Objective Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (BCBSLA) launched a zero-dollar co-pay (ZDC) pharmacy benefit on July 1, 2020, to reduce cost-related barriers to diabetes medications. This study evaluated the program’s effect on antidiabetic medication adherence and use patterns. Research Design and Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study using BCBSLA medical and pharmacy […]
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5 Alternatives to Obamacare Amid Rising ACA Premiums
Share on PinterestMillions of Americans are expected to lose their ACA plans amid rising premium costs. Fiordaliso/Getty Images Around 1.4 million fewer Americans have enrolled in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans in 2026 due to the expiration of federal subsidies that help offset monthly premium costs. People who enroll in Obamacare programs will […]
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Age-Related Weight Gain May Start as Early as Your 30s
Share on PinterestResearch indicates that age-related weight gain may begin around before menopause. Image Credit: ljubaphoto/Getty Images Weight gain is a common experience during menopause. Research indicates that midlife weight gain may actually begin earlier than previously thought. Experts suggest some diet and lifestyle tips to help prevent age-related weight gain. Menopause describes a life […]
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These Are the Best Treatments, Medications In 2026
Share on PinterestSome treatments are recommended by experts for hair loss, while others are currently under research. Image Credit: agrobacter/Getty Images Several new medications to treat hair loss in males and females are currently in clinical trials. Stem cell and fatty acid treatments are also being studied as potential treatments for hair loss caused by […]
Read MoreAssociation of genetic variation with age at diagnosis in type 1 diabetes
Introduction Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease with a strong genetic basis. The aim of this study was to identify additional single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) for type 1 diabetes age at diagnosis and to replicate previously identified loci. Research design and methods Meta genome-wide association studies of age at diagnosis from eight cohorts (n=5910 in […]
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Matt Damon Got Down to His ‘High School’ Weight Going Gluten-Free
Share on PinterestThe actor credits cutting gluten from his diet with helping him lose weight for his role in director Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film “The Odyssey.” Getty Images Actor Matt Damon has credited a gluten-free diet with helping him lose weight. The star said it helped return him to his “high school” weight. However, experts […]
Read MoreAssociations of body weight and COVID-19 with autoimmunity in pediatric new-onset type 1 diabetes: results from the prospective DPV registry
Introduction This study analyzed the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and body weight on islet and endocrine autoimmunity in children with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Research design and methods Data from 11 973 children and adolescents aged 0.5 to <18 years with new-onset T1D (2015–2023) from the Diabetes Prospective Follow-up Registry were evaluated. Rates of […]
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Menopause Hormone Therapy Not Linked to Dementia Risk, Review Says
Share on PinterestThere is no link between MHT and dementia risk, according to a new review. Image Credit: SVPhilon/Getty Images A new analysis is easing long-standing fears about menopause hormone therapy and dementia. Reviewing data from more than a million women, researchers found MHT neither raises nor lowers dementia risk. Experts say that decisions about […]
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MAHA Recommends Fewer Added Sugars, Processed Foods
Share on PinterestFederal health officials say the inverted food pyramid structure in the new dietary guidelines will help make Americans healthier. Mapodile/Getty Images Federal officials have released the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The new food pyramid recommends increasing daily consumption of protein, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, while decreasing the amount of refined carbohydrates, […]
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3 Factors Driving the Trend
Share on PinterestA new report shows that more Americans are surviving cancer than ever before. Getty Images Cancer survival rates have reached a record high, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS). The positive trend is attributed to innovations in precision treatment, expanded screening, and reduced tobacco use. Despite the overall […]
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