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Regular coffee intake may lower T2D risk in women with gestational diabetes

Regular coffee intake may lower T2D risk in women with gestational diabetes

13 Jan 2023 byStephen Padilla

Women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) may benefit from habitual consumption of caffeinated coffee to prevent progression to type 2 diabetes (T2D) and have a more favourable metabolic profile, suggests a study.

Regular coffee intake may lower T2D risk in women with gestational diabetes

13 Jan 2023
Lower plasma ACE2 levels may partially mediate COVID-19 risks in overweight/obesity or low socioeconomic position

Lower plasma ACE2 levels may partially mediate COVID-19 risks in overweight/obesity or low socioeconomic position

10 Jan 2023 bySarah Cheung

Lower plasma angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) levels may partially mediate COVID-19 risks in individuals with overweight/obesity or low socioeconomic position (SEP; referring to low educational attainment), according to a large-scale Mendelian randomization study conducted by researchers at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).

Lower plasma ACE2 levels may partially mediate COVID-19 risks in overweight/obesity or low socioeconomic position

10 Jan 2023