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is a scientist and professor focused on and , known for research, public-facing writing, and media appearances; his academic affiliation and research focus on mechanisms behind obesity, type 2 diabete...
Insulin Resistance
Insulin resistance is a condition in which the body's cells become less responsive to insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels.
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Most ViewedFatty liver reversal
(MASLD/NAFLD) is a highly prevalent, often “silent” condition in which excess fat accumulates in the liver and is closely linked to , and . Substantial clinical and observational evidence shows that e...
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Causes of type 2 diabetes
arises from a mix of biological susceptibility and environmental pressures: the disease most commonly reflects plus progressive loss of , and its risk is strongly shaped by , , age, and . Public healt...
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Does stopping nicotine increase insulin sensitivity?
Stopping nicotine tends to improve insulin sensitivity in humans, but the effect is partial, can be obscured by weight gain after quitting, and may be blunted if nicotine is replaced chronically (as w...