Share on PinterestNew GLP-1 ads, like telehealth provider Ro’s new campaign featuring tennis icon Serena Williams, aim to shift the conversation about weight loss drugs. This year, the Super Bowl will feature advertising of GLP-1 drugs for the first time. Telehealth provider Ro is using tennis star Serena Williams to help break down stigma. Hims […]
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Share on PinterestA new study found that nearly 40% of all cancer cases could have been prevented due to modifiable lifestyle factors. JEFF PACHOUD/AFP via Getty Images Researchers identified 30 modifiable factors that influence cancer risk, from smoking to sun exposure. More than one-third of cancers in North America were linked to preventable risk factors […]
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Share on PinterestAdherence to a Mediterranean diet may help reduce the risk of stroke in women, according to a new study. Image Credit: Adrian Cotiga/Stocksy A new study shows an association between the Mediterranean diet and a lower risk of stroke in females. Those who most closely followed the diet were 18% less likely to […]
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In this special series on Automated Insulin Delivery our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss with the benefits of Automated Insulin Delivery for people with Type 2 Diabetes with two master clinicians, one an diabetes specialist, the other a primary care doctor. This special episode is supported by an independent educational grant from Insulet. Presented […]
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Share on PinterestA new study shows that pink noise may lower the quality of sleep and disrupt the REM cycle. Image Credit: AleksandarGeorgiev/Getty Images A recent study suggests that pink noise, often used in sound machines, may interfere with REM sleep. This interference can interrupt sleep recovery and reduce overall sleep quality. The study authors […]
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Share on PinterestA commonly prescribed diabetes medication is emerging as a promising treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). George Pachantouris/Getty Images Researchers say the type 2 diabetes medication metformin may help manage age-related macular degeneration. They said people taking metformin were 37% less likely to develop the intermediate stage of the chronic eye condition, which […]
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Share on PinterestA new study shows that a short-term oatmeal diet may help lower cholesterol. Image Credit: Sibila and Pavel/Stocksy A new study suggests that a 2-day oatmeal diet can help lower “bad” LDL cholesterol levels, promote weight management, and improve blood pressure. The findings suggest that eating a higher amount of oats for two […]
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Share on PinterestOctavia Spencer (left) and Sofia Vergara (right). Detect the SOS Collective Actors Octavia Spencer and Sofia Vergara will appear in a Super Bowl LX commercial together. The women are spreading the word about a screening method for kidney damage. The campaign aims to inform people with high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes […]
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Share on PinterestA recent study shows that women who’ve received the HPV vaccine may require fewer cervical cancer screenings. Image Credit: Joey Kotfica/Getty Images A new study out of Norway suggests changes to the cervical cancer screening program based on the widespread uptake of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. The findings show that across all […]
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Share on PinterestEmerging evidence suggests that oral semaglutide may reduce the risk of heart failure–related events in people with type 2 diabetes. JasonDoiy/Getty Images Oral semaglutide may reduce heart failure events in high-risk individuals with type 2 diabetes. The benefit appeared strongest among those with a common but hard-to-treat form of heart failure. Type 2 […]
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