Introduction Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) frequently coexist in the same individual. Dyslipidemia plays a central role in the pathogenesis of MASLD. Remnant cholesterol (RC) is the cholesterol content carried in triglyceride-rich lipoproteins. We aimed to examine the association of RC, its discordance with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) […]
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Why Are Ultra-Processed Foods So Bad for You? Study Offers Insight
Share on PinterestThe manufacturing processes used to produce ultra-processed foods are linked to negative impacts on human health. Image Credit: Andy Sacks/Getty Images A recent study has found that it may not just be what’s in ultra-processed foods that makes them unhealthy, but how they’re made. The study noted that factors such as changes in […]
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How Inhaled Insulin Changed Everything for This Teen
Share on PinterestJennifer Seigrist (left) and her daughter Taisie Seigrist (right). Photo by Jennifer Seigrist The FDA has approved Afrezza, an inhaled insulin, for children and adolescents. Taisie Seigrist is a 15-year-old who took part in the clinical trial for Afrezza. Seigrist said the needle-free option has changed her life. When Taisie Seigrist was 10 […]
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Why People Using GLP-1s Are Less Likely to Exercise
Share on PinterestRecent research has found that despite the benefits, people using GLP-1s may be less likely to exercise. Image Credit: Fiordaliso/Getty Images A recent study found that people taking a GLP-1 medication, like Ozempic or Wegovy, may be less likely to engage in regular exercise. The study showed that, among people with obesity, daily […]
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Why Social Media Is Obsessed with Male Fertility
Share on Pinterest“Spermmaxxing” is the newest social media trend. Why are younger males so concerned with fertility? Image Credit: Irina Shatilova/Getty Images “Spermmaxxing” is one of the most recent social media “maxxing” trends. In this trend, men seek to increase their fertility through lifestyle changes and other approaches, such as eating raw garlic. “Maxxing” refers […]
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First Vaccine Designed by AI Safely Tested on Humans
Share on PinterestA new vaccine designed by AI is the first to be tested on humans and may protect against a wide range of coronaviruses related to SARS and COVID-19. miodrag ignjatovic/GettyImages Researchers have tested a vaccine designed to protect against a range of coronaviruses. This new vaccine was the first designed by AI to […]
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What Is the ‘New’ FDA Approved Sunscreen Ingredient?
Share on PinterestBemotrizinol (PARSOL Shield), an advanced sunscreen filter that has long been used in Europe and Asia, has been approved for use in the U.S. by the FDA. Image Credit: Photo by LumiNola/Getty Images The FDA has approved bemotrizinol (PARSOL Shield). This is the first new sunscreen ingredient approved in over 20 years, offering […]
Read MoreFactors associated with hypoglycemic or hyperglycemic events during Ramadan among persons with diabetes in Qatar
Background Despite the high prevalence of diabetes in Qatar, Ramadan-related glycemic events remain inadequately characterized. This study examined sociodemographic, clinical and behavioral factors independently associated with hypoglycemic or hyperglycemic events among patients with diabetes during Ramadan in Qatar. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted using routinely collected data from the Qatar Diabetes Association (QDA) Ramadan […]
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Health Risks of Drinking Alcohol Escalate After 1 Drink a Day
Share on PinterestNew research found that health risks accelerate after 1 drink per day. Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images New research suggests alcohol-related health risks may begin at lower levels of drinking than previously thought. Researchers found no clear health benefit from even moderate alcohol consumption and concluded that both men and women should limit intake to […]
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Shaquille O’Neal Shares How Zepbound Helped with Sleep Apnea and Weight Loss
Share on PinterestNEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 12: Shaquille O’Neal attends the 2026 Disney Upfront at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on May 12, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/FilmMagic) Shaquille O’Neal is taking Zepbound to help manage his weight and reduce obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) symptoms. Zepbound is FDA approved […]
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