Month: September 2025

Share on PinterestLoneliness and financial strain are contributing to rising depression rates in the United States. Johner Images/Getty Images A new Gallup poll reports that over 18% of U.S. adults have or are being treated for depression. Depression rates have been at a historical high since 2024, with young adults and lower-income individuals among the […]

Share on PinterestA new study suggests that a large percentage of people with diabetes are unaware they have the disease. Justin Paget/Getty Images Researchers estimate that around 44% of people in the U.S. with diabetes are unaware they have the disease. Experts say undiagnosed and under-treated diabetes can lead to a variety of serious health […]

Share on PinterestHemorrhoids are common, but spending less time on the toilet with your phone can help lower your risk. Danil Nevsky/Stocksy New research suggests that people who use their phone while sitting on the toilet are 46% more likely to develop hemorrhoids. The findings indicate that scrolling for longer periods of time on the […]

Discussion In this study, we used the extensive data available in the UKB and identified six classes of individuals of European ancestry with T2D based on their HbA1c trajectories over a mean follow-up of 8.1 years from diagnosis. The reference class (A; “low and stable”) represents a trajectory previously observed in other studies. This class […]

Study population The UK Biobank is a population-based prospective cohort study, consisting of more than 500,000 adults from England, Scotland, and Wales. Participants completed touchscreen questionnaires, verbal interviews, and physical measurements, as well as provided biological samples. The study design and other detailed information on the UK Biobank have been fully illustrated in previous studies.18 […]

Share on PinterestUltra-processed foods may contain endocrine disrupters that negatively impact male fertility. New Saetiew/Getty Images Ultra-processed foods can increase the risk of multiple chronic health conditions, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. A new study found that a diet heavy in ultra-processed foods can harm male reproductive health and reduce sperm quality. […]

Share on PinterestProstate cancer cases have risen steadily over the past decade, a new report found. Maskot/Getty Images Prostate cancer rates rose over the past decade, following years of decline. The increase is driven by advanced prostate cancer diagnoses, even in males as young as 55. Experts say it’s time to reevaluate recommendations for PSA […]

Discussion In the present study, we have demonstrated a significant difference in TLR5 expression in the islets of Langerhans between patients with newly onset T1D and healthy controls, and the TLR5 expression correlated inversely to islet-infiltrating CD3 T cells in the same patients, as well as in diabetic NOD mice. Additionally, we identified a TLR5-related […]

Share on PinterestWeight loss drugs could help improve health outcomes in people with heart failure. The Good Brigade/Getty Images Researchers report that the weight loss drugs semaglutide and tirzepatide can reduce the risk of hospitalization and death by 40% in people with a common type of heart failure. Experts say this large cohort study strengthens […]