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New study sheds light on vitamin D's role in cardiovascular health

Researchers conducted a prospective population-based analysis to understand whether vitamin D levels were associated with cardiovascular disease events and mortality, and overall mortality.

20 Sep 2023

Could reducing light exposure help you sleep better and improve your mental health during pregnancy?

Higher light exposure at night and poor sleep quality are associated with poorer mental health outcomes.

20 Sep 2023

Researchers challenge WHO's sweetener guidelines, call for urgent re-evaluation

Researchers question WHO guidelines on non-sugar sweeteners, citing a reliance on biased prospective cohort studies over randomized controlled trials. The study calls for an urgent re-evaluation of WHO's stance, as recent evidence suggests non-sugar sweeteners may actually reduce cardiometabolic risks.

19 Sep 2023

Age and underlying conditions increase risk of critical outcomes for hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Whether vaccinated or not, having at least four disease risk factors put adults hospitalized due to COVID-19 at higher risk for critical outcomes, according to a 10-state study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) VISION Network.

19 Sep 2023

Study finds risk factors linked to lower flu vaccine uptake in people with kidney disease

Among adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) enrolled in the Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort (CRIC), young age, Black race, and low levels of education and income were associated with lower likelihood of getting an annual flu shot.

19 Sep 2023

With its two doctors planning to retire, an Alabama town patches together health care options

Charity Hodge had mixed feelings when she spotted a Facebook post announcing that her longtime primary care doctor was ready to retire after decades of serving their rural community.

19 Sep 2023

Coffee, fiber, and the Mediterranean diet are key players in fighting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Dietary patterns, foods, and nutrients to ameliorate nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

19 Sep 2023

New implantable device carries insulin-producing islet cells to control diabetes

One promising approach to treating Type 1 diabetes is implanting pancreatic islet cells that can produce insulin when needed, which can free patients from giving themselves frequent insulin injections.

19 Sep 2023

Uniink: A new 3D bioprinted cell therapy approach for Type 1 diabetes

Javier Ramón Azcón, an ICREA research professor and the leader of the Biosensors for Bioengineering group at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), has been granted an "ERC Proof of Concept Grant."

18 Sep 2023

Breast milk proteins linked to abundance of beneficial bacteria in infants

More than 320 million years of mammalian evolution has adapted breast milk to meet all the physiological needs of babies: it contains not only nutrients, but also hormones, antimicrobials, digestive enzymes, and growth factors.

15 Sep 2023

Comparative genomic analysis between systemic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes

Shared genetic markers and immune system involvement in sJRA and T1D.

15 Sep 2023

Is maple syrup the ultimate natural sweetener? Researchers say it's more than just tasty!

Scientists explore the myriad benefits of maple syrup, revealing its nutritional, pharmacological, and sensory advantages over traditional sweeteners. From antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to controlling blood sugar and even potential anticancer effects, maple syrup is more than just a tasty topping.

14 Sep 2023

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Underinsured is the new uninsured

The annual U.S. Census Bureau report this week revealed a drop in the uninsured rate last year as more working-age people obtained employer coverage.

14 Sep 2023

NO-ferroheme behaves as a signaling entity in the vasculature

Although a simple molecule, nitric oxide is an important signal substance that helps to reduce blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels.

14 Sep 2023

Multi-omics study offers insights into psoriasis treatment

Researchers use a multi-omics approach combining immune cell-enriched scRNA-seq, microarray analysis, and immunohistochemistry to elucidate the translational role of anti-IL-17A in suppressing the autoimmune functions of T17 cells, thereby effectively treating human psoriasis.

14 Sep 2023

Utilizing deep learning to enhance the accuracy of mortality forecasts in emergency rooms

Researchers enhanced the accuracy of mortality predictions in emergency departments by employing advanced data-synthesis techniques and machine-learning models.

14 Sep 2023

COVID-19 doubles risk of early type 1 diabetes signs in high-risk children

New research in JAMA finds a temporal association between SARS-CoV-2 infections and the onset of islet autoimmunity, a precursor to type 1 diabetes, in genetically predisposed infants. The study underscores COVID-19 as a potential risk factor for the development of this form of diabetes in young children.

13 Sep 2023

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

New study sheds light on vitamin D's role in cardiovascular health

Could reducing light exposure help you sleep better and improve your mental health during pregnancy?

Researchers challenge WHO's sweetener guidelines, call for urgent re-evaluation

Age and underlying conditions increase risk of critical outcomes for hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Study finds risk factors linked to lower flu vaccine uptake in people with kidney disease

With its two doctors planning to retire, an Alabama town patches together health care options

Coffee, fiber, and the Mediterranean diet are key players in fighting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

New implantable device carries insulin-producing islet cells to control diabetes

Uniink: A new 3D bioprinted cell therapy approach for Type 1 diabetes

Breast milk proteins linked to abundance of beneficial bacteria in infants

Comparative genomic analysis between systemic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes

Is maple syrup the ultimate natural sweetener? Researchers say it's more than just tasty!

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Underinsured is the new uninsured

NO-ferroheme behaves as a signaling entity in the vasculature

Multi-omics study offers insights into psoriasis treatment

Utilizing deep learning to enhance the accuracy of mortality forecasts in emergency rooms

COVID-19 doubles risk of early type 1 diabetes signs in high-risk children

Genetics and diet shape insulin signaling in mice

Machine learning shows promise for coronary artery disease risk assessment

Estimating life expectancy based on the age of type 2 diabetes diagnosis

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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