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According to an older review of 14 studies, berberine may be as effective as certain oral diabetes drugs, including metformin, glipizide, and rosiglitazone.

Research demonstrates resistance training’s dual impact on cellular and hormonal mechanisms, showing improvements in mitochondrial efficiency and insulin sensitivity while reducing cortisol levels.

Co-commencing metformin with antipsychotics can reduce weight gain by over 4 kg compared to controls, providing a concrete strategy for managing one of psychiatry’s most challenging side effects.

Ultra-processed foods are designed to be hyper-palatable, triggering brain reward systems and creating persistent cravings, making dietary change recommendations particularly challenging in clinical practice.

Daily consumption of 120mL fresh lemon juice demonstrates measurable effects on kidney stone prevention, supported by National Kidney Foundation recommendations for patients with stone history.