Introduction Diabetes is increasingly prevalent in reproductive-aged women, but the association between social determinants of health (SDOH) and access to A1C monitoring after diagnosis are poorly understood. We explored SDOH and receipt of recommended follow-up A1C testing among postpartum women with diabetes. Research design and methods A retrospective, population-based cohort of 5,590 women who delivered […]
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Why Nicole Kidman Is Training to Become a Death Doula
Share on PinterestNicole Kidman’s recent announcement that she’s training to become a death doula is increasing visibility for the profession and the need to improve how end-of-life care is approached. Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images Nicole Kidman says she’s training to become a death doula following her mother’s death in 2024. Death doulas provide non-medical […]
Read MoreTubed or tubeless insulin pumps? A retrospective real-world analysis of national French health data
Background Tubeless insulin pumps, introduced in France in 2016, have been associated with higher user satisfaction than tubed pumps, primarily due to reduced interference with daily tasks. Whether this translates to greater treatment persistence remains uncertain. This study evaluates persistence among people with type 1 diabetes initiating tubed or tubeless pump therapy in France. Methods […]
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Is There a Link With Male Infertility?
Share on PinterestResearch shows a possible association between male infertility and the risk of certain cancers. Image Credit: Fiordaliso/Getty Images A recent study has found a possible association between severe male infertility and an increased risk of thyroid and colorectal cancers. The study notes that this association may be due to genetic factors. Certain lifestyle […]
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Coffee (Even Decaf) Can Improve Mood, Reduce Stress
Share on PinterestCoffee, even without caffeine, can reduce stress, improve learning, and boost mood by influencing your gut-brain axis. Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images New research suggests both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee can improve mood and reduce stress by influencing the gut–brain axis. Coffee may alter the gut microbiome, increasing bacteria linked to digestion, immunity, and emotional […]
Read MoreElevated FIB-4 index as a risk marker within the KDIGO framework in patients with type 2 diabetes and hypertension
Background and aims The Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) 2024 guideline recommends risk stratification for chronic kidney disease (CKD) management; however, patients within the same KDIGO category may still experience heterogeneous outcomes. Hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are predominant causes of CKD, and hepatic fibrosis is highly prevalent in this population, but […]
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Want to Live a Longer, Healthier Life? Your Midlife Fitness Matters
Share on PinterestA recent study found that your midlife fitness can affect your life span and health span. Image Credit: Emilija Manevska/Getty Images Recent research has shown that adults with higher levels of midlife cardiorespiratory fitness may live longer, healthier lives. The study found that people with higher fitness levels not only lived longer but […]
Read MoreCognitive skills in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes: a scoping review and meta-analysis
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) complications may impair cognitive development, but evidence on cognitive skills in children and adolescents with T1D is inconsistent. This study aimed to document measures and outcomes used to assess cognitive skills in children with T1D and to examine the relationship between T1D and cognitive skills. A systematic literature search was conducted […]
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FDA to Fast-Track Psychedelic Drugs for PTSD: What This Means
Share on PinterestThe Trump administration has directed the FDA to fast-track psychedelic therapies like ibogaine to treat PTSD and other mental health disorders. farmer images/Getty Images A sweeping executive order aims to fast-track psychedelic therapies, putting drugs like ibogaine in the national spotlight. The policy expands research funding, accelerates FDA review pathways, and opens access […]
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Ozempic Preserves Muscle Mass Better Than Mounjaro
Share on PinterestResearch shows that Ozempic may preserve lean body mass better than Mounjaro. Image Credit: Iuliia Burmistrova/Getty Images A recent study found that semaglutide medications, such as Ozempic, may better preserve lean body mass than tirzepatide medications, such as Mounjaro. This may be due in part to tirzepatide leading to more significant weight loss. […]
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