Share on PinterestCardiovascular and metabolic health are intrinsically linked, with diabetes and kidney disease as major risk factors for heart disease. PER Images/Stocksy A new report suggests that millions of U.S. adults are unaware they may have undiagnosed cardiovascular risk factors that begin outside the heart. An estimated 90% of Americans may have a cluster […]
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Share on PinterestNew research shows that ultraprocessed foods may be as addictive as cigarettes. Image Credit: Alexander Spatari/Getty Images A recent review found that ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) may be as addictive as tobacco products. The researchers found that UPFs are designed to heighten reward and accelerate the delivery of reinforcing ingredients. The “addictive” quality of […]
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This issue will review: 1. Real-World Prospective Validation and Economic Evaluation of Deep Learning-based Diabetic Retinopathy Detection from Fundus Photographs: A Systematic Review and Meta- Analysis 2. Orforglipron, an oral small-molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist, for the treatment of obesity in people with type 2 diabetes (ATTAIN-2): a phase 3, double-blind, randomised, multicentre, placebo-controlled trial 3. […]
Read MoreIntroduction To examine within-class sulfonylurea safety, we compared risks of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and severe hypoglycemia among adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and moderate cardiovascular risk following sulfonylurea initiation. Research design and methods We conducted a target trial emulation including adults ≥21 years old with T2D and moderate cardiovascular risk who initiated […]
Read MoreIntroduction Infections precede nearly all hospitalizations and amputations related to diabetes-related foot disease. Focusing on antibiotic management, we aimed to report the outcomes of people presenting with a new diabetes-related foot infection (DFI). Research design and methods In this prospective study conducted in Australian and New Zealand hospitals between 2018 and 2020, patients with diabetes, […]
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Share on PinterestA recent study suggests that a higher intake of red meat may be associated with an increased risk of diabetes. Image Credit: VICUSCHKA/Getty Images A recent study found that a person’s red meat consumption may increase their risk of type 2 diabetes. The findings also suggest that consuming alternative proteins may help reduce […]
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Share on PinterestNarly 60% of U.S. women could have at least one type of cardiovascular disease by 2050. Ana Luz Crespi/Stocksy Researchers say the heart health of American women will decline over the next 25 years if current trends continue. A new AHA scientific statement projects that 60% of U.S. women will have at least […]
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Share on PinterestReports of people developing scurvy while taking GLP-1 medications are on the rise. Milles Team/Shutterstock Reports of GLP-1 users developing scurvy have increased in recent months. GLP-1 drugs can lead to malnutrition since they reduce appetite and food consumption. People may also consume fewer vitamin C-rich foods, such as fruits and vegetables. Proper […]
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Share on PinterestUS actor Eric Dane attends Prime Video’s “Countdown” premiere at the Harmony Gold theatre in Los Angeles on June 18, 2025. Image credit: VALERIE MACON/Getty Images Actor Eric Dane has died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at the age of 53. He had first announced his ALS diagnosis only 10 months prior. The […]
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In this special edition on Obesity as a Chronic Disease our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss the root causes of obesity, the hormonal changes and metabolic adaptation that occurs when a person has obesity, and the implications of understanding obesity as a chronic disease for clinical practice. This special episode is supported by an […]
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