Introduction Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) occurs frequently in children with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The inflammatory response to DKA may play a role in complications, but the inflammatory pattern is not well characterized. We aimed to describe the inflammatory profile during and after DKA. Research design and methods We evaluated inflammatory mediators (cytokines, chemokines, growth factors, […]
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Longitudinal changes in epigenetic age acceleration prior to type 1 diabetes onset in the Diabetes Autoimmunity Study in the Young (DAISY)
Background Type 1 diabetes is believed to be associated with early genetic and environmental stressors. Epigenetic age acceleration (EAA) is also associated with environmental stressors and the pathogenesis of many chronic diseases. This study explored longitudinal changes in EAA among individuals at high risk for type 1 diabetes. Methods DNA methylation was measured longitudinally in […]
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Weight Loss May be Maintained with Fewer GLP-1 Shots
Share on PinterestA small study has found that people may be able to maintain their weight loss with fewer GLP-1 injections. Image Credit: Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images A recent small study found that reduced GLP-1 frequency may help people maintain their weight loss. The study shows that people who dosed as little as […]
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10% of All Cancers Linked to Overweight and Obesity, Researchers Say
Share on PinterestObesity accounts for 10% of all new cancer diagnoses in the United States each year, according to a new review. ruizluquepaz/Getty Images Obesity is now linked to at least 13 types of cancer, making it one of the most preventable cancer risk factors in the United States. Obesity reconfigures bodies at the cellular […]
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Do Collagen Supplements Actually Improve Skin? Experts Weigh In
Share on PinterestCollagen supplements may support skin health, but the anti-aging benefits may be overstated. Anastasiia Krivenok/Getty Images A recent review of clinical research suggests that collagen supplements may offer modest improvements in skin elasticity, hydration, and dermal density. Experts say these changes tend to be subtle and gradual, typically appearing after several weeks of […]
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Menopause Linked to Higher Risk of Depression, Bipolar Disorder
Share on PinterestMenopause may be associated with the onset of new mental health conditions, yet many females remain unaware of the connection. Image Credit: mapodile/Getty Images A new position statement from the Royal College of Psychiatrists discusses the link between menopause and the onset of new mental health conditions. The statement notes that only 21% […]
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Everclear’s Art Alexakis on Living with MS, Early Symptoms He Missed
Share on PinterestEverclear frontman Art Alexakis opens up about living with living with multiple sclerosis for more than a decade and the early signs he missed. Courtesy of Art Alexakis Everclear frontman Art Alexakis is sharing his decade-long journey with Multiple Sclerosis. He was diagnosed with relapsing MS in 2016. He discusses his most recent […]
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Ozempic, Wegovy May Help Reduce Symptom Severity
Share on PinterestRecent research has found that GLP-1s may reduce the need for emergency care in those with chronic migraine. Image Credit: Maskot/Getty Images A recent study suggests that GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic, may make people with chronic migraine less likely to require emergency care. People using GLP-1s may be less likely to need new […]
Read MoreCardiovascular autonomic dysfunction is linked with arterial stiffness across glucose metabolism: the Maastricht study
Objective To ascertain the cross-sectional association between cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction and arterial stiffness across glucose metabolism status. Research design and methods We performed a cross-sectional analysis of participants of the Maastricht study. Cardiovascular autonomic function was based on heart rate variability (HRV) indices from 24-hour ECG recordings and summarized in z-scores for time and frequency […]
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The Toxic Trend Pushing Men to ‘Maximize’ Their Looks
Share on PinterestAppearance-based social media trends like looksmaxxing, softmaxxing, and hardmaxxing are often framed as self-improvement, but experts say they can contribute to body dysmorphia, anxiety, and even self-harm—especially for young men. Edu Bastidas + David Garcia/Stocksy Looksmaxxing, a social media-driven trend encouraging men to aggressively “optimize” their appearance, is gaining popularity. It’s related to […]
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