Discussion To the best of our knowledge, this is the first nationwide surveillance to examine the prevalence of PAI in patients with type 1 diabetes and clarify the clinical characteristics in these patients. In the present study, we clearly demonstrated that slowly progressive type 1 diabetes and female sex are independently associated with PAI, achieving […]
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Cannabis Use May Quadruple Type 2 Diabetes Risk, Large Study Finds
Share on PinterestA new study highlights possible consequences of cannabis use on metabolic health. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images A large study found that type 2 diabetes risk could be four times higher among cannabis users. Cannabis may increase diabetes risk by promoting insulin resistance and unhealthy eating habits. Lifestyle measures might help mitigate risk, but […]
Read MoreSkeletal health in adolescents with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes: results from a randomized controlled trial
Discussion In line with previous meta-analysis,23 we found that DXA-derived z-scores of BMD were approximately 0.5 SDS lower across different measurement sites in adolescents with poorly controlled T1D than in the reference population. In contrast to most previous studies,23 in our cohort of adolescents with T1D, this finding was apparent particularly in boys. The reason […]
Read MoreWhy Julianne Moore Is Prioritizing Her Brain Health
Share on Pinterest“Sirens” star Julianne Moore is raising awareness about Alzheimer’s prevention. Photography courtesy of Art + Commerce Academy Award winner Julianne Moore is speaking out about Alzheimer’s disease. The “Sirens” actor recently teamed up with Eli Lilly to advocate for brain health. Moore won an Oscar in 2015 for her role in “Still Alice” […]
Read MoreKeto Diet May Improve Symptoms, Pilot Study Shows
Share on PinterestEmerging evidence suggests that a ketogenic diet could help support mental health. Alexander Spatari/Getty Images A new pilot study reports that young adults experienced a 70% reduction in depression symptoms after following a ketogenic diet. Participants also reported improvements in cognitive performance, overall well-being, and modest weight loss. Researchers suggest that nutritional ketosis […]
Read MoreStudy Shows How Smoking Drives Pancreatic Cancer: What to Know
Share on PinterestChemicals in cigarette smoke may promote the growth and spread of tumors in pancreatic cancer, a new mouse study shows. Bob Thomas/Getty Images Prior research has linked smoking to pancreatic cancer, but the reasons why were unclear. A new mouse study shows that chemicals in cigarette smoke change the immune system, which may […]
Read MoreLow parental stress and positive well-being in Finnish children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes
Discussion In this study, parental stress levels assessed using the PSI-SF questionnaire were low. Existing literature presents conflicting evidence regarding the relationship between parental stress and metabolic control in children and adolescents. Ferrito et al reported poor metabolic control as a significant source of parental stress,24 whereas another study reached the opposite conclusion.25 For the […]
Read MoreOver 18% of U.S. Adults Live With Depression, New Gallup Poll Shows
Share on PinterestLoneliness and financial strain are contributing to rising depression rates in the United States. Johner Images/Getty Images A new Gallup poll reports that over 18% of U.S. adults have or are being treated for depression. Depression rates have been at a historical high since 2024, with young adults and lower-income individuals among the […]
Read More44% of People With the Disease Are Unaware They Have It
Share on PinterestA new study suggests that a large percentage of people with diabetes are unaware they have the disease. Justin Paget/Getty Images Researchers estimate that around 44% of people in the U.S. with diabetes are unaware they have the disease. Experts say undiagnosed and under-treated diabetes can lead to a variety of serious health […]
Read MoreUsing Your Phone While on the Toilet May Raise Risk of Hemorrhoids
Share on PinterestHemorrhoids are common, but spending less time on the toilet with your phone can help lower your risk. Danil Nevsky/Stocksy New research suggests that people who use their phone while sitting on the toilet are 46% more likely to develop hemorrhoids. The findings indicate that scrolling for longer periods of time on the […]
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