My road to a PCOS diagnosis was long and challenging, but here’s why the recent name change to PMOS gives me hope for the future. Share on PinterestIt took five years for me to be diagnosed with PMOS. Now I have hope for a future of earlier diagnosis and personalized treatment. Image Credit: Andrew French […]
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Prognostic significance of stress hyperglycemia ratio in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: a dose-response meta-analysis
Background Stress hyperglycemia is common during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and is associated with worse outcomes. The stress hyperglycemia ratio (SHR), which standardizes acute glucose levels to chronic glycemic status, may provide superior prognostic information compared with admission glucose alone. Objective To systematically evaluate the association between SHR and clinical outcomes in PCI patients and […]
Read MoreSleepless Night? A Workout or Nap May Give Your Brain a Boost
Share on PinterestA short bout of aerobic exercise or a 90-minute nap may improve cognitive function after a sleepless night. MStudioImages/E+/Getty Images A short workout or a 90-minute nap may help your brain recover after a sleepless night, a new study found. The nap was particularly effective: people who took it performed about 22% better […]
Read MoreExperimental Blood Test Detects Early Stage, Polyps
Share on PinterestAn experimental blood test shows promise in detecting precancerous polyps and early stage colorectal cancer. FluxFactory · E+/Getty A new blood test shows promise in catching precancerous polyps and early stage colorectal cancer. In trials, the DENEB blood test detected 92% of stage I–III colorectal cancers and 81% of high risk polyps. It […]
Read MoreParis Hilton Says Diagnosis Was ‘Huge Relief’
Share on PinterestParis Hilton is sharing how she found an ADHD treatment that works for her and why embracing the condition has changed the way she sees herself. Photo Credit: Kevin Ostajewski Paris Hilton says receiving an ADHD diagnosis as an adult helped her better understand the challenges she faced throughout childhood. Hilton says ADHD […]
Read MoreKeto May Offer More Benefits Than Mediterranean Diet
Share on PinterestA recent study shows that a keto diet may offer greater health benefits for people with obesity. fcafotodigital · E+/Getty A recent study has shown that a ketogenic (keto) diet may offer more health benefits for people with obesity than other weight loss diets. The researchers compared a keto diet with the Mediterranean […]
Read MoreErectile Dysfunction Drug May Cause Vision-Threatening Eye Disease
Share on PinterestA common erectile dysfunction drug prescribed for men with enlarged prostates is linked to a higher risk of glaucoma. Fred De Noyelle /GODONG/Getty Images A new study suggests that people who take the erectile dysfunction drug Cialis for urinary tract issues may have a higher risk of glaucoma, a vision-threatening eye disease. Men […]
Read MoreHow to Make Favorite Drinks Healthier
Share on PinterestStarbucks has launched its 2026 fall menu. There are healthy swaps you can make to still enjoy your favorite drink. Image Credit: Starbucks The Starbucks Fall 2026 menu includes the return of seasonal favorites like the pumpkin spice latte and the pecan cortado, as well as new banana bread flavored drinks and the […]
Read More‘Rocky Horror’ Icon Tim Curry Dies at 80, Years After Major Stroke
Share on PinterestActor Tim Curry attends the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at Los Angeles City Hall on October 30, 2015, in Los Angeles, CA. Photo by Earl Gibson III/WireImage Tim Curry, star of “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” has died at 80 at his home in […]
Read MoreEarly loss and progressive deterioration of glucagon responses to hypoglycemia in children with type 1 diabetes
Introduction Impaired glucagon counterregulation is a major contributor to hypoglycemia risk in type 1 diabetes (T1D). While well described in adults, the timing, trajectory, and determinants of glucagon dysfunction in children remain poorly defined. Our objective was to characterize the evolution of glucagon secretion during insulin-induced hypoglycemia in children with newly diagnosed T1D and to […]
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