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Study sheds light on genetic influences on fatty acid use in minority populations

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have obtained new insights into how African-American and Hispanic-American people's genes influence their ability to use Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids for good health.

11 Oct 2023

Chronic kidney disease may increase risk of sudden cardiac arrest among Hispanic/Latino adults

Chronic kidney disease may increase risk and predict sudden cardiac arrest among Hispanic/Latino adults, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

11 Oct 2023

Presidential advisory by the American Heart Association: connecting cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic health

The interplay among chronic kidney disease, metabolic risk factors, and the cardiovascular system.

11 Oct 2023

Inflammatory diseases don't boost clotting risks post-COVID, study reveals

Canadian researchers found that patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) don't face a heightened risk of venous thromboembolism events after recovering from COVID-19 compared to those without IMIDs. However, certain comorbidities can influence this risk, emphasizing the importance of individualized patient care.

11 Oct 2023

Depression's heavy toll: Unraveling its impact on overall health in US adults

Depression in US adults found to significantly raise risks of death, particularly from cardiovascular ailments. Increased awareness and treatment can mitigate impacts.

10 Oct 2023

Living past 100: Healthy habits, good company, and a purpose in life

Researchers explore the secrets behind increased life expectancies, focusing on the influence of diet, lifestyle, and socio-economic changes. Centenarians, individuals living past 100, often delay age-related symptoms, suggesting a lifestyle emphasizing a balanced diet, social interaction, and regular exercise can significantly boost longevity and resilience.

10 Oct 2023

Study sheds light on the role of immune cells in fat tissue inflammation and obesity

Fat tissue, for as much as it's been vilified, is an incredibly complex and essential bodily organ involved in energy storage and hormone production, among other functions.

10 Oct 2023

Global food trade improves diets but red meat imports raise health concerns

In a study published in Nature Food, researchers analyzed the health impacts of global food trade using 2019 data. While international trade in foods like fruits and vegetables reduced diet-related mortality in many countries, increased red meat trade had adverse health implications.

10 Oct 2023

DNA aptamers: A versatile tool for regenerative medicine and beyond

Generating specific cell lineages from induced pluripotent stem cells and embryonic stem cells is the holy grail of regenerative medicine.

10 Oct 2023

Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) diabetes benefits: Hope or hype?

Researchers compared the effects of fermented and non-fermented Aronia melanocarpa berries on glycemic markers in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients. Despite the berries' high antioxidant potential and past studies suggesting benefits, this rigorous trial found no significant impact on waist circumference, insulin sensitivity, or glucose levels.

10 Oct 2023

Obesity before or during pregnancy can be the root cause of future cardiovascular disease

Pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes have recently been associated with a higher risk of developing heart disease later in life.

10 Oct 2023

Mental health problems may lead to obesity, other health problems for Latinx teens

Latinx kids who experienced depression, anxiety or other mental health issues in middle school had a greater chance of developing sleep problems, unhealthy weight gain and sedentary behavior in high school, according to a study out today.

10 Oct 2023

New outreach campaign promotes collaboration between oral health providers and family physicians

An ongoing and open exchange between oral-health providers and family physicians can effectively improve the quality of their patients' treatment and wellbeing, and in certain cases even save lives.

10 Oct 2023

Hybrid closed-loop technology could be game-changing for pregnant women with type 1 diabetes

For pregnant women with type 1 diabetes, a technology giving insulin doses as informed by a smartphone algorithm, helps them better manage their blood sugars, compared to traditional insulin pumps or multiple daily injections, according to a new randomized trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine and presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) meeting.

10 Oct 2023

Obesity in early pregnancy linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk later in life

Having obesity before and during early pregnancy appears to be a strong indicator of risk for developing future cardiovascular disease and was significantly linked with adverse outcomes during pregnancy such as high blood pressure, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes, according to a study published in Circulation Research that was funded by the National Institutes of Health.

10 Oct 2023

The critical role of model interpretation in diabetes decision support systems

The importance of tools used to interpret the output of predictive models in type 1 diabetes (T1D) management.

10 Oct 2023

New report forecasts growing health and economic impacts from stroke between 2020 and 2050

Unless urgent action is taken, the number of people who die from stroke globally is estimated to increase by 50% by 2050 to 9.7 million deaths per year, with annual costs as high as US$2.3 trillion possible, according to a new report on pragmatic solutions to reduce the global burden of stroke: a World Stroke Organization–Lancet Neurology Commission.

9 Oct 2023

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Study sheds light on genetic influences on fatty acid use in minority populations

Chronic kidney disease may increase risk of sudden cardiac arrest among Hispanic/Latino adults

Presidential advisory by the American Heart Association: connecting cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic health

Inflammatory diseases don't boost clotting risks post-COVID, study reveals

Depression's heavy toll: Unraveling its impact on overall health in US adults

Living past 100: Healthy habits, good company, and a purpose in life

Study sheds light on the role of immune cells in fat tissue inflammation and obesity

Global food trade improves diets but red meat imports raise health concerns

DNA aptamers: A versatile tool for regenerative medicine and beyond

Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) diabetes benefits: Hope or hype?

Obesity before or during pregnancy can be the root cause of future cardiovascular disease

Mental health problems may lead to obesity, other health problems for Latinx teens

New outreach campaign promotes collaboration between oral health providers and family physicians

Hybrid closed-loop technology could be game-changing for pregnant women with type 1 diabetes

Obesity in early pregnancy linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk later in life

The critical role of model interpretation in diabetes decision support systems

New report forecasts growing health and economic impacts from stroke between 2020 and 2050

Health experts redefine cardiovascular disease risk, prevention and management

Precision medicine for gestational diabetes management

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