Turmeric and curcumin supplements may aid weight loss and reduce waist and hip circumference in people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, according to a meta-analysis published in the journal Nutrition & Diabetes. The review of 20 studies found a modest average weight loss of about 4.2 pounds among participants taking the supplements, with greater reductions in those with a body mass index under 30.

A study in the journal Pregnancy found inhaled technosphere insulin may be a safe alternative to rapid-acting insulin analogs for managing diabetes during pregnancy. Researchers highlighted cases where technosphere insulin managed postprandial blood glucose levels, suggesting its potential as a prandial insulin option. They recommended further research to compare the efficacy and safety of technosphere insulin and rapid-acting insulin analogs during pregnancy.

The FDA has approved the first glucose monitoring system specifically for weight loss, offering a new weight management tool for Americans. The system, from Signos, utilizes a Dexcom continuous glucose monitor paired with an AI platform to provide personalized data and lifestyle recommendations.

A study in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that keeping blood pressure to below 120 systolic may be more protective against heart attacks, strokes, heart failure and other cardiac problems than using higher target levels. The strategy also was linked to only a small increase in the cost of treatments.

Older adults who had an average of one type of cardiovascular disease were less adherent to Life's Essential 8 lifestyle factors than those who did not have cardiovascular disease, according to a study in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Blood pressure control and physical activity accounted for much of the difference and adherence decreased with each additional heart-related problem people had.

A study published in the journal eBioMedicine found that certain lipid metabolites, including linoleic acid and sphingomyelins, were negatively associated with excessive daytime sleepiness. The research, which involved data from populations in the US, UK and Finland, highlighted the connection between metabolism and sleep disorders and could lead to new treatments or dietary guidelines.

A study in JAMA Network Open found that physicians who used smartwatches for six months had higher resilience and a 54% lower likelihood of burnout, compared with a control group. The passive monitoring allowed physicians to access data on sleep, heart rate, physical activity and stress without the need for immediate behavioral changes.