New drugs that target "zombie" tuberculosis (TB) cells are now a step closer, thanks to a new study led by the University of ...

Each time a cell divides, a small section of each chromosome's protective cap—the telomere—is worn away. Most cells use an ...

We hear about insulin resistance a lot. But what, exactly, is it? “Insulin resistance is when someone builds up a tolerance to insulin, making the hormone less effective,” say ...

A clinical trial for semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic, found that it improved blood sugar control in people with ...

Insulin-producing human pancreas cells can be manufactured with 3D printers, researchers reported at the International Transplant Congress underway in London.

A rare cell in the lining of lungs is fundamental to the organ-wide response necessary to repair damage from toxins like ...

In a small cell therapy trial, 10 out of 12 people with type 1 diabetes no longer needed supplemental insulin, even a year after treatment.

If you've been unusually tired, foggy or thirsty, high blood sugar levels may be to blame. More people are keeping an eye on their glucose levels these days with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), ...

Exercise is not only a blanket recommendation for optimal health; its an effective drug-free therapy capable of reversing ...

While most understand that sedentary lifestyles can impact weight and posture, fewer recognize the direct connection between ...

A blood test for insulin resistance (a hallmark of diabetes) may offer clues about the speed of memory loss for people with early Alzheimer’s disease.