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Discussion By meticulously matching participants for age, sex, and BMI, we minimized the confounding effects of these variables, thereby isolating the unique contribution of regional fat and muscle to diabetes pathogenesis. Our study provides novel insights into the sex-specific associations between body composition and diabetes risk. The negative association between lower limb fat mass and […]

Discussion Understanding the associations between perceived stress and glycemic measures—and how these associations vary by gender and age—is important for developing targeted strategies to prevent the onset and progression of prediabetes. In our study, higher levels of both perceived helplessness and perceived self-efficacy were associated with a lower prevalence of prediabetes and lower 2h-PG levels […]

Conclusions This analysis of data from the MOBILE study demonstrates that use of CGM results in a rapid improvement in TIR and other CGM metrics reflective of hyperglycemia in adults with T2D on basal insulin without prandial insulin. These improvements were sustained over 3 months and resulted in clinically significant improvements in glycemic outcomes with […]

Discussion In this retrospective cohort study across 14 databases in the OHDSI Evidence Network, there was no increased risk for either PDR or treatment-requiring DR/DME comparing semaglutide with other GLP-1RAs or non-GLP-1RAs. In the primary active-comparator new-user cohort analysis, there was evidence of a lower risk of PDR when comparing second-line use of semaglutide with […]

Share on PinterestA new study raises concerns over long-term melatonin use and cardiovascular risks. Viktoriya Skorikova/Getty Images Researchers say people with insomnia who use melatonin supplements for more than a year have a higher cardiovascular disease risk than people with insomnia who don’t use the sleep aid. Experts say the research raises some important questions, […]

Share on Pinterest A new study found that men need more exercise than women to lower their risk of coronary heart disease. Getty Images/Cavan Images Men may need nearly twice as much weekly exercise as women to achieve the same heart health benefits. A study of over 85,000 people found that females achieved greater reductions […]

Share on PinterestPictures of dark spots in period products are circulating on social media, but experts say it’s unlikely to be mold. Hazal Ak/Getty Images Some TikTok and social media users have posted images and videos of dark, spotted patches inside unused pads, sparking concerns around potential mold contamination. Health experts say this discoloration is […]

Share on PinterestA new study suggests that staying in standard time or staying in daylight saving time is better for overall health than switching the clocks twice a year. Getty Images/blackCAT New research suggests the twice-yearly practice of changing the clocks does more than disrupt sleep — it’s also hazardous to health. Predictive models indicate […]

Share on PinterestThe U.S. obesity rate is declining as more people turn to GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. Bloomberg/Getty Images A new Gallup poll indicates that the rate of obesity among U.S. adults has declined over the past three years. The decline is likely attributed to the growing number of people utilizing GLP-1 drugs for […]

Share on PinterestOpen enrollment for the health insurance market plans runs from November through mid-January. Abraham Gonzalez Fernandez/Getty Images Healthcare experts expect monthly premiums for health insurance plans purchased through the Affordable Care Act to increase significantly in 2026. Out-of-pocket costs for medical expenses are also expected to rise. In addition, they say fewer people […]