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Older age and smoking linked to increased risk of developing any cancer, study shows

A new large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows older age and smoking are the two most important risk factors associated with a relative and absolute five-year risk of developing any cancer.

3 Aug 2022

What are the recommendations to prevent obesity in midlife women?

Researchers developed recommendations for counseling non-obese 40 to 60 years old women with body mass index (BMI) values ≤29.9 kg/m2 for obesity prevention.

3 Aug 2022

Researchers assess Alzheimer's disease risk and anti-diabetic drugs

In a new study, researchers assessed the genetic variation among targets of Alzheimer's disease risk and anti-diabetic drugs.

3 Aug 2022

Providers charge more in the Medicare Advantage market by being in network, study finds

Large dialysis chains charge Medicare Advantage plans 27% more for dialysis services compared with what they charge the traditional, fee-for-service Medicare program, according to a new USC analysis.

3 Aug 2022

Substantial increases in cardiovascular trends contribute to a rising burden on the US health care system

By the year 2060, projected rates of cardiovascular risk factors and disease will increase significantly in the United States, according to a study published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Substantial increases in cardiovascular trends may contribute to a rising burden on the U.S. health care system and highlight the need for equitable access to prevention education and treatments now to prevent future disease.

3 Aug 2022

High prevalence of fungal secondary infections among COVID-19 patients

Researchers analyze literature to explore the frequency of secondary fungal infections among COVID-19 patients.

2 Aug 2022

New national guidelines focus on preventing unhealthy weight gain in middle-aged women

Women between 40 and 60 years old are the focus of new national guidelines aimed at preventing unhealthy weight gain that can lead to serious illness.

2 Aug 2022

New research unravels why breastmilk-fed preemies are healthier than formula-fed infants

Human breastmilk has long been considered "liquid gold" among clinicians treating premature infants in a newborn intensive care unit.

2 Aug 2022

Integrated behavioral intervention effective at reducing depression and anxiety in obese adults

Results from a pilot clinical trial show that among a racially and ethnically diverse cohort of adults who were obese and depressed, an integrated behavioral intervention was more effective than usual care at reducing depression and associated anxiety symptoms than it was at promoting weight loss.

2 Aug 2022

Gout flares associated with subsequent cardiovascular events

Experts at the University of Nottingham, in collaboration with experts at Keele University, have found that the risk of heart attacks and strokes temporarily increases in the four months after a gout flare.

2 Aug 2022

Research describes how the thymus teaches T cells to recognize friendly proteins

T cells are a special class of white blood cells that patrol the body and attack infected or foreign tissue. They learn to distinguish friendly proteins from dangerous ones in an organ called the thymus.

2 Aug 2022

New, non-invasive imaging method may help detect an early indicator of glaucoma

A new, non-invasive ocular imaging method may be able to detect an early indicator of glaucoma in time to prevent disease progression and vision loss, according to a new study from New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.

2 Aug 2022

Microvascular disease and Alzheimer's associated with more white matter damage, more inflammation

Disease of the microscopic blood vessels that feed the white matter of our brain is associated with worse cognitive function and memory deficits in individuals with Alzheimer's, scientists report.

2 Aug 2022

Acupuncture therapy may be a useful tool to ward off type 2 diabetes

It's been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of illnesses - and now acupuncture could also help fight one of the 21st century's biggest health challenges.

2 Aug 2022

Study sheds light on the role of blood pressure self-monitoring in diabetes management

JMIR Publications recently published "Blood Pressure Monitoring as a Digital Health Tool for Improving Diabetes Clinical Outcomes: Retrospective Real-world Study" in the Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR), which reported that there is a lack of understanding of the association between blood glucose (BG) and blood pressure (BP) levels when using digital health tools.

2 Aug 2022

UIC researchers receive $3.3 million to study telehealth behavioral interventions

Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have been awarded approximately $3.3 million from the National Institute on Aging to study telehealth behavioral interventions among adults 50 and older with excess weight and cardiometabolic risk factors.

1 Aug 2022

Gut microbe response to digestion may help explain cardiovascular disease risk related with red meat intake

Chemicals produced in the digestive tract by gut microbes after eating red meat may help explain part of the higher risk of cardiovascular disease associated with red meat consumption, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's peer-reviewed journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology.

1 Aug 2022

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Older age and smoking linked to increased risk of developing any cancer, study shows

What are the recommendations to prevent obesity in midlife women?

Researchers assess Alzheimer's disease risk and anti-diabetic drugs

Providers charge more in the Medicare Advantage market by being in network, study finds

Substantial increases in cardiovascular trends contribute to a rising burden on the US health care system

High prevalence of fungal secondary infections among COVID-19 patients

New national guidelines focus on preventing unhealthy weight gain in middle-aged women

New research unravels why breastmilk-fed preemies are healthier than formula-fed infants

Integrated behavioral intervention effective at reducing depression and anxiety in obese adults

Gout flares associated with subsequent cardiovascular events

Research describes how the thymus teaches T cells to recognize friendly proteins

New, non-invasive imaging method may help detect an early indicator of glaucoma

Microvascular disease and Alzheimer's associated with more white matter damage, more inflammation

Acupuncture therapy may be a useful tool to ward off type 2 diabetes

Study sheds light on the role of blood pressure self-monitoring in diabetes management

UIC researchers receive $3.3 million to study telehealth behavioral interventions

Gut microbe response to digestion may help explain cardiovascular disease risk related with red meat intake

How does COVID-19 affect sexual and bladder functions in men?

TfL advertising policy restricting the advertisement of junk foods could save lives and NHS money

What is the safety of Molnupiravir against SARS-CoV-2 in the elderly?

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Fluidics in Modern Healthcare & Medical Device Innovation

Scaling 3D biology: Automation, imaging, and the future of high-throughput research

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Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Mastering RNA extraction for plant and fungal research – eBook eBook

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How does norepinephrine influence anxiety-related behaviours?

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