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Insulin Resistance

Insulin resistance and its relation to various diseases

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Jan 22, 2026

ben bickman

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...

Jan 16, 2026

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...