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September 23, 2026 Health News

Associations of Lifes Essential 8 cardiovascular health score with prevalent microvascular complications stratified by sex and menopausal status in Chinese adults with type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study

Objective To assess the association between Life’s Essential 8 (LE8) cardiovascular health score and prevalent microvascular complications in Chinese adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and to explore whether this association differed by sex and menopausal status. Research design and methods We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of 4527 adults with T2DM in the Metabolic […]

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September 23, 2026 Health News

Breast Cancer: FDA Approves New Oral Pill to Treat Common Mutation

Share on PinterestThe Eli Lilly headquarters in Indianapolis, IN, on August 15, 2024. AJ Mast/Bloomberg via Getty Images The FDA approved a new oral combo drug for a common breast cancer mutation on September 18. The treatment includes Inluriyo (imlunestrant) taken with Verzenio (abemaciclib) for adults with ER-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer with […]

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September 23, 2026 Diabetes

Islet-Targeted ZnT8 Antibodies Protect Pancreatic β-Cells From Inflammatory Stress

β-Cell maladaptive unfolded protein response is a shared pathogenic feature of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, yet therapeutic strategies that selectively restore β-cell proteostasis remain limited. Zinc transporter 8 (ZnT8) is an islet-restricted endoplasmic reticulum (ER)–resident membrane protein whose folding burden is amplified under inflammatory stress. Here, we show that cell surface–directed ZnT8 antibodies […]

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Are You Addicted to Sugar?

Take this quick quiz to find out if you have a sugar addiction

1. Do you crave sweet foods or drinks daily?

2. Do you feel anxious or irritable when you cut back on sugar?

3. Do you find it difficult to stop eating sugary foods once you've started?

4. Have you ever hidden your sugar consumption from others?

5. Do you experience energy crashes or mood swings after consuming sugar?

Why Quit Sugar?

The science behind sugar addiction and its impact on your health

Brain Chemistry

Sugar triggers dopamine release, creating reward cycles similar to addictive drugs. This leads to cravings and dependence over time.

Weight Management

Excess sugar is stored as fat. Cutting sugar can lead to significant weight loss without extreme calorie restriction.

Inflammation

Sugar causes chronic inflammation throughout the body, contributing to joint pain, skin issues, and digestive problems.

Energy Levels

Sugar spikes and crashes drain your energy. Stable blood sugar leads to consistent, all-day energy without the afternoon slump.

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Average sugar consumption (lbs/year)
25g
Recommended daily maximum for women
36g
Recommended daily maximum for men

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