Research Highlight Archives

Large global insurance company highlights central role of metabolic health

Swiss Re urges the healthcare industry to test for, prevent, and treat insulin resistance to save money and lives

November 1, 2023

3 min read

Is fructose behind Alzheimer’s disease?

A new study suggests that fructose and uric acid may play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s, thanks to an evolutionary adaptation hijacked by the modern diet.

September 10, 2023

6 min read

David Perlmutter, MD

6 min read

Can being lonely impact your metabolic health?

Can being lonely impact your metabolic health?

A new paper investigates the connection between feelings of loneliness and physical and mental health effects, and offers strategies to address both.

Stephanie Weng

July 7, 2023

4 min read

Dr. Molly Maloof

4 min read

New research shows loss of epigenetic information can drive aging

New research shows loss of epigenetic information can drive aging

A preliminary study in mice suggests that an epigenetic ‘reset’ can reverse aging processes and restore youthful function of tissue and organs

April 19, 2023

5 min read

David Sinclair, PhD

5 min read

New research shows that sweeteners impact the microbiome

New research shows that sweeteners impact the microbiome

A recent study found that consuming sweeteners like sucralose, aspartame, and even stevia could impact metabolic markers and the microbiome.

Meeri Kim

November 23, 2022

5 min read

5 min read

New research finds CGMs are reliable enough for dietary feedback

New research finds CGMs are reliable enough for dietary feedback

The study found that in a large sample of people without diabetes, CGM readings were consistent enough to be useful for personalized diet guidance

July 25, 2022

6 min read

Sleep

New research shows brain waves may impact glucose during sleep

Researchers found that brain waves during sleep may help regulate blood sugar , possibly explaining why poor sleep increases diabetes risk

Yael Cooperman, MD

July 5, 2022

6 min read

6 min read

New research sheds light on metabolites, exercise, and Type 2 diabetes risk

A recent study shows that increased exercise improves metabolic markers and takes a broad look at the molecules impacted by physical activity

Colleen Gulick, PhD

June 6, 2022

7 min read

7 min read

New paper reveals cardiometabolic disease risk in women

Women's Health

New paper reveals cardiometabolic disease risk in women

A new article by Dr. Sara Gottfried shows unique disease risk in women and how functional medicine can improve gaps in diagnosis and treatment.

The Levels Team

May 19, 2022

4 min read

New research finds exercise time of day matters for metabolism

Exercise and circadian rhythms are two powerful factors that alter the metabolism of most body tissues. This mouse study mapped those effects.

May 17, 2022

New study finds more exercise benefits high-risk prediabetes patients

Diet and exercise help prevent prediabetes from becoming diabetes. This study doubled exercise in patients most at risk and got even better outcomes.

April 13, 2022

New research shows we’re not treating prediabetes

New research shows we’re not treating prediabetes

In one large health system, 0% of eligible prediabetes patients got the recommended treatment; only 5% even got a diagnosis.

Frances Gatta

March 25, 2022

4 min read

4 min read

New research asks why some stressors, like exercise, make us stronger

This mouse study looks at how some oxidative stress created by a particular enzyme is critical for the positive effects of exercise on metabolic health and performance.

March 2, 2022

6 min read

Large global insurance company highlights central role of metabolic health

Swiss Re urges the healthcare industry to test for, prevent, and treat insulin resistance to save money and lives

November 1, 2023

3 min read

Is fructose behind Alzheimer’s disease?

A new study suggests that fructose and uric acid may play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s, thanks to an evolutionary adaptation hijacked by the modern diet.

September 10, 2023

6 min read

David Perlmutter, MD

6 min read

Can being lonely impact your metabolic health?

A new paper investigates the connection between feelings of loneliness and physical and mental health effects, and offers strategies to address both.

Stephanie Weng

July 7, 2023

4 min read

Dr. Molly Maloof

4 min read

New research shows loss of epigenetic information can drive aging

A preliminary study in mice suggests that an epigenetic ‘reset’ can reverse aging processes and restore youthful function of tissue and organs

April 19, 2023

5 min read

David Sinclair, PhD

5 min read

New research shows that sweeteners impact the microbiome

A recent study found that consuming sweeteners like sucralose, aspartame, and even stevia could impact metabolic markers and the microbiome.

Meeri Kim

November 23, 2022

5 min read

5 min read

New research finds CGMs are reliable enough for dietary feedback

The study found that in a large sample of people without diabetes, CGM readings were consistent enough to be useful for personalized diet guidance

July 25, 2022

6 min read

Sleep

New research shows brain waves may impact glucose during sleep

Researchers found that brain waves during sleep may help regulate blood sugar , possibly explaining why poor sleep increases diabetes risk

Yael Cooperman, MD

July 5, 2022

6 min read

6 min read

New research sheds light on metabolites, exercise, and Type 2 diabetes risk

A recent study shows that increased exercise improves metabolic markers and takes a broad look at the molecules impacted by physical activity

Colleen Gulick, PhD

June 6, 2022

7 min read

7 min read

Women's Health

New paper reveals cardiometabolic disease risk in women

A new article by Dr. Sara Gottfried shows unique disease risk in women and how functional medicine can improve gaps in diagnosis and treatment.

The Levels Team

May 19, 2022

4 min read

New research finds exercise time of day matters for metabolism

Exercise and circadian rhythms are two powerful factors that alter the metabolism of most body tissues. This mouse study mapped those effects.

May 17, 2022

New study finds more exercise benefits high-risk prediabetes patients

Diet and exercise help prevent prediabetes from becoming diabetes. This study doubled exercise in patients most at risk and got even better outcomes.

April 13, 2022

New research shows we’re not treating prediabetes

In one large health system, 0% of eligible prediabetes patients got the recommended treatment; only 5% even got a diagnosis.

Frances Gatta

March 25, 2022

4 min read

4 min read

New research asks why some stressors, like exercise, make us stronger

This mouse study looks at how some oxidative stress created by a particular enzyme is critical for the positive effects of exercise on metabolic health and performance.