Browsing: Metabolic Health & Blood Sugar

skip to content AIIMS researchers have found a link between metabolic health, obesity and excess fat accumulation around the kidneys. (File photo)

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) measures glucose levels between cells, giving people with diabetes up-to-the-minute information on whether their blood glucose is above, below, or within range. In the quarter-century since its FDA approval, it has undergone a form of “mission creep.” What began largely as a supplement to finger-stick testing for people with Type 1…

Rice is a staple food for more than half of the world’s population, but new research suggests that its nutritional value may extend beyond its familiar carbohydrate content. Scientists have found that black and green varieties of Japanese rice contain unusual fats and may be digested more slowly than ordinary white rice

Updated 2026/09/16 08:00 Proper metabolic function helps maintain stable blood sugar and an appropriate body weight and muscle mass. / Photo=Getty Images Bank Metabolism refers to the processes that convert nutrients from food into energy, and to storing and using that energy where it is needed. Proper metabolic function helps maintain stable blood sugar and…

September 9, 2026 ByJulie Corliss, Executive Editor, Harvard Heart Letter

Sleep‑aligned fasting improves heart and blood‑sugar markers The Northwestern Medicine study found that among middle-age and older adults who are at higher risk for cardiometabolic disease, extending the participants’ overnight fast by about two hours, dimming the lights and not eating for three hours prior to bedtime improved measures of cardiovascular and metabolic health during…

Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, often causing pelvic pain, painful periods, fatigue and, in some cases, fertility problems. While it is primarily considered a gynaecological disorder, researchers are increasingly exploring whether its effects extend beyond the reproductive system and influence broader…

People who try metabolic resets usually do so with the aim of losing weight. However, since there are no guidelines for this process, the specifics of a metabolic reset may vary from person to person

Picture this: You wake up cocooned in plush Four Seasons bedding, raise the shades with the touch of a button, and enjoy a soothing pot of vanilla rooibos tea on your balcony overlooking the lush landscape. You then head downstairs for breakfast to savor a bagel and lox topped with house-cured Ora King salmon and…

When we talk about shedding extra pounds, we usually focus on the number on the scale. But here’s the thing: not all weight loss is created equal. While dropping weight is a massive win for your metabolic health, recent research suggests that the way you lose that weight matters just as much as the result…