Share on PinterestEccentric exercise may help build muscle strength with less strain on the body, which may benefit older individuals. DragonImages/Getty Images A lesser-known type of exercise can build strength and improve fitness while remaining accessible to less active individuals. Eccentric exercises like lowering weights or walking downhill can generate more force with less energy […]
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Welcome to the latest episode (May 2026) of Diabetes Core Update, where every month Neil Skolnik, MD and John Russell, MD review the most important articles on diabetes, obesity, and cardiometabolic disease. This month, they discuss: Marston NA, Bohula EA, Bhatia AK, et al. “Evolocumab to Reduce First Major Cardiovascular Events in Patients Without Known […]
Read MoreIntroduction 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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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 MoreBackground 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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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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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 MoreBackground 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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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 MoreType 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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