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Dancing with the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba is opening up about her journey living with Sjögren disease. Sjögren disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects the glands responsible for producing saliva and tears. Inaba lived with symptoms for years before receiving a diagnosis. Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) judge Carrie Ann Inaba began experiencing […]

Share on PinterestA new biweekly GLP-1 injection has been shown to significantly reduce blood sugar in a clinical trial. Image Credit: Hannes P Albert/picture alliance via Getty Images A new GLP-1 medication demonstrated efficacy in reducing blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes in a phase 2b clinical trial. Bofanglutide is a biweekly (once […]

Share on PinterestA Louisiana man has become the first in the Gulf South to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease using gene therapy. Image Credit: Marti Sans/Stocksy Daniel Cressy of Louisiana has become the first person in the Gulf South to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease. The milestone highlights the growing promise […]

Share on PinterestYoung adults appear to be aging faster than the previous generation, which could explain the rising early onset cancer rates. ZeynepKaya/Getty Images Researchers say younger generations appear to be aging faster than previous generations. They say the phenomenon may explain why certain cancers are rising drastically in young adults. The reasons for faster […]

Share on PinterestNew research shows that prolonged periods of sitting or lying down could increase the risk of certain cancers. Image Credit: Justin Paget/Getty Images A new study found that prolonged sedentary behaviors can raise the risk of various cancers, including colorectal, pancreatic, and breast cancer. Replacing just 1 hour of prolonged sedentary behavior per […]

Share on PinterestA large review suggests that creatine could help treat major depressive disorder (MDD), but evidence is mixed. ATHVisions/Getty Images A large review suggests that creatine could be an adjunct treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD). However, not all studies in the review found the same benefits for treating depression symptoms with creatine. Those […]

Share on PinterestMelatonin alleviated chronic pain about as effectively as over-the-counter painkillers, a new study found. Grace Cary/Getty Images A new study found melatonin eased chronic musculoskeletal pain about as effectively as over-the-counter painkillers. The benefit was clearest for chronic pain, but results for post-surgical pain were less clear, the study found. The study reported […]

Share on PinterestA large new study found that people taking statins are unlikely to develop serious muscle problems. Sol de Zuasnabar Brebbia/Getty Images New research reports that serious muscular disorders are rare for people who take statins to help lower cholesterol levels. Researchers say their findings are important because many people avoid taking statins out […]

Share on Pinterest A new definition for heart failure emphasizes earlier detection to improve treatment outcomes and survival rates. Halfpoint Images/Getty Images Global health experts have updated the definition and guidelines for heart failure. The experts say the new guidelines were spurred by the rising prevalence of heart failure. The guidelines include a standard definition […]