A large long-term study of nearly 40,000 women has found that women who eat more plant-based, low-insulinemic foods may gain less weight and have a much lower risk of developing obesity during the years around menopause. A low-insulinemic diet refers to a diet that is less likely to cause repeated spikes in insulin, a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar and fat storage.A large long-term study of nearly 40,000 women has found that women who eat more plant-based, low-insulinemic foods may gain less weight and have a much lower risk of developing obesity during the years around menopause. A low-insulinemic diet refers to a diet that is less likely to cause repeated spikes in insulin, a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar and fat storage.

In a review published in Research, researchers from Shanghai University and collaborating institutions highlight how 3D cardiac constructs are emerging as more clinical relevant platforms for cardiovascular drug discovery and safety assessment.

Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) are challenging to conduct in rural areas, however, a new Griffith University study examined how high-quality research could be conducted when RCTs were not possible.