Moderate low-carbohydrate diet found to be beneficial for adults with type 1 diabetes

byUniversity of GothenburgMean glucose (A) and percent time in range, 3.9–10.0 mmol/L (B) during the study period. Orange lines and orange filled markers: received moderate carbohydrate diet in

Updated on: December 28,2023

Moderate low-carbohydrate diet found to be beneficial for adults with type 1 diabetes

byUniversity of GothenburgMean glucose (A) and percent time in range, 3.9–10.0 mmol/L (B) during the study period. Orange lines and orange filled markers: received moderate carbohydrate diet in

Updated on:December 28,2023

New devices could change the way we measure blood pressure

Updated on: August 21,2024

New devices could change the way we measure blood pressure

Updated on:August 21,2024

Diabetes drug may significantly lower women's risk of substantial weight gain after giving up smoking

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe diabetes drug dulaglutide (Trulicity) may significantly lower a woman's risk of substantial weight gain after she has given up s

Updated on: December 28,2023

Diabetes drug may significantly lower women's risk of substantial weight gain after giving up smoking

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe diabetes drug dulaglutide (Trulicity) may significantly lower a woman's risk of substantial weight gain after she has given up s

Updated on:December 28,2023

Weight management treatments increase weight loss in patients with obesity, finds study

by Elana GotkineFor patients with obesity, weight management treatments (WMTs) are associated with an increased probability of 5 percent or greater weight loss, according to astudypublishe

Updated on: March 21,2024

Weight management treatments increase weight loss in patients with obesity, finds study

by Elana GotkineFor patients with obesity, weight management treatments (WMTs) are associated with an increased probability of 5 percent or greater weight loss, according to astudypublishe

Updated on:March 21,2024

Abdominal obesity might predict risk of fecal incontinence

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFecal incontinence (FI), or involuntary loss of bowel control, significantly impacts quality of life and mental health for millions of a

Updated on: May 14,2024

Abdominal obesity might predict risk of fecal incontinence

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFecal incontinence (FI), or involuntary loss of bowel control, significantly impacts quality of life and mental health for millions of a

Updated on:May 14,2024

Scientists develop innovative magnetic gel that heals diabetic wounds three times faster

byNational University of SingaporeA bandage pre-loaded with magnetic hydrogel is placed on the wound and an external device is used to accelerate the wound healing process. Credit: National Univ

Updated on: January 05,2024

Scientists develop innovative magnetic gel that heals diabetic wounds three times faster

byNational University of SingaporeA bandage pre-loaded with magnetic hydrogel is placed on the wound and an external device is used to accelerate the wound healing process. Credit: National Univ

Updated on:January 05,2024

Weight-loss medications alone are not a quick fix, says obesity expert

by DeeDee Stiepan, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the most common New Year's resolutions is to lose weight. Many may be wondering if weight-loss medications can help them

Updated on: April 02,2024

Weight-loss medications alone are not a quick fix, says obesity expert

by DeeDee Stiepan, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the most common New Year's resolutions is to lose weight. Many may be wondering if weight-loss medications can help them

Updated on:April 02,2024

Drinking coffee does not hinder the absorption of liquid thyroid medication

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough current product labels and treatment guidelines recommend that patients take thyroid hormone replacement therapy on an empty stomach, new

Updated on: February 05,2024

Drinking coffee does not hinder the absorption of liquid thyroid medication

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough current product labels and treatment guidelines recommend that patients take thyroid hormone replacement therapy on an empty stomach, new

Updated on:February 05,2024

Steroids linked to long-lasting heart disease risk and worse quality of life

by European Society of EndocrinologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnabolic steroids not only can cause serious side effects during use, such as heart failure and depression, but can continue being

Updated on: February 05,2024

Steroids linked to long-lasting heart disease risk and worse quality of life

by European Society of EndocrinologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnabolic steroids not only can cause serious side effects during use, such as heart failure and depression, but can continue being

Updated on:February 05,2024

Canadians' feelings about the causes of obesity are often harmful to self-esteem, new study shows

by Patrick Lejtenyi,Concordia UniversityMean Weight Bias Internalization by Body Mass Index Distribution. Credit:BMC Public Health(2023). DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16454-5The causes be

Updated on: May 21,2024

Canadians' feelings about the causes of obesity are often harmful to self-esteem, new study shows

by Patrick Lejtenyi,Concordia UniversityMean Weight Bias Internalization by Body Mass Index Distribution. Credit:BMC Public Health(2023). DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16454-5The causes be

Updated on:May 21,2024

Zepbound bests Wegovy for weight loss in new trial

by Robin FosterZepbound, the new GLP-1 weight-loss drug from Eli Lilly & Co., has outperformed its main competitor, Wegovy, in a clinical trial funded by Lilly."Given the increased interest a

Updated on: December 18,2024

Zepbound bests Wegovy for weight loss in new trial

by Robin FosterZepbound, the new GLP-1 weight-loss drug from Eli Lilly & Co., has outperformed its main competitor, Wegovy, in a clinical trial funded by Lilly."Given the increased interest a

Updated on:December 18,2024

Study finds high blood glucose levels sensitizes pancreatic cancer cells to chemotherapy

byUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterEnhanced chemotherapy response with hyperglycemia in patients with stage IV PDAC. Nelson-Aalen cumulative hazard curves of patients with metastatic

Updated on: January 22,2024

Study finds high blood glucose levels sensitizes pancreatic cancer cells to chemotherapy

byUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterEnhanced chemotherapy response with hyperglycemia in patients with stage IV PDAC. Nelson-Aalen cumulative hazard curves of patients with metastatic

Updated on:January 22,2024