Share on PinterestNew research suggests that GLP-1 drugs could serve as an effective strategy for breast cancer prevention. ruizluquepaz/Getty Images A new study found that females using GLP-1 drugs had about a 30% lower risk of developing breast cancer. The effect may be related to the metabolic improvements associated with this class of medications. More […]
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Reduced circulating Mig-6 levels are associated with dysglycemia in metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)
Introduction Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) accelerates the progression of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) to hepatic fibrosis, and a subset of MASLD subjects has T2D. Identification of molecular mediators linking T2D and MASLD progression remains unmet. Studies revealed patients with steatohepatitis have lower hepatic Mitogen inducible gene-6 (Mig-6) expression, and Mig-6 gene silencing […]
Read More90 to 120 Minutes a Week May Help You Live Longer
Share on PinterestResearchers say that 90–120 minutes of strength training per week can help reduce the risk of early death. Image Credit: People Images/Getty Images A new study found that 90–120 minutes of strength training each week could help promote longevity. Around 1.5 to 2 hours of weekly strength training lowered the risk of death […]
Read MoreExperimental Pill Nearly Doubles Survival Rates
Share on PinterestAn experimental new pill, daraxonrasib, significantly improved survival rates of participants with pancreatic cancer. Israel Sebastian/Getty Images A new medication performed remarkably well in a phase 3 clinical trial for treating pancreatic cancer. The drug daraxonrasib reduced the risk of death by nearly half, as well as shrank tumors in people who were […]
Read MoreAnne Hathaway Says Early Onset Cataract Left Her ‘Legally Blind’
Share on PinterestAnne Hathaway recently shared how an early onset cataract left her legally blind in one eye for a decade. Getty images Anne Hathaway recently shared about the early onset cataract that left her legally blind in one eye for 10 years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that 17.2% of […]
Read MoreWhat BMI Gets Wrong About Obesity and What You Can Do About It
Share on PinterestBMI measurements may drastically underestimate obesity rates among U.S. adults, new research suggests. Thomas Barwick/Getty Images A growing body of evidence suggests that a waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) measurement is a better indicator of obesity and health than body mass index (BMI). New research suggests that BMI measurements may be significantly underestimating the number […]
Read MoreWhy Are Some People Tastier Than Others
Share on PinterestSome people are more prone to mosquito bites than others, and scientists may have figured out why. Jaromir/Getty Images Researchers have identified several reasons why mosquitoes are more attracted to some people than others. The scent you give off through carbon dioxide and through your skin can make you more prone to mosquito […]
Read MoreBringing early detection to life: real-world operationalization of a presymptomatic type 1 diabetes screening and monitoring pilot program
Objective This pilot project served as a proof of concept to assess the operational feasibility of integrating presymptomatic type 1 diabetes screening and monitoring, using islet autoantibody (AAB) testing, into routine clinical care at two pediatric T1D Exchange Quality Improvement Collaborative (T1DX-QI) centers. Additionally, it identified care team perceptions of operational challenges and surveyed healthcare […]
Read MoreOnly 20% of Sunscreens Meet Safety Standards, Report Shows
Share on PinterestThe EWG reports that only 20% of sunscreens meet safety standards. Image Credit: Ani Dimi/Stocksy Only about 20% of sunscreens meet leading safety and efficacy standards, according to a recent report from the Environmental Working Group (EWG). Mineral sunscreens are generally considered safer, but the best sunscreen is one you use consistently and […]
Read MoreER Visit Numbers are Highest in Over 10 Years
Share on PinterestCDC data show that more people are seeking emergency room treatment for tick bites, which can lead to Lyme disease. Image Credit: Iryna Shepetko/Stocksy Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that a rise in tick bites is causing higher-than-usual emergency room (ER) visits. Tick bites can lead to […]
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