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New evidence suggests that metabolic memories, set by the parents, can affect eating behavior and obesity in future generations.

EPSONIP explores the link between fatty liver, epicardial fat and cardiovascular disease in type 2 diabetes.

A creamy drink gives a greater feeling of satiety (fullness) and releases larger amounts of satiety hormones than a low-fat drink with the same calorie content, according to a new study.

Graduate school Forum Scientium, a bridge between medicine, natural sciences and engineering, stimulates creativity and a common use of ideas, knowledge, and equipment.

Damage to the eyes and kidneys are serious complications in diabetes. After following one specific patient group, researchers at Linköping University are able to show what levels should be targeted during treatment.

Is a Mediterranean diet with reduced carbohydrate content a better choice than traditional low-fat diet for patients with coronary heart disease?

How does maternal obesity affect the course of labor? We have shown that obese women experience a longer dilation phase during childbirth. Does the same apply to women who, for various reasons, require labor induction?

The aim is to identify risk markers for cardiovascular disease to facilitate early and individually adjusted interventions in middle-aged men and women with Type 2-diabetes.

A small pilot study in which researchers attempted to slow attacks mounted by the immune system on insulin-producing cells in type 1 diabetes has given promising results.

Did the bacteria in your guts when you were a baby impact your risk of future disease? We have talked to researcher studying whether diseases such as type 1 diabetes and allergy could be prevented by promoting the right bacteria early in life.