Rapid control of blood sugar levels in gestational diabetes can reverse risk of children developing obesity

byDiabetologiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainSwiftly achieving glycemic control after a diagnosis of gestational diabetes can bring the baby's risk of obesity in childhood down to a level similar

Updated on: September 13,2024

Rapid control of blood sugar levels in gestational diabetes can reverse risk of children developing obesity

byDiabetologiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainSwiftly achieving glycemic control after a diagnosis of gestational diabetes can bring the baby's risk of obesity in childhood down to a level similar

Updated on:September 13,2024

New studies shed more light on potential risks of antenatal steroids

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainTwo new studies published byThe BMJtoday examine the potential health risks for infants of giving steroid drugs to women who are at

Updated on: January 24,2024

New studies shed more light on potential risks of antenatal steroids

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainTwo new studies published byThe BMJtoday examine the potential health risks for infants of giving steroid drugs to women who are at

Updated on:January 24,2024

Lower hemoglobin is good for health after all? It may protect against obesity and metabolic syndrome

by University of OuluHemoglobin. Credit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by the University of Oulu in Finland refutes the belief that high hemoglobin levels are always desirable for health. A study b

Updated on: February 03,2024

Lower hemoglobin is good for health after all? It may protect against obesity and metabolic syndrome

by University of OuluHemoglobin. Credit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by the University of Oulu in Finland refutes the belief that high hemoglobin levels are always desirable for health. A study b

Updated on:February 03,2024

Your sex life doesn't have to suffer during menopause

by Ann SchreiberOur bodies are a stew of hormones and chemicals and enzymes and all sorts of exotic-sounding ingredients. For many women, this concoction bubbles along happily right through menopause.

Updated on: January 22,2024

Your sex life doesn't have to suffer during menopause

by Ann SchreiberOur bodies are a stew of hormones and chemicals and enzymes and all sorts of exotic-sounding ingredients. For many women, this concoction bubbles along happily right through menopause.

Updated on:January 22,2024

Researchers define normal natriuretic peptide level range across lifespan of healthy US population

by Anna Jones,University of Alabama at BirminghamAge-specific NT-proBNP concentrations stratified by age and race and ethnicity. Credit:JACC: Heart Failure(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jchf

Updated on: January 18,2024

Researchers define normal natriuretic peptide level range across lifespan of healthy US population

by Anna Jones,University of Alabama at BirminghamAge-specific NT-proBNP concentrations stratified by age and race and ethnicity. Credit:JACC: Heart Failure(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jchf

Updated on:January 18,2024

Metformin may lower dementia risk in black patients with T2DM

(HealthDay)—Metformin use is associated with a substantially lower risk for dementia among younger African-American patients with diabetes compared with sulfonylurea initiation, according to a study p

Updated on: May 28,2024

Metformin may lower dementia risk in black patients with T2DM

(HealthDay)—Metformin use is associated with a substantially lower risk for dementia among younger African-American patients with diabetes compared with sulfonylurea initiation, according to a study p

Updated on:May 28,2024

Many autoimmune disease patients struggle with diagnosis, costs, inattentive care

by Andy Miller, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAfter years of debilitating bouts of fatigue, Beth VanOrden finally thought she had an answer to her problems in 2016 when she was diagn

Updated on: January 09,2024

Many autoimmune disease patients struggle with diagnosis, costs, inattentive care

by Andy Miller, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAfter years of debilitating bouts of fatigue, Beth VanOrden finally thought she had an answer to her problems in 2016 when she was diagn

Updated on:January 09,2024

Worrying regional disparities found in lower limb amputation caused by arterial disease

by University of SheffieldPopulation-based AKA and BKA rates by age, sex and diabetes status; England (April 2006 to March 2018) AKA, above knee amputation; BKA, below knee amputation. Credit:&nb

Updated on: March 27,2024

Worrying regional disparities found in lower limb amputation caused by arterial disease

by University of SheffieldPopulation-based AKA and BKA rates by age, sex and diabetes status; England (April 2006 to March 2018) AKA, above knee amputation; BKA, below knee amputation. Credit:&nb

Updated on:March 27,2024

Light or moderate alcohol consumption does not guard against diabetes, obesity

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have just one or two drinks per day are not protected against endocrine conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, accordi

Updated on: January 22,2024

Light or moderate alcohol consumption does not guard against diabetes, obesity

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have just one or two drinks per day are not protected against endocrine conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, accordi

Updated on:January 22,2024

New study suggests growing use of cannabis to help manage menopause symptoms

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNot so long ago, young adults were the primary users of cannabis. The reality today, however, is that women and adults aged 50+ rep

Updated on: January 17,2024

New study suggests growing use of cannabis to help manage menopause symptoms

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNot so long ago, young adults were the primary users of cannabis. The reality today, however, is that women and adults aged 50+ rep

Updated on:January 17,2024

Study finds vitamin B12 is a key player in cellular reprogramming and tissue regeneration

by Nahia Barberia,Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)On the right, cells in the pancreas undergoing reprogramming; on the left, regular pancreas tissue. Credit: IRB BarcelonaVi

Updated on: January 09,2024

Study finds vitamin B12 is a key player in cellular reprogramming and tissue regeneration

by Nahia Barberia,Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)On the right, cells in the pancreas undergoing reprogramming; on the left, regular pancreas tissue. Credit: IRB BarcelonaVi

Updated on:January 09,2024

Preventing weight gain can help avoid total knee replacement

by Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPreventing weight gain from early adulthood could reduce knee replacements in Australian adults by almost 30% and save the health system $373

Updated on: May 13,2024

Preventing weight gain can help avoid total knee replacement

by Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPreventing weight gain from early adulthood could reduce knee replacements in Australian adults by almost 30% and save the health system $373

Updated on:May 13,2024