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Menopause: Off-Label Prescriptions for Women on the Rise

Share on PinterestA recent analysis found that testosterone prescriptions for women have nearly tripled in the past few years. AzmanL ยท E+/Getty A recent analysis found that testosterone prescriptions for females increased 146% between January 2023 and July 2026. There are currently no FDA-approved testosterone products specifically for females, which can create dosing and prescription […]

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Metabolomics-Defined Subtypes of Prediabetes and Risk of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Outcomes

Prediabetes is highly prevalent and biologically heterogeneous, yet current glycemic definitions do not adequately capture differences in cardiometabolic and kidney risk. We aimed to identify metabolically defined subtypes of prediabetes using circulating metabolites and to examine their associations with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic outcomes. We analyzed 24,638 participants with prediabetes from the UK Biobank who had metabolomics data […]

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Accelerated Brain Aging in Type 1 Diabetes Across Painful and Painless Peripheral Neuropathy: MRI-Based Brain Age Estimates From Deep Learning

Structural brain alterations, including accelerated brain aging, occur in diabetes, as seen via MRI. The brain age gap (BAG) is likely caused by a combination of factors, including mechanisms associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) and neuropathic pain. In this study, 178 participants with type 1 diabetes (T1D) (n = 79 without DPN, 53 with […]

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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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