Standing more isn’t enough to offset the negative health effects of a sedentary lifestyle and may raise the risk of circulatory diseases. Kristine Weilert/Stocksy United Sitting and sedentary behavior are linked to a higher risk of many health conditions, including cardiovascular disease. Standing isn’t enough to offset the negative health effects of a sedentary lifestyle, […]
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These Are the Best and Worst States for Mental Health Care in the U.S.
New research examined several key factors to determine which states rank the highest and lowest for mental health care. Alexander Spatari/Getty Images New research analyzed seven data points to reveal the worst states for mental health care. Texas topped the list as the worst state for mental health care for a second time in two years, while […]
Read MoreDiabetes Core Update Oct 2024
Diabetes Core Update is a monthly podcast that presents and discusses the latest clinically relevant articles from the American Diabetes Association’s four science and medical journals – Diabetes, Diabetes Care, Clinical Diabetes, and Diabetes Spectrum. Each episode is approximately 25 minutes long and presents 5-6 recently published articles from ADA journals. Intended for practicing physicians […]
Read MoreDiabetes Core Update – Special Edition – Lipids Beyound Statins and LDL
In this special episode titled “Lipids – Beyond Statins and LDL Cholesterol”, our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss with two expert guests the details of treatment for LDL-Cholesterol, Triglycerides, and other lipid risk markers. This special episode is supported by an independent educational grant from Amarin. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family […]
Read MoreHow Ozempic, GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Affect the Brain to Curb Substance Misuse
A recent study found significant reductions in opioid overdose and alcohol misuse among people taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. FreshSplash/Getty Images A new study shows a 50% lower risk of alcohol intoxication among people with alcohol use disorder who take GLP-1 drugs prescribed for weight loss and diabetes. The findings also show that people with […]
Read More‘Food Noise’ Ruled Her Life for Years. Here’s How She Learned to Silence It
For years, Sophia Pena couldn’t stop thinking about food, making it impossible for her to maintain a healthy weight. Image Provided by Sophia Pena More than half of Americans who are living with obesity or overweight can’t stop thinking about food. Food noise helps explain constant, intrusive thoughts about eating. Experts say there are ways […]
Read MoreFull House Star Dave Coulier Diagnosed with Stage 3 Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Full House cast members Bob Saget (left), Dave Coulier (center), and John Stamos (right). Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Actor Dave Coulier, known for playing Uncle Joey on Full House, announced he has stage 3 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Non-Hodkin’s lymphoma is a type of cancer that begins in the lymphatic system, part of the body’s immune system. It […]
Read MoreSugary Drink Ban Tied to Health Improvements at Medical Center
In recent years, hospitals and medical centers across the country have stopped selling sugar-sweetened beverages in an effort to reduce obesity and diabetes. Now a new study carried out at the University of California, San Francisco, has documented the health impact of a soda sales ban on its employees. Ten months after a sales ban […]
Read MoreCommunications recommendations for sugar-sweetened beverage-free zones
In the ongoing battle against childhood obesity, institutions are increasingly restricting the sale, and even the consumption, of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) on their premises. The campaign, developed by the Healthy Active Arkansas initiative, is being implemented through a unique collaboration. Jenna Davidson, director for the Office of Student Wellness and Development, Alicia Landry, Employee Wellness […]
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Here’s How A Colorado Dentist Became Big Sugar’s Worst Nightmare
The cardboard box looked unassuming, but as soon as Cristin Kearns opened it, she knew she was onto something juicy. Inside were documents donated to Colorado State University’s library by a corporation that didn’t exist anymore, one whose local beet sugar factories had shut down by the 1980s. Decades after those closures, in 2009, Kearns […]
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