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Medicaid expansion linked to improvement in insurance coverage for cardiac care, better patient outcomes

An expansion of the Affordable Care Act that extends Medicaid eligibility to more people improved patient outcomes, prevention measures and screening access, according to a review of research published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a peer-reviewed American Heart Association journal.

20 Jun 2023

Apple-shaped obesity associated with greater inflammation and mortality in COVID-19 patients

Eating an apple a day may keep the doctor away, but having an apple shape is not nearly as healthy. Now, researchers from Japan have shown that people who carry their weight in their bellies may be at greater risk of poor outcomes if they catch COVID-19.

20 Jun 2023

New study reveals the hidden mechanism between cancer and diabetes

Back in the 1920s, researchers discovered that cancer patients had sweet-smelling urine. First, the doctors were puzzled, but they soon realised that it was a result of elevated blood sugar levels.

20 Jun 2023

Study highlights the role of high cholesterol in SARS-CoV-2 infectivity

A recent study unveiled the doorway that SARS-CoV2 uses to slip inside cells undetected.

20 Jun 2023

Early eczema strongly predicts allergies in young adults, study finds

Researchers evaluated the role of eczema in the initial three years of life on allergies.

20 Jun 2023

Crunching the cravings: Study sheds light on US consumers' willingness to pay for healthier snack options

Research explores US consumers' perceptions and preferences for healthy vegetable-based snacks and beverages, revealing variations in preferences and positive associations with personality traits and health consciousness. The findings offer valuable insights for promoting healthy snacking and informing marketing strategies.

19 Jun 2023

Diet alone not the sole culprit: Unraveling the complexities of metabolic disease rise in the U.S.

In a study published in the journal Pharma Nutrition, scientists have explored the long-term impact of Western diet and lifestyle factors on the risk of metabolic disease in the United States.

19 Jun 2023

Current estimates of national, state-level, and county-level prevalence of US adults reporting a lifetime diagnosis of depression

Researchers presented nationwide, statewide, and countywide depression prevalence estimates among US adults in 2020.

19 Jun 2023

Heart Foundation urges men to adopt healthier habits to improve physical and mental wellbeing

The Heart Foundation is urging men to think more about their daily behavior during this year’s Men’s Health Week.

19 Jun 2023

High lipoprotein(a) levels linked to repeated heart disease events in older adults

Researchers report that high lipoprotein(a) levels were linked to repeated coronary heart disease events in older adults.

18 Jun 2023

Type 2 diabetes takes a toll on the brain altering microstructure

Type 2 diabetes patients exhibit brain tissue damage in mood and cognitive regions, impacting their functions. Diffusion tensor imaging reveals chronic tissue changes in various brain areas, such as the cerebellum and frontal cortex, correlating with mood and cognitive symptoms.

18 Jun 2023

Research reveals devastating impact of Western diet on human health

Research examines the impact of the Western diet on various aspects of health, including metabolism, inflammation, gut microbiota, cardiovascular health, mental health, and cancer. It provides insights into the effects of this dietary pattern on individuals and healthcare systems.

18 Jun 2023

Social isolation negatively impacts bone health in mice

Social isolation may negatively impact bone health, suggests a study conducted in mice being presented Sunday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

18 Jun 2023

Transgender adolescents rarely chose to discontinue gender-affirming hormone therapy, finds study

A three-year-long retrospective cohort study of a single Atlanta hospital's patient population found transgender and gender-diverse teenagers rarely chose to discontinue gender-affirming hormone therapy, according to a study being presented Sunday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

18 Jun 2023

Testosterone therapy reduces gender dysphoria, depression and suicidality in trans adults

Receiving rapid access to testosterone therapy reduced feelings of gender dysphoria and led to a clinically significant reduction in depression as well as a 50% reduction in suicidality among transgender and gender diverse adults, according to research being presented Sunday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

18 Jun 2023

Radioactive iodine or surgery linked to decreased mortality risk in patients with hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism treatment like radioactive iodine or surgery was associated with a decreased risk for death, according to research being presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago.

18 Jun 2023

Closed-loop system appears to be safe and superior to usual care in controlling glucose in children with type 1 diabetes

Closed-loop insulin delivery systems improve glucose control in children with type 1 diabetes without causing adverse effects, according to a study presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

18 Jun 2023

Improving access to transgender-friendly health care can help decrease the burden on ERs

Transgender people who come to the emergency room for care tend to be sicker than cisgender people who are otherwise similar to them and are much more likely to be admitted to the hospital once they visit the ER, according to a study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

18 Jun 2023

Research reveals a potential gap in recommended care for people with obesity and overweight

By being undiagnosed or untreated, a significant fraction of people with obesity or overweight are not getting the recommended care, despite an increase in new treatment options, according to research being presented on June 17 at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

18 Jun 2023

Employees with obesity may have lower work productivity compared to people with normal weight

People with obesity may have lower work productivity due to increased risk of illness, contributing to increased costs for employers, according to industry-supported research being presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting, in Chicago, Ill.

18 Jun 2023

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Medicaid expansion linked to improvement in insurance coverage for cardiac care, better patient outcomes

Apple-shaped obesity associated with greater inflammation and mortality in COVID-19 patients

New study reveals the hidden mechanism between cancer and diabetes

Study highlights the role of high cholesterol in SARS-CoV-2 infectivity

Early eczema strongly predicts allergies in young adults, study finds

Crunching the cravings: Study sheds light on US consumers' willingness to pay for healthier snack options

Diet alone not the sole culprit: Unraveling the complexities of metabolic disease rise in the U.S.

Current estimates of national, state-level, and county-level prevalence of US adults reporting a lifetime diagnosis of depression

Heart Foundation urges men to adopt healthier habits to improve physical and mental wellbeing

High lipoprotein(a) levels linked to repeated heart disease events in older adults

Type 2 diabetes takes a toll on the brain altering microstructure

Research reveals devastating impact of Western diet on human health

Social isolation negatively impacts bone health in mice

Transgender adolescents rarely chose to discontinue gender-affirming hormone therapy, finds study

Testosterone therapy reduces gender dysphoria, depression and suicidality in trans adults

Radioactive iodine or surgery linked to decreased mortality risk in patients with hyperthyroidism

Closed-loop system appears to be safe and superior to usual care in controlling glucose in children with type 1 diabetes

Improving access to transgender-friendly health care can help decrease the burden on ERs

Research reveals a potential gap in recommended care for people with obesity and overweight

Employees with obesity may have lower work productivity compared to people with normal weight

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