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A clinical trial found that taking high dose omega-3 supplements for 2 years did not help memory or thinking skills in older adults at increased risk of Alzheimer’s. Researchers at Keck Medicine of USC led the study, which was published in eBioMedicine. Participants took either a daily high dose supplement of omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic […]
Welcome to the latest episode (November 2026) of DOC Updates, where every month Neil Skolnik, MD and John Russell, MD review the most important articles on diabetes, obesity, and cardiometabolic disease. This month on DOC Updates: Oser, et al. Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Non–Insulin-Treated Type 2 Diabetes. New England Journal of Medicine. October 2026; doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa2608571 […]
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The science behind sugar addiction and its impact on your health
Sugar triggers dopamine release, creating reward cycles similar to addictive drugs. This leads to cravings and dependence over time.
Excess sugar is stored as fat. Cutting sugar can lead to significant weight loss without extreme calorie restriction.
Sugar causes chronic inflammation throughout the body, contributing to joint pain, skin issues, and digestive problems.
Sugar spikes and crashes drain your energy. Stable blood sugar leads to consistent, all-day energy without the afternoon slump.
Calculate your daily sugar intake and see how it compares to recommended limits