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Heavy menstrual bleeding raises heart disease risk in young women

Study found that heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is linked to increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in young women, even without irregular menstruation.

28 May 2024

Low vitamin D levels linked to higher diabetes risk in older adults, study finds

A meta-analysis found that low serum vitamin D levels significantly increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in older adults, even after adjusting for several confounders.

27 May 2024

High-income earners have 32% lower stroke mortality risk

High-income earners have a 32% lower risk of dying after a stroke compared to low-income earners. The equivalent for high education is 26% lower risk.

27 May 2024

Phytochemicals show promise in treating neurological disorders by influencing the gut-brain axis

Researchers reviewed the potential therapeutic effects of phytochemicals on the gut-brain axis, finding they could influence brain function and reduce neurological symptoms by modulating gut microbiota.

26 May 2024

Increased risk of erectile dysfunction with semaglutide in non-diabetic obese patients

Researchers found that semaglutide treatment for weight loss in non-diabetic, obese men is associated with an increased risk of erectile dysfunction and testosterone deficiency.

26 May 2024

Study finds rise in hospitalizations for ischemic priapism

Researchers analyzed nationwide data from Germany to evaluate trends and outcomes in hospitalized cases of high- and low-flow priapism, finding increased hospitalizations for ischemic priapism and reduced cases linked to sickle cell disease.

26 May 2024

Study links PM2.5 air pollution exposure during pregnancy to low birth weight

A recent study reveals a significant link between PM2.5 air pollution exposure during pregnancy and low birth weight.

26 May 2024

SELECT trial shows semaglutide reduces kidney decline in obese patients

The SELECT Trial has revealed the potential of semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, in combating kidney function decline among individuals with overweight or obesity and established cardiovascular disease but without diabetes.

25 May 2024

Cherries and berries: Nature’s sweet remedy for a healthy heart

Research paper reviews the cardiovascular benefits of phenolic compounds in cherries and berries, highlighting their potential to reduce inflammation, oxidative stress, and improve lipid profiles. Regular consumption of these fruits can significantly lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

23 May 2024

Flavonoid-rich diet slashes type 2 diabetes risk by up to 28%, new study reveals

Increasing the intake of flavonoid-rich foods significantly reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a study in Nutrition & Diabetes.

23 May 2024

Prenatal exposure to endocrine disruptors linked to poorer metabolic health in childhood

The term 'metabolic syndrome' (MetS) encompasses a group of factors, such as abdominal obesity, hypertension and insulin resistance, that together increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

23 May 2024

New understanding of cancer drug's ability to prevent fat buildup in the liver

University of Oklahoma researchers have deepened their understanding of a drug's ability to prevent fat buildup in the liver, a condition that often occurs with obesity and can lead to serious fatty liver disease.

23 May 2024

Los Angeles County launches ambitious plan to tackle medical debt. Hospitals groan.

Los Angeles County has launched one of the most ambitious efforts in the nation to tackle medical debt, targeting hospitals for their role in feeding a $2.9 billion problem.

23 May 2024

Researchers discover advances in predicting kidney failure in type 1 diabetes patients

In a paper published today in Science Translational Medicine, researchers from City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States and a leading research center for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses, report that they have discovered advances in predicting kidney failure in type 1 diabetes (T1D) patients.

22 May 2024

Does prenatal DHA supplementation increase infant fat mass?

Prenatal DHA supplementation increases infant total and central fat mass at 24 months, independent of gestational weight gain and offspring sex. Further research is needed to determine long-term effects.

22 May 2024

Sharp uptick in youth using wegovy and ozempic, study reports

Public interest in weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic is surging, but national data on dispensing patterns in the United States are surprisingly scarce.

22 May 2024

Labor epidurals linked to lower risk of severe maternal morbidity

Having an epidural during labor is associated with a marked reduction in serious complications in the first few weeks after giving birth, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

22 May 2024

100-year-old BCG vaccine protects individuals with type 1 diabetes from infectious diseases

In new research, investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) show that the 100-year-old Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, originally developed to prevent tuberculosis, protects individuals with type 1 diabetes from severe COVID-19 disease and other infectious diseases.

22 May 2024

Are ultraprocessed foods putting your child's heart at risk?

Associations between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and cardiometabolic risk factors in young children.

22 May 2024

Substituting dairy with whole grains and olive oil lowers non-communicable disease risk

Review and meta-analysis published in Current Developments in Nutrition examined long-term dietary associations of dairy products and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), finding no significant change in NCD risk with different dairy products but identifying increased risk with red and processed meat substitutions and improved outcomes with whole grains and olive oils.

22 May 2024

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Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Heavy menstrual bleeding raises heart disease risk in young women

Low vitamin D levels linked to higher diabetes risk in older adults, study finds

High-income earners have 32% lower stroke mortality risk

Phytochemicals show promise in treating neurological disorders by influencing the gut-brain axis

Increased risk of erectile dysfunction with semaglutide in non-diabetic obese patients

Study finds rise in hospitalizations for ischemic priapism

Study links PM2.5 air pollution exposure during pregnancy to low birth weight

SELECT trial shows semaglutide reduces kidney decline in obese patients

Cherries and berries: Nature’s sweet remedy for a healthy heart

Flavonoid-rich diet slashes type 2 diabetes risk by up to 28%, new study reveals

Prenatal exposure to endocrine disruptors linked to poorer metabolic health in childhood

New understanding of cancer drug's ability to prevent fat buildup in the liver

Los Angeles County launches ambitious plan to tackle medical debt. Hospitals groan.

Researchers discover advances in predicting kidney failure in type 1 diabetes patients

Does prenatal DHA supplementation increase infant fat mass?

Sharp uptick in youth using wegovy and ozempic, study reports

Labor epidurals linked to lower risk of severe maternal morbidity

100-year-old BCG vaccine protects individuals with type 1 diabetes from infectious diseases

Are ultraprocessed foods putting your child's heart at risk?

Substituting dairy with whole grains and olive oil lowers non-communicable disease risk

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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