Month: June 2025

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide, leading to significant morbidity, complications, and premature death. As the global burden rises, there is an urgent need for effective prevention strategies. Pre-diabetes—the early stage of glycemic dysfunction—offers a critical window for intervention, particularly as individuals with prediabetes, respond better to preventive strategies than […]

Share on PinterestMany TikTok users have claimed a “McMigraine meal” with fries and a Coke helped relieve their migraine symptoms. Bo Zaunders/Getty Images TikTok users are touting a migraine hack involving McDonald’s fries and a Coke to relieve their symptoms. Experts say the combination of salt, sugar, and caffeine may provide temporary relief from migraine. […]

Share on PinterestGLP-1 drugs like Ozempic could lead to a higher risk of wet age-related macular degeneration in people with type 2 diabetes. Westend61/Getty Images GLP-1 drugs are associated with a higher risk of “wet” age-related macular degeneration in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. Researchers found that the risk substantially […]

Share on PinterestPeople using GLP-1 drugs are reporting an unusual side effect impacting dental health that some are calling “Ozempic teeth.” Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty Images People using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are reporting what they call “Ozempic teeth.” The unusual side effect refers to the dental health impacts of GLP-1 drugs, including tooth decay, sensitivity, and […]

Share on PinterestNew research suggests an anti-inflammatory diet may improve outcomes for people with stage 3 colon cancer. GMVozd/Getty Images An anti-inflammatory diet may be beneficial for colon cancer survivors. In a clinical trial, those with colon cancer who followed an anti-inflammatory diet had longer overall survival rates than those who ate a pro-inflammatory diet. […]

Share on PinterestA new study shows that a three-year exercise program improved colon cancer survival rates after treatment. Mapodile/Getty Images Researchers report that a three-year exercise program helped improve survival rates for people who have been treated for colon cancer. Experts say the findings could be helpful when doctors are recommending exercise as part of […]

Share on PinterestHealthy low fat diets emphasizing high quality whole foods may help lower heart disease risk. Kseniya Ovchinnikova/Getty Images A new study suggests that food quality matters more than fat or carbs for heart health. A low carb, low fat diet could lack heart-protective nutrients and have too much of certain nutrients associated with […]

Discussion As a novel contribution to the literature, we examined parent and child DRD scores across 6 months to characterize their stability and we explored the associations between parent and child DRD levels and child HbA1c levels over time. Regarding our first objective, we found stable or increasing DRD levels for 69% of parents and 80% […]

Share on Pinterest“Skinny Tok” is an extreme dieting trend on TikTok that equates thinness with health. Miodrag Ignjatovic/Getty Images “Skinny Tok,’ an extreme form of dieting that equates thinness with health, continues to trend on TikTok. Experts warn that the trend perpetuates negative body image and toxic diet culture. Extreme calorie restriction has mental and […]