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Share on PinterestJames Van Der Beek is raising awareness about rising colorectal cancer rates in young people. Photography courtesy of Guardant Health James Van Der Beek shares his journey with early onset colorectal cancer after being diagnosed at 46. The former “Dawson’s Creek” star is spreading awareness about the rising cases of colorectal cancer in […]

Share on PinterestA new study has linked short bouts of daily brisk walking to a significantly lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Andreswd/Getty Images A new study finds that short bouts of daily brisk walking are linked to a significantly lower risk of death. The research underscores the importance of intensity, not just duration, […]

Share on PinterestJustin Timberlake has been navigating health issues since last fall, postponing or canceling several shows throughout his world tour. Michael Tran/Getty Images Justin Timberlake announced he’s been battling Lyme disease, a debilitating illness typically transmitted through a tick bite. Tick populations and bites are at their highest levels in over five years, but […]

Discussion In this nationally representative study, frequent urinary incontinence was common among adults aged ≥55 years with type 2 diabetes who met guideline indications for SGLT2is. As expected, the prevalence of urinary incontinence was much higher among women than men, affecting nearly 50% of women and almost 20% of men with guideline indications for SGLT2is […]

Share on PinterestExperts say climate change is a major factor in the increase and spread of ticks and tick-borne diseases. Karen Kasmauski/Getty Images Health officials report an increasing number of tick bites across the United States as the regions where the insects typically breed have expanded. Experts cite climate change as a major factor in […]

Share on PinterestRHONY star Jessel Taank is spreading awareness about IVF to support others going through fertility treatments. Photography courtesy of Sam Gold Real Housewives of New York City’s Jessel Taank is speaking out about IVF. The beloved RHONY star is spreading awareness to support others going through the procedure. The mother of twin boys […]

Share on PinterestComedian and actor Kym Whitley said the GLP-1 drug Zepbound has helped her make better choices. Christine DiPasquale Photography Comedian and Emmy-nominated actor Kym Whitley opens up about her long journey with weight management. The “Happy Gilmore 2” actor credits her weight loss story to the GLP-1 medication Zepbound. Whitley has teamed up […]

Implications of study findings TEXP-Q, a newly developed, person-centered PREM, was applied to gather information about the experiences of transition and transfer preparation in pediatric diabetes care among emerging adults with T1D. Diabetes-related data, as well as three other instruments, were used to explore factors with hypothetical impact on the experiences. Analyses indicated an overall […]

Conclusions Over the course of 2 years, we developed, tested, and validated the DISDOH. The DISDOH is a concise 16-item assessment that provides an overview of the ADA’s five critical SDoH factors influencing individuals with diabetes: socioeconomic status, neighborhood and physical environment, food environment, healthcare access, and social context. No similar measure exists presently. We […]

Discussion Our study showed that the average eGDR was significantly higher in the non-CKD group than in the CKD group, suggesting reduced insulin sensitivity in individuals with CKD. A follow-up study further identified a significant association between decreased insulin sensitivity and new-onset CKD, which was particularly pronounced in individuals without diabetes and those with higher […]