Introduction Randomized controlled trials and real-world studies have demonstrated that automated insulin delivery (AID) systems enhance glycemic control and mitigate hypoglycemia risk in individuals with type 1 diabetes. This study evaluated the safety, effectiveness, and usability of the twiist AID System on glycemic outcomes in adults with type 1 diabetes. Research design and methods This […]
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Remote Heart Monitoring Can Help Improve Rural Heart Failure Care
Share on PinterestAfter a heart attack left Angie Lindsey (right) with heart failure, a remote monitoring device helped her care team manage her condition from afar, making specialized care more accessible from her rural Missouri home. After surviving a heart attack, Angie Lindsey developed heart failure that required her to travel hours from her rural […]
Read MoreAssociation between liver fibrosis severity and impaired myocardial glucose metabolism in subjects with different degrees of glucose tolerance
Introduction Increasing evidence suggests that liver fibrosis is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, the mechanisms underlying this increased risk are still unsettled. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between myocardial glucose metabolism and the severity of liver fibrosis. Research design and methods We evaluated insulin-stimulated myocardial glucose metabolic […]
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PMOS (Formerly PCOS) May Quadruple Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
Share on PinterestA new study found that females with PMOS (formerly PCOS) may have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Image Credit: andreswd/Getty Females with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) were about four times more likely to develop heart or artery disease than those without it, according to a new study. The elevated risk […]
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Hormone Tracking Helped Me Better Understand My Cycle
Share on PinterestRumer Willis is sharing how hormone tracking helped her better understand her cycle, and why she’s encouraging other women to better understand their reproductive health. Photo by Victoria Wall Harris Rumer Willis says hormone tracking helped her better understand her cycle. Experts say at-home hormone tests may help confirm ovulation and guide fertility […]
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AHA Highlights Benefits, Safety Limits for Heart Health
Share on PinterestThe American Heart Association (AHA) states that up to 5 cups of black coffee a day is safe for most people. Image Credit: Filmstax/Getty The American Heart Association (AHA) published a statement confirming how much caffeinated coffee is safe to drink each day. Adding flavorings like sugar, cream, and syrups to coffee can […]
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FDA May Ease Restrictions Despite Concerns From Experts
Share on PinterestPhoto taken on Aug. 23, 2021 shows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in Silver Spring, Maryland, the United States. (Photo by Ting Shen/Xinhua via Getty Images) An FDA advisory panel is expected to vote on whether to allow seven types of peptides to be sold as compounded medications. Proponents describe wellness peptides […]
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Eating an Avocado a Day May Lower Your Risk
Share on PinterestResearch shows that eating an avocado a day may help reduce heart disease risk in people with obesity. Image Credit: Thai Liang Lim/Getty A recent study has found that eating an avocado a day may help lower the risk of heart disease in people with obesity. The researchers found that this was associated […]
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FDA Approves New Pill That Lowers Cholesterol Levels By Nearly 60%
As a daily pill, Lipfendra provides those with high cholesterol an alternative to needles. “Being able to have an oral version of this medication is really important,” said Yu-Ming Ni, MD, a cardiologist and lipidologist at MemorialCare Heart and Vascular Institute at Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, CA. “I have a lot of […]
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U.S. Military’s Testosterone Mandate Raises Concern Among Experts
Share on PinterestThe U.S. military will begin screening service members for testosterone deficiency to “optimize” health. Getty Images Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. military will begin annual screening for testosterone deficiency among service members ages 30 and older. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) may benefit people with a confirmed deficiency, but there are […]
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