Amid growing evidence that the same abnormal clumping of proteins in Alzheimer's disease also contributes to type-2 diabetes, scientists are reporting discovery of a potent new compound that reduces ...

Scientists in China have found a new potential drug target for weight loss. Blocking a protein called CD44 has been shown to protect against obesity in mice on a high-fat diet, specifically by ...

A new study suggests there is hope of treating certain inborn congenital metabolic diseases -- a hope found in green tea and in red wine. A new Tel Aviv University study suggests there is hope of ...