Diabetes drug linked to increased risk of severe eye condition

by Nana Olejank Hansen,University of Southern DenmarkCredit: CC0 Public DomainTwo independent studies from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) show that patients with type 2 diabetes who ar

Updated on: January 17,2025

Diabetes drug linked to increased risk of severe eye condition

by Nana Olejank Hansen,University of Southern DenmarkCredit: CC0 Public DomainTwo independent studies from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) show that patients with type 2 diabetes who ar

Updated on:January 17,2025

Gender-affirming care has a long history in the US—and not just for transgender people

by G. Samantha Rosenthal,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn 1976, awoman from Roanoke, Virginia, named Rhodareceived a prescription for two drugs: estrogen and progestin. Tw

Updated on: February 21,2024

Gender-affirming care has a long history in the US—and not just for transgender people

by G. Samantha Rosenthal,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn 1976, awoman from Roanoke, Virginia, named Rhodareceived a prescription for two drugs: estrogen and progestin. Tw

Updated on:February 21,2024

New insulin mixture could make life easier for patients with type 1 diabetes

by Sølvi Normannsen,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyTests show that MicroGlucagon (orange curve) works faster and is more effective than the fastest-acting insulins on the market (

Updated on: May 09,2024

New insulin mixture could make life easier for patients with type 1 diabetes

by Sølvi Normannsen,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyTests show that MicroGlucagon (orange curve) works faster and is more effective than the fastest-acting insulins on the market (

Updated on:May 09,2024

Risk prediction using genes and gut bacteria can improve early detection of diseases like type 2 diabetes

by Tracey Ellis,University of CambridgeCross-validated Ridge logistic regression models for incident (a) CAD, (b) T2D, (c) AD and (d) prostate cancer using gut microbiome composition. The ROC cu

Updated on: March 27,2024

Risk prediction using genes and gut bacteria can improve early detection of diseases like type 2 diabetes

by Tracey Ellis,University of CambridgeCross-validated Ridge logistic regression models for incident (a) CAD, (b) T2D, (c) AD and (d) prostate cancer using gut microbiome composition. The ROC cu

Updated on:March 27,2024

Social and structural factors are key drivers of disparities in obesity rates

byGeorge Mason UniversityCredit: Towfiqu barbhuiya from PexelsObesity is an epidemic in the United States. It has been increasing among adults of all races and ethnicities over the last two deca

Updated on: August 08,2024

Social and structural factors are key drivers of disparities in obesity rates

byGeorge Mason UniversityCredit: Towfiqu barbhuiya from PexelsObesity is an epidemic in the United States. It has been increasing among adults of all races and ethnicities over the last two deca

Updated on:August 08,2024

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

Effects of COVID-19 infection on the thyroid gland still present after one year

by European Society of EndocrinologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSevere COVID-19 disease affects thyroid function through a variety of mechanisms according to a new study from Dr. Ilaria Muller an

Updated on: January 27,2024

Effects of COVID-19 infection on the thyroid gland still present after one year

by European Society of EndocrinologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSevere COVID-19 disease affects thyroid function through a variety of mechanisms according to a new study from Dr. Ilaria Muller an

Updated on:January 27,2024

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 models the causes of insomnia in menopausal women

by University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne of the most common symptoms that women experience during menopause is sleep disruption. Although this change is

Updated on: February 19,2024

Study models the causes of insomnia in menopausal women

by University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne of the most common symptoms that women experience during menopause is sleep disruption. Although this change is

Updated on:February 19,2024

Hot flashes, yet another early indicator for Alzheimer's disease

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs if hot flashes alone weren't bad enough for women going through the menopause transition, a new study suggests that

Updated on: January 17,2024

Hot flashes, yet another early indicator for Alzheimer's disease

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs if hot flashes alone weren't bad enough for women going through the menopause transition, a new study suggests that

Updated on:January 17,2024

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

'Bionic pancreas' could make life easier for people with type 1 diabetes

by Amy NortonA new technology dubbed the "bionic pancreas" may beat standard treatment in helping people with type 1 diabetes control their blood sugar levels, a clinical trial has found.Amo

Updated on: January 31,2024

'Bionic pancreas' could make life easier for people with type 1 diabetes

by Amy NortonA new technology dubbed the "bionic pancreas" may beat standard treatment in helping people with type 1 diabetes control their blood sugar levels, a clinical trial has found.Amo

Updated on:January 31,2024