Share on PinterestA new study found that rectal bleeding is a warning of colorectal cancer in young adults. ZeynepKaya/Getty Images Researchers say that rectal bleeding is a strong indication of early onset colorectal cancer in adults under 50. Experts say younger adults who experience this symptom should undergo a colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer. […]
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Key Changes to Know in 2026
Share on PinterestThere may be fewer Medicare Advantage plans available in 2026, although the average premium is expected to decrease. Johner Images/Getty Images The Medicare open enrollment period begins on October 15 for older adults who wish to enroll in or change their current health insurance plans. There’s expected to be slightly fewer Medicare Advantage […]
Read MoreDiabetes Core Update : Special Edition_ MASH Part 1
In this special series on Metabolic-Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) and Metabolic Dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss Epidemiology, Importance, Screening and treatment of MASH. This special episode is supported by an independent educational grant from Boehringer Ingelheim. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney […]
Read MoreThese Heart-Healthy Habits May Help Lower Risk
Share on PinterestA new study found that young adults in good cardiovascular health tended to maintain it as they got older. Studio Firma/Stocksy United New research shows that building heart-healthy habits during young adulthood (and earlier) may determine your risk of heart disease decades later. In a 40-year study of more than 4,200 young adults, […]
Read MoreInvestigating the association between incretin-based therapies and thyroid cancer incidence among US Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes
Discussion Our study of US Medicare beneficiaries with T2DM suggests that the initiation of incretin-based therapies does not increase the 3-year risk of TC versus SGLT-2 inhibitors, with estimates being null to slightly protective across comparison cohorts. However, the results are too imprecise to exclude a moderate increase in risk. These findings align with prior […]
Read MoreCommon Nasal Spray May Help Lower COVID-19, Cold Risk
Share on PinterestA new trial shows that a common nasal spray may help lower the risk of contracting COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses. Professional Studio Images/Getty Images Researchers say people using a common allergy nasal spray, azelastine, were 69% less likely to contract COVID-19. Participants in the trial were also 71% less likely to catch […]
Read MorePerinatal and postpartum insulin secretion capacity in women with early-onset and late-onset gestational diabetes
Introduction Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with metabolic risks and adverse maternal and fetal perinatal outcomes. This study aimed to compare pregnancy outcomes, postpartum glucose intolerance and insulin secretion capacity in women with early-onset GDM (EGDM, diagnosed<24 weeks) and late GDM (LGDM, diagnosed≥24 weeks) in Japan. Research design and methods This single-center, retrospective study […]
Read MoreFinasteride May Raise Risk of Psychiatric Side Effects
Share on PinterestA new report on the mental health side effects of finasteride provides some evidence to support further research. Stan Pritchard/Alamy A new report raises concern over the increased risk of depression and suicide by men who take the medication finasteride for hair loss. The author of the commentary criticizes federal regulators and the […]
Read MoreDiabetes Core Update – December 2019
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 20 minutes long and presents 5-6 recently published articles from ADA journals. Intended for practicing physicians […]
Read MoreDiabetes Core Update – January 2019
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 20 minutes long and presents 5-6 recently published articles from ADA journals. Intended for practicing physicians […]
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