Aims The association between reproductive lifespan (RLS) and diabetes and metabolic syndrome in menopausal women remains unclear. We investigated whether a short RLS is associated with diabetes and metabolic syndrome using nationally representative US data. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of menopausal women using data from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey […]
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FDA Approves 4 Updated Vaccines Targeting XFG Variant
Share on PinterestThe FDA has approved four updated COVID-19 vaccines that target the XFG variant. Luis Alvarez · DigitalVision/Getty The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved four updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2026–2027 season, all targeting the JN.1-lineage XFG variant. All four vaccines are approved for adults ages 65 and older, as well as […]
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1-Year Exercise Intervention May Help Reduce Recurrence
Share on PinterestA one-year clinical trial with a tailored exercise program reduced AFib recurrence by 45%. RealPeopleGroup/E+/Getty Images Exercise interventions are underutilized in the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib), an abnormal heart rhythm disorder. A one-year clinical trial with a tailored exercise program reduced time spent in atrial fibrillation by 45% compared with usual care […]
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Cases Rising 3% Annually as Experts Urge Screening
Share on PinterestThe ACS notes that prostate cancer cases are on the rise, but early detection and screening may help reverse the trend. Maskot/Getty The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates there will be 333,830 new cases of prostate cancer in 2026. Prostate cancer cases increased by around 3% per year between 2014 and 2022, with […]
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Can GLP-1 Drugs Like Zepbound Help With Symptoms?
Share on PinterestA new review found that GLP-1s offer significant improvements in obstructive sleep apnea associated with obesity. vitapix/E+/Getty Images New research has found that GLP-1 drugs may improve obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) related to obesity. The effects of tirzepatide (Zepound), which is FDA approved for OSA, were especially notable. GLP-1s appear to improve OSA […]
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Recombinant Vaccine May Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Share on PinterestRecent research shows that the shingles vaccine may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. A boy and the sea · E+/Getty A recent study found that the recombinant shingles vaccine (Shingrix) was associated with a 9% lower cardiovascular disease burden compared with the older live vaccine. Researchers observed lower burdens of coronary […]
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New FDA-Approved Drug Doubles Survival Rates
Share on PinterestThe FDA approved Rasonque (daraxonrasib), a groundbreaking new drug to treat metastatic pancreatic cancer. Photo courtesy of Revolution Medicines The FDA approved Rasonque, a new drug to treat the most common type of pancreatic cancer. A clinical trial found that those who received Rasonque had more than double the average survival rate: around […]
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Her Legacy on Reproductive Rights
Share on PinterestMs. Foundation For Women 2016 Gloria Awards Gala & After Party. NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 27: Journalist, social and political activist Gloria Steinem speaks on stage at Ms. Foundation For Women 2016 Gloria Awards Gala at The Pierre Hotel on April 27, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images […]
Read MoreBody composition displays expected and unexpected contributions to blood pressure and glycemia in young South African women
Introduction Sub-Saharan Africa is undergoing rapid demographic, sociocultural, and economic transitions that are contributing to rising rates of overweight/obesity, which in turn may drive cardiometabolic sequelae such as diabetes and hypertension. However, the extent to which excess adiposity may contribute to the prevalence of such sequelae in sub-Saharan Africa remains uncertain. We thus sought to […]
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FDA Approves GLP-1 for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
Share on PinterestThe FDA has approved Mounjaro for cardiovascular risk reduction in people with type 2 diabetes. Milko · E+/Getty The FDA has approved Mounjaro to help reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in people with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk. A major clinical trial found that Mounjaro performed as well […]
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