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Materials and methods Oral glucose tolerance test in human participants Healthy Chinese women aged 20–30 years with regular menstrual cycles (menstrual period within 3–7 days, menstrual cycle in the range of 25–32 days) and without lesions or medical conditions causing irregular menstruation were included. Research on healthy human volunteers was conducted in accordance with the principles […]

Share on PinterestSister content creators Issa (left) and Nadya Okamoto say training for marathons helps them manage their prediabetes. Photography by Nadya and Issa Okamoto Sister content creators Issa and Nadya Okamoto share their recent diagnoses with prediabetes. The sisters started running and training for marathons as a way to combat the condition. The Okamotos […]

Share on PinterestHulk Hogan has passed away after experiencing cardiac arrest, reportedly following weeks of declining health. Paul Kane/Getty Images Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan reportedly had heart-related health issues for years before dying after experiencing cardiac arrest this week. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, with obesity, smoking, unhealthy […]

Share on Pinterest The hunger-reducing mechanisms of GLP-1 drugs, as well as their side effects, may contribute to dehydration. Edwin Tan/Getty Images Experts say people who take GLP-1 weight loss medications should stay hydrated, particularly when temperatures are high. The mechanisms of GLP-1 drugs that help reduce appetite, as well as their side effects, may […]

Share on PinterestRock legend Ozzy Osbourne shared the health challenges he faced living with Parkinson’s disease in the years before his death at 76. Harry How/Getty Images The effects of Parkinson’s disease are back in the spotlight after the death of singer Ozzy Osbourne. Experts say Parkinson’s can cause a wide variety of health issues, […]

Discussion This study represents the first and largest direct comparison of GLP-1 RAs and metformin in mitigating dementia risk among patients with T2DM. Historically, metformin has been the cornerstone of first-line therapy for T2DM due to its well-established efficacy in glycemic control and its potential neuroprotective effects.20–28 However, whether initiating GLP-1 RAs as first-line therapy […]

Share on PinterestDespite the popularity of trendy alkaline or electrolyte-infused waters, regular tap water can also help you stay sufficiently hydrated. Ekaterina Goncharova/Getty Images Proper hydration is essential for health, especially during the hot summer months. Alkaline or electrolyte-infused waters are often touted for their purported health benefits, but experts say tap water is cheaper […]

Share on PinterestTikTok users say the “cortisol cocktail” can help lower stress, but experts are skeptical about the benefits. Flashpop/Getty Images Proponents of the viral “cortisol cocktail” claim the drink can reduce stress and improve sleep, but there’s little evidence to support this claim. Its main ingredient, magnesium, may help support stress relief, but the […]

Share on PinterestResearchers say there is strong evidence showing that ultra-processed foods promote overeating and increase the risk of obesity. Helene Cyr/Stocksy United A new report states that ultra-processed foods are a major contributing factor to the obesity epidemic. Researchers say these foods are designed to be palatable, causing people to overeat and gain weight. […]

Collaborators: Collaborator group name: ADA Professional Practice Committee (PPC). Individual names (in order): Nuha A ElSayed, Vanita R Aroda, Louis J Aronne, Kirthikaa Balapattabi, Allison K Bennett, Sathyavathi Challa Siva Kanaka, Kathaleen Briggs Early, Angela Fitch, Stephanie L Fitzpatrick, W Timothy Garvey, Kimberly A Gudzune, Scott Kahan, Kamlesh Khunti, Robert F Kushner, Elizabeth J Pekas, […]