for treating this chronic disease. The team presented their findings at a conference hosted by the Acoustical Society of America in Kentucky. A non-invasive way to treat diabetes? Ultrasound, […]

01/06/2020 / By Edsel Cook

Can insulin production be restored? Study finds potential new treatments for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes

A recent study brought up the possibility of restoring the function of insulin-producing beta cells in diabetes patients. It showed how pancreatic cells change their behavior during the onset of the disease. The study, which employed a human cell system, revealed that diabetes altered the RNA messaging system that gave orders to proteins to act in […]

11/19/2019 / By Grace Olson

Whole grain rye shown to boost gut health

Whole grains are great for gut health, and a recent study reveals how. The researchers from the University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio and the International Agency for Research on Cancer in France found that eating whole grain rye (WGR) has a positive impact on serotonin levels in the blood. The study builds up from […]

10/21/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Propionate, a common food ingredient, may increase diabetes and obesity risk: Study

Whenever people eat pastries or foods with artificial flavoring, they end up ingesting a hormone-disrupting chemical called propionate. A new study warned that this toxic food ingredient can trigger a series of unfavorable metabolic events that can make a person more vulnerable to diabetes and obesity. A common food preservative, propionate is not only present in artificial flavorings and […]

10/11/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Regular consumption of cruciferous vegetables found to help reverse diabetes

The cruciferous family is a large family of vegetables that has been of scientific interest for more than a decade. Together with alliums, these cool weather-loving greens are known for their anti-cancer properties, which they owe to certain plant compounds they possess. In a recent study which appeared in Science Translational Medicine, researchers from the U.S. and Sweden […]

10/08/2019 / By Melissa Smith

The cup saucer plant from India found to prevent, treat type-2 diabetes

Eating fruits and vegetables, which are nutritious and rich in beneficial phenolic compounds, protect against conditions related to oxidative stress. The fruits and leaves of a plant in India known as the cup saucer plant (Breynia retusa) may also be consumed to protect against diabetes, according to a study published in the journal Food Science […]

10/02/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Kudzu shows promise in treating Type 2 diabetes

Diabetes is one of the most challenging public health problems in the world. Because of its increasing prevalence and mortality rates, as well as its serious complications, more effective and natural treatments are needed. Traditional herbs have a long history of being used for treating diabetes, and one of these herbs is kudzu (Pueraria lobata). […]

09/24/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Picralima nitida seed extracts possess antioxidant and anti-diabetes properties

In this study, researchers from Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria investigated the antioxidant potential of seed extracts obtained from Picralima nitida and their ability to inhibit a-amylase and a-glucosidase. The results of their study were published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. P. nitida or akuamma is a medicinal plant native to Africa. For their study, the researchers used three […]

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