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Grafted hGO-NPM generates insulin+ cells. [Hyunkee Kim] In a proof of concept that may reshape the treatment landscape for insulin-dependent diabetes, scientists have demonstrated that human stomach cells can be reprogrammed to secrete insulin—potentially paving the way for autologous cell-based therapies that eliminate the need for donor islets and systemic immunosuppression, as well as lifelong monitoring of blood sugar levels and insulin injections. The study, “Modeling in vivo induction of gastric insulin-secreting cells using transplanted human stomach organoids,” published in Stem Cell Reports and led by Xiaofeng Huang, PhD, of Weill Cornell Medicine and Qing Xia, MD, PhD, of Peking…

James Watson, one of the 20th century’s most famous scientists, passed away on Thursday (November 6). He was 97.Watson was best known for his co-discovery of the DNA double helix along with biophysicist Francis Crick in 1953.1-3 Watson met Crick while working as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Cambridge’s Cavendish laboratory in 1951, a year after earning his PhD from Indiana University. The pair quickly bonded over their love for DNA.To build their model, Watson and Crick used the X-ray crystallography data that Maurice Wilkins and Rosalind Franklin, researchers at King’s College London, had generated. In 1962, Watson,…

Angela Kinsey told EatingWell that she always has a cheese stick and pretzels on hand to snack on while filming. The snack is simple, but a great source of carbs, protein and fat for a quick boost of energy.The actor also shared other favorites, including assorted nuts and her husband’s homemade granola. After nearly nine years of starring in the beloved sitcom The Office, Angela Kinsey now gets to be on set in her own kitchen to film her and husband Joshua Snyder’s series, Baking with Josh and Ange.   While their baking series feature the couple making sweet delicacies like chocolate…

Get dinner on the table in no time with these delicious recipes. Each dish takes no more than 20 minutes to make, so they are perfect for busier nights when you need a quick meal. They’re also made with tasty fall produce like sweet potatoes and cabbage, so you can take advantage of the season’s freshest ingredients. Add options like our 20-Minute Chickpea Soup or Taco-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes to your menu for a nourishing dinner to end your day. Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save them all with one click. It’s so easy—and free! 20-Minute Chickpea Soup Photographer: Robby…

A new behavioral study underscores that US college students’ campus environment lends itself to habits that increase their food intake and subsequent weight gain. They are also largely unaware of their eating habits, as the analysis reveals that their self-perceptions of food consumption generally do not align with their logged caloric intake.The study authors were particularly interested in the “freshman 15,” a phenomenon which refers to a time at the start of college when many students gain around 15 pounds. In particular, factors related to gender and emotion significantly contributed to the complexities of dietary behaviors, they highlight.Over the course…

Credit: TopMicrobialStock / Adobe Intellia Therapeutics has acknowledged the death of the elderly patient hospitalized last week in its Phase III trial of assessing nexiguran ziclumeran (nex-z) in transthyretin amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM). The patient, which Intellia described previously as a man in his early 80s with a high body mass index, succumbed to liver dysfunctions that included Grade 4 liver transaminases and increased total bilirubin after being dosed with nex-z in the Phase III MAGNITUDE trial (NCT06128629) on September 30. In disclosing the hospitalization last week, Intellia said it learned of the patient’s condition approximately 24 days post-dosing and…

Following a weight-loss diet doesn’t mean missing out on tasty snacks! Each of these delicious pick-me-ups is made lower in calories and high in fiber and/or protein, so you can snack on something satisfying while meeting your nutritional goals. Recipes like our Ranch Roasted Chickpeas and our Key Lime Pie Energy Balls are perfect for keeping around the house or serving up as finger foods to friends and family. Love any of these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save, search and organize your EatingWell recipes all in one place. It’s free! Ranch Roasted Chickpeas Ali Redmond These ranch-flavored roasted chickpeas are…

Some protein powders, especially plant-based ones, may have trace amounts of heavy metals, like lead.Protein powders may also contain unnecessary ingredients, including added sugars, sweeteners and fillers.Choose protein powders from companies that are independently tested and transparent with their ingredients. Protein powders are popular for their ease and convenience—just add a scoop to a shaker and you’re good to go. But as demand for supplements has grown, so have questions about what’s actually inside those tubs. Independent lab tests and consumer watchdogs have found that some protein powders contain trace amounts of heavy metals such as lead, cadmium and arsenic.…

Credit: Intermountain Health A study in more than 40,000 patients has shown that those who had any detectable levels of calcium in the coronary artery were two to three times more likely to die within the next five years, with only about a quarter of those deaths being caused by cardiovascular disease. These findings were presented this weekend at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2025.  “Someone’s coronary artery calcium score could be a more powerful predictor of a person’s overall health than we previously thought,” said Jeffrey L. Anderson, MD, distinguished clinical and research physician at Intermountain Health and…

There are a few different things you probably think to lather on your skin before heading out for a workout. For starters, SPF. Maybe a little bit of an anti-chafing product. But have you been curious about topical thermogenic exercise products, such as Sweet Sweat?You may have seen your favorite fitness influencer posting sponsored content about topical thermogenic exercise products, which are typically sold as creams and gels. When applied to the body before a workout, these substances are intended to promote circulation and increase sweat, without demanding that the wearer work harder or longer. The idea is that you’ll…