The gastrointestinal hormone secretin- often associated with its role in the pancreas- increases and improves both heart and kidney function, according to a new study. Researchers write that their ...

Through a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase II clinical trial, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine report that small doses of NGM282, a ...

Researchers from SIT reveal the mechanism by which bitter taste of plant-based polyphenols interact with T2R in the gut and secrete GI hormones, thereby regulating blood sugar levels and appetite, ...

Maintaining weight loss with regular exercise rather than the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) liraglutide, a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, seems to reduce ...

Through a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase II clinical trial, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine report that small doses of NGM282, a ...

Your pancreas sits behind your stomach. It produces enzymes and hormones that help you digest food and that regulate blood sugar. (Science Photo Library/Getty Images) Your pancreas is shaped like an ...

Share on Pinterest New research links polyphenols intake to lowered diabetes and obesity risk. Gillian Vann/Stocksy Polyphenols are a type of chemical naturally occurring in plant-based foods that are ...

The gastrointestinal tract (GI) is the pathway from your mouth to your esophagus, stomach, and small and large intestines. In the GI tract, nutrients and water from food are absorbed to help keep your ...

Through a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase II clinical trial, researchers report that small doses of NGM282, a non-tumorigenic variant of an endocrine gastrointestinal hormone, can ...