Share on PinterestA new study demonstrates limited protective benefits for daily aspirin use and colorectal cancer risk. Viktoriya Skorikova/Getty Images Research suggests that daily low dose aspirin doesn’t appear to reduce a person’s risk of colorectal cancer. Frequent aspirin use may increase a person’s risk of bleeding in and around the brain. Experts say you […]
Read MoreIntroduction Therapeutic inertia (failure to initiate or intensify therapy when therapeutic goals are unmet) contributes to poor glycemic control and diabetes-related complications. We assessed the extent of therapeutic inertia, defined as a lack of new prescription orders for sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) or glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA), among patients with type 2 diabetes and […]
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Share on PinterestThe time it takes for stool to transit through your body can affect your health. Image Credit: AUDSHULE/Stocksy Research suggests that the amount of time stool spends in your body may affect your overall health. This may be due to changes in gut microbiomes associated with how quickly or slowly stool moves through […]
Read MoreIntroduction We aimed to examine the impact of gestational weight gain (GWG) on perinatal outcomes based on body mass index (BMI) category and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) status. Research design and methods This retrospective study included 53 183 Japanese women with GDM and 734 028 with normal glucose tolerance (NGT). We assessed interaction effects of […]
Read MoreAims To investigate whether oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) 1-hour plasma glucose (1-h PG) concentration can be used as the criterion for diagnosing diabetes mellitus (DM) and pre-diabetes. Materials and methods Data were collected from 1021 outpatients who completed a 5-point OGTT. The 2 test was used to compare the prevalence of diabetes and pre-diabetes […]
Read MoreSex differences in glycemic outcomes following insulin therapy remain underexplored despite biological and psychosocial factors that may influence individual responses. This systematic review examines sex-specific differences in glycemic control to guide personalized diabetes care and promote health equity. We searched PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar (August 2014–December 2025) for randomized and observational studies […]
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Share on PinterestA recent study suggests a daily avocado-mango combo may offer heart health benefits, such as lowering blood pressure. Nadine Greeff/Stocksy Eating one avocado and 1 cup of mango daily may improve blood vessel function in as little as 8 weeks, according to new research. The avocado-mango combo was linked to better flow-mediated dilation […]
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Share on PinterestResearch shows that using sleep apps may increase stress in people with insomnia. Image Credit: janiecbros/Getty Images A recent study has found that the use of sleep apps may lead to negative effects in people with insomnia. The researchers also note that sleep apps may not give an accurate image of your sleep. […]
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Share on PinterestThe FDA issued a voluntary recall of more than 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at major retailers like Walgreens and CVS. Hitoshi Nishimura/Getty Images More than 3.1 million bottles of over-the-counter eye drops are being recalled due to concerns about sterility. While no illnesses have been reported, experts say recalls like […]
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Share on PinterestA new study identified several overlooked side effects of GLP-1 drugs through self-reporting among Reddit users. Image Credit: Fiordaliso/Getty Images A recent study found various “hidden” side effects of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, including chills, hot flashes, and irregular periods. The researchers used self-reported Reddit data to examine the real-world effects of these […]
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