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Magnetic stimulation therapy can help reduce the debilitating symptoms of diabetic gastroparesis

Magnetic stimulation of a group of nerves key to how our gut and brain communicate may help correct the conversation that goes awry in painful, debilitating diabetic gastroparesis, researchers say.

16 May 2023

NIH launches landmark initiative to advance nutrition research

The National Institutes of Health is now enrolling participants in a landmark initiative to advance nutrition research.

16 May 2023

Myosteatosis linked to increased risk of major adverse events and death

Asymptomatic adults with a high accumulation of fat in their muscles, known as myosteatosis, are at an increased risk of major adverse events and death, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

16 May 2023

Study reveals high disease burden of chronic pain among U.S. adults

A study from the National Institutes of Health shows that new cases of chronic pain occur more often among U.S. adults than new cases of several other common conditions, including diabetes, depression, and high blood pressure. Among people who have chronic pain, almost two-thirds still suffer from it a year later.

16 May 2023

Women experiencing severe hot flashes after menopause more likely to develop metabolic syndrome

Women who experience more severe hot flashes after menopause are more likely to develop metabolic syndrome and high blood pressure, according to research presented at the 25th European Congress of Endocrinology in Istanbul.

16 May 2023

Obesity strongly associated with clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers studying clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP), a blood condition that may increase the risk of blood cancer, discovered that obesity was strongly associated with the condition.

16 May 2023

Michael Milken wants to speed up cures

Years ago, a top chemical biologist pondered ditching his cancer research to take a more lucrative commission growing healthier apples. Michael Milken stopped him.

16 May 2023

Does obstructive sleep apnea increase the risk of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2?

Research paper examines the potential link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC), the long-term effects of COVID-19. It investigates whether OSA increases the risk of more severe PASC outcomes.

15 May 2023

Pregnancy and oral health: Unveiling the risks and awareness for mothers-to-be

Study examines the impact of pregnancy on oral health, including increased risks of gum disease and tooth decay. It also investigates women's self-assessment of oral health, health literacy, and awareness of the oral health-pregnancy connection.

15 May 2023

Obesity undermines COVID-19 vaccines

Researchers examine the impact of obesity on COVID-19 outcomes and the effectiveness of vaccines in individuals with obesity. Using data from Scotland, the study explores the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and hospitalization/mortality due to COVID-19.

15 May 2023

Pandemic's hidden impact: Distressed mothers experience altered placental development, raising concerns for offspring

COVID-19 has led to increased prenatal maternal distress (PMD), potentially impacting placental development. Using advanced MRI, researchers examined placental structure in 63 pregnant women during the pandemic and 165 pre-pandemic controls.

15 May 2023

Dietary recommendations for cardiovascular health challenged by new evidence on saturated fatty acids' effects on LDL-C and Lp(a) levels

Researchers discussed current dietary recommendations to reduce the intake of saturated fatty acids.

15 May 2023

Experts provide a new clinical picture of sarcopenic obesity

Proteins and weight training could help if obese patients are suffering from muscle atrophy. However, the problem is usually not recognized, according to Prof. Dr. Bischoff from the University of Hohenheim.

15 May 2023

Placenta plays a more significant role in developing schizophrenia than previously known

More than 100 genes linked to the risk of schizophrenia seem to cause illness because of their role in the placenta rather than in the developing brain, according to a new study led by the Lieber Institute for Brain Development.

15 May 2023

Researchers develop a computational approach to predict diabetic kidney disease

Researchers from Sanford Burnham Prebys and the Chinese University of Hong Kong have developed a computational approach to predict whether a person with type 2 diabetes will develop kidney disease, a frequent and dangerous complication of diabetes.

15 May 2023

Resting heart rate as a cardiorespiratory health biomarker

Researchers determined the longitudinal and cross-sectional associations between resting heart rate (RHR) and cardiorespiratory fitness.

15 May 2023

Hormone replacement therapy for treating menopausal symptoms: Benefits and risks

Hot flashes, night sweats and sleep disturbances are common symptoms of menopause that can affect health, quality of life and work productivity.

15 May 2023

Supercharge your health with carotenoids

This review highlights carotenoids' various biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-tumor, anti-diabetic, anti-aging, and anti-inflammatory effects, with a specific focus on lycopene.

15 May 2023

MyFitnessPal and Google Health Connect announce integration between two platforms to help people with diabetes

MyFitnessPal, the No. 1 global nutrition and fitness tracking app, and Google Health Connect today announced an integration between the two platforms at this year’s Google I/O developer conference. Individuals diagnosed with Type 1 and 2 diabetes who use select continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) tools integrated with Google’s Health Connect can now see their glucose data directly within the MyFitnessPal app.

13 May 2023

Nationwide effort finds almost 15% of Australians have high blood pressure

A nationwide effort to measure the blood pressure of as many Australians as possible in one week has found that almost 15 per cent had high blood pressure, placing them at an increased risk of heart disease over coming years.

13 May 2023

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Magnetic stimulation therapy can help reduce the debilitating symptoms of diabetic gastroparesis

NIH launches landmark initiative to advance nutrition research

Myosteatosis linked to increased risk of major adverse events and death

Study reveals high disease burden of chronic pain among U.S. adults

Women experiencing severe hot flashes after menopause more likely to develop metabolic syndrome

Obesity strongly associated with clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential

Michael Milken wants to speed up cures

Does obstructive sleep apnea increase the risk of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2?

Pregnancy and oral health: Unveiling the risks and awareness for mothers-to-be

Obesity undermines COVID-19 vaccines

Pandemic's hidden impact: Distressed mothers experience altered placental development, raising concerns for offspring

Dietary recommendations for cardiovascular health challenged by new evidence on saturated fatty acids' effects on LDL-C and Lp(a) levels

Experts provide a new clinical picture of sarcopenic obesity

Placenta plays a more significant role in developing schizophrenia than previously known

Researchers develop a computational approach to predict diabetic kidney disease

Resting heart rate as a cardiorespiratory health biomarker

Hormone replacement therapy for treating menopausal symptoms: Benefits and risks

Supercharge your health with carotenoids

MyFitnessPal and Google Health Connect announce integration between two platforms to help people with diabetes

Nationwide effort finds almost 15% of Australians have high blood pressure

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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