Lack of sleep not only makes you feel groggy the next day, but the effects can be long-lasting. In addition to mounting evidence, scientists have found that destitute sleep quality during the Middle Ages is linked to accelerated brain aging over the next ten years. A recent study that assessed participants’ brain health using brain […]
The antidiabetic drug semaglutide, also known as Ozempic, has a positive effect on patients with chronic kidney damage and obesity. They have less protein in their urine, less kidney inflammation and lower blood pressure. This was demonstrated in an international study led by clinical pharmacologist Hiddo L. Heerspink from the University Medical Center Groningen in […]
Dealing with cravings can sometimes be arduous for people trying to lose weight during exercise and weight loss programs. Scientists now suggest that high-intensity exercise may lend a hand reduce hunger more than moderate exercise, especially in women. In test published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society, researchers examined the effect of exercise intensity […]
Semaglutide is associated with a 40-70% lower risk of first-time Alzheimer’s disease in patients with type 2 diabetes compared with other antidiabetic drugs. Test: Associations of semaglutide with first-time diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in patients with type 2 diabetes: a targeted emulation trial using nationwide real-world data in the US. Photo credit: Marc Bruxelle/Shutterstock.com A […]
The speed at which a person walks and the strength of their muscles can indicate how well they are aging. But scientists now say there is an even simpler and more effective test to assess aging: standing on one leg. According to the latest test published in the journal PLOS ONE, balance is a better […]
Following a low-carbohydrate diet can potentially support patients manage their disease more effectively and reduce their apply of medications. Test: Effect of a carbohydrate-restricted diet on β-cell response in adults with type 2 diabetes. Photo credit: Dulin/Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & MetabolismA group of researchers assessed the effects […]
A recent study found that children whose mothers had eating disorders and obesity before pregnancy were more likely to be diagnosed with a mental health condition. The results of a recent study conducted on a Finnish population of almost 400,000 mothers and approximately 650,000 offspring showed significant links between mothers’ health and the mental well-being […]
A novel study shows that specialized ribosomes, driven by cytokine signals, lend a hand cancers evade the immune system, offering a breakthrough route to enhancing cancer immunotherapy. Test: P-stalk ribosomes act as master regulators of cytokine-mediated processes. Image source: ALIOUI MA / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Cellresearchers have performed extensive […]
Make sure your child gets enough sun vitamins. In addition to calcium’s role in absorbing and strengthening bones, scientists have discovered more about its connection with the immune system. A recent study revealed that vitamin D deficiency in teenage children may boost the risk of developing autoimmune diseases. According to the latest test published in […]
Scientists from 15 countries, led by Amsterdam UMC, have developed a way to predict which patients are at risk of developing epilepsy after cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVT). CVT is a type of stroke that usually affects women between the ages of 20 and 50. The predictive model is now freely available worldwide, and the […]
