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Discussion In line with previous meta-analysis,23 we found that DXA-derived z-scores of BMD were approximately 0.5 SDS lower across different measurement sites in adolescents with poorly controlled T1D than in the reference population. In contrast to most previous studies,23 in our cohort of adolescents with T1D, this finding was apparent particularly in boys. The reason […]

Share on Pinterest“Sirens” star Julianne Moore is raising awareness about Alzheimer’s prevention. Photography courtesy of Art + Commerce Academy Award winner Julianne Moore is speaking out about Alzheimer’s disease. The “Sirens” actor recently teamed up with Eli Lilly to advocate for brain health. Moore won an Oscar in 2015 for her role in “Still Alice” […]

Share on PinterestEmerging evidence suggests that a ketogenic diet could help support mental health. Alexander Spatari/Getty Images A new pilot study reports that young adults experienced a 70% reduction in depression symptoms after following a ketogenic diet. Participants also reported improvements in cognitive performance, overall well-being, and modest weight loss. Researchers suggest that nutritional ketosis […]

Share on PinterestChemicals in cigarette smoke may promote the growth and spread of tumors in pancreatic cancer, a new mouse study shows. Bob Thomas/Getty Images Prior research has linked smoking to pancreatic cancer, but the reasons why were unclear. A new mouse study shows that chemicals in cigarette smoke change the immune system, which may […]

Discussion In this study, parental stress levels assessed using the PSI-SF questionnaire were low. Existing literature presents conflicting evidence regarding the relationship between parental stress and metabolic control in children and adolescents. Ferrito et al reported poor metabolic control as a significant source of parental stress,24 whereas another study reached the opposite conclusion.25 For the […]

Share on PinterestLoneliness and financial strain are contributing to rising depression rates in the United States. Johner Images/Getty Images A new Gallup poll reports that over 18% of U.S. adults have or are being treated for depression. Depression rates have been at a historical high since 2024, with young adults and lower-income individuals among the […]

Share on PinterestA new study suggests that a large percentage of people with diabetes are unaware they have the disease. Justin Paget/Getty Images Researchers estimate that around 44% of people in the U.S. with diabetes are unaware they have the disease. Experts say undiagnosed and under-treated diabetes can lead to a variety of serious health […]

Share on PinterestHemorrhoids are common, but spending less time on the toilet with your phone can help lower your risk. Danil Nevsky/Stocksy New research suggests that people who use their phone while sitting on the toilet are 46% more likely to develop hemorrhoids. The findings indicate that scrolling for longer periods of time on the […]

Discussion In this study, we used the extensive data available in the UKB and identified six classes of individuals of European ancestry with T2D based on their HbA1c trajectories over a mean follow-up of 8.1 years from diagnosis. The reference class (A; “low and stable”) represents a trajectory previously observed in other studies. This class […]

Study population The UK Biobank is a population-based prospective cohort study, consisting of more than 500,000 adults from England, Scotland, and Wales. Participants completed touchscreen questionnaires, verbal interviews, and physical measurements, as well as provided biological samples. The study design and other detailed information on the UK Biobank have been fully illustrated in previous studies.18 […]