Objective To ascertain the cross-sectional association between cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction and arterial stiffness across glucose metabolism status. Research design and methods We performed a cross-sectional analysis of participants of the Maastricht study. Cardiovascular autonomic function was based on heart rate variability (HRV) indices from 24-hour ECG recordings and summarized in z-scores for time and frequency […]
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The Toxic Trend Pushing Men to ‘Maximize’ Their Looks
Share on PinterestAppearance-based social media trends like looksmaxxing, softmaxxing, and hardmaxxing are often framed as self-improvement, but experts say they can contribute to body dysmorphia, anxiety, and even self-harm—especially for young men. Edu Bastidas + David Garcia/Stocksy Looksmaxxing, a social media-driven trend encouraging men to aggressively “optimize” their appearance, is gaining popularity. It’s related to […]
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Semaglutide May Help Treat Osteoarthritis, Study Finds
Share on PinterestA new study found that semaglutide benefits extend beyond weight loss by easing osteoarthritis symptoms. Tatsiana Volkava/Getty Images A new study reports that GLP-1 semaglutide medications may help reverse the effects of osteoarthritis in the joints. The researchers say the drugs accomplish this by repairing tissue damage by reprogramming cells that maintain healthy […]
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Her Misdiagnosed ‘Pregnancy Symptoms’ Turned Out to Be Colon Cancer
Share on PinterestWhen 36-year-old Gabby Zappia (pictured above) reported blood in her stool, her doctor attributed it to pregnancy-related hemorrhoids. Months later, a colonoscopy revealed she had stage IV colon cancer. Gabby Zappia Colorectal cancer in people under 50 is on the rise and is now the leading cause of cancer-related death for younger adults. […]
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Toxic Chemicals May Cause Faster Aging in Middle-Aged Men
Share on PinterestResearch has found that “forever chemicals” may lead to faster aging in middle-aged men. Image Credit: Gabriel Mello/Getty Images A new study suggests that certain “forever chemicals” may quietly accelerate biological aging at the cellular level. Researchers found that higher levels of specific PFAS were linked to several years of accelerated aging, especially […]
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About 7.5 Hours of Sleep Each Night May Help Lower Your Risk
Share on PinterestA recent study shows that getting between 7 to 7.5 hours of sleep may help lower your risk of diabetes. Image Credit: Artem Zhushman/Stocksy A recent study suggested that 7 hours and 18 minutes of sleep may be the optimal amount to reduce the risk of insulin resistance, a precursor to type 2 […]
Read MoreAssociation of weekday sleep duration and estimated glucose disposal rate: the role of weekend catch-up sleep
Background Existing studies have demonstrated a close association between sleep duration and insulin resistance (IR), diabetes, and related metabolic disorders. The estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR) serves as a reliable marker of IR. This study examined the association between weekday sleep duration and eGDR, and the moderating role of weekend catch-up sleep (WCS). Methods We […]
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HIV Medication Access Reducing in 18 States as Others Consider Cuts
Share on PinterestMany states are limiting access to HIV medications through ADAP programs as federal funding has remained largely flat despite rising costs. Luis Alvarez/Getty Images States are limiting or considering limits on programs that help people access HIV medications. Reductions include lowering income eligibility thresholds, restricting drug coverage, and tightening enrollment rules. Federal funding […]
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Why Are Almost 50% of Cases Occurring Earlier?
Share on PinterestA new report from the ACS shows that nearly half of colorectal cancer cases are occurring in adults under 65. Image Credit: Westend61/Getty Images The American Cancer Society reports that the incidence of colorectal cancer cases in U.S. adults ages 20 to 49 has been rising about 3% per year. Experts say there […]
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GLP-1s and Healthy Lifestyle Help Lower Cardiovascular Risk
Share on PinterestCombining GLP-1 drugs with a healthy lifestyle may reduce cardiovascular risks in people with diabetes. Image Credit: Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images A recent study found that people with type 2 diabetes who used GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) in combination with healthy lifestyle habits had a reduced risk of major adverse cardiovascular events. The […]
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