Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Double whammy: Stroke and neck artery tear increase heart attack risk in the first year

Heart attack risk almost doubles in the first year after a stroke or when combined with a tear in a neck artery wall, however, a tear without a stroke does not seem to raise heart attack risk, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2024.

1 Feb 2024

Identifying essential genetic regions for gestational diabetes with deep learning and cfDNA sequencing

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a prevalent pregnancy complication posing significant health risks to both mothers and their newborns. Early detection and treatment of GDM are crucial to prevent adverse outcomes.

1 Feb 2024

Dementia risk can be the highest in the first year after stroke

Having a stroke may significantly increase the risk of developing dementia. The risk of dementia was the highest in the first year after a stroke and remained elevated over a period of twenty years, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2024.

1 Feb 2024

Smartphone-based mall walking program could boost daily step count, study suggests

Researchers from Japan evaluated the effectiveness of smartphone-based programs that conduct mall walking in increasing the daily step count, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.

1 Feb 2024

People with polycystic ovary syndrome may have memory and thinking problems in midlife

People with polycystic ovary syndrome may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems in middle age, according to new research published in the January 31, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

1 Feb 2024

Study shows link between moderate radon exposure and increased risk of stroke

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Now a new study has found exposure to this invisible, odorless gas is also linked to an increased risk of stroke.

1 Feb 2024

Berry consumption shown to lower stress-related disease risk in US adults

The association between berry consumption and physiological dysregulation from stress responses.

1 Feb 2024

The effectiveness of statins in PCOS management

The application of statins in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

1 Feb 2024

Scientists uncover a way to "hack" neurons' internal clocks to speed up brain cell development

The neurons that make up our brains and nervous systems mature slowly over many months.

31 Jan 2024

Study: Up to 10% of dementia cases in veterans may be caused by liver disease

As many as 10% of older U.S. veterans diagnosed with dementia may suffer instead from reversible cognitive decline caused by advanced liver disease, according to an analysis from the Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Medicine and the Richmond VA Medical Center.

31 Jan 2024

SGLT2 inhibitors linked to lower risk of kidney stones in patients with type 2 diabetes

Rates of kidney stones are on the rise in the United States and around the world. Type 2 diabetes is associated with increased risk of kidney stones, but some forms of treatment for this condition may also have the benefit of lowering risk of kidney stones.

31 Jan 2024

Researchers discover non-opioid therapeutic for relieving neuropathic pain

Among the most difficult types of pain to alleviate is neuropathic pain, pain that is usually caused by damage to nerves in various body tissues, including skin, muscle and joints.

31 Jan 2024

Resistance training can help lower risk factors for cardiovascular disease

A recent scientific statement from the American Heart Association suggests that resistance training is at least as safe as aerobic exercise for those with heart disease and other health conditions, and for most people can provide similar or additive benefits in lowering risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

31 Jan 2024