Waist-to-height ratio outperforms BMI in predicting hypertension risk
New waist-to-height cut-offs to assess fat mass and obesity predicted the risk of hypertension better than body mass…
Ozempic side effects study finds overlooked symptoms in Reddit data
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In a sweeping analysis of more than 400,000 Reddit posts,…
Parents’ intake of sugar substitutes may influence offspring gut biology, study finds
A new mouse study suggests that sweeteners consumed by parents may reshape gut bacteria, microbial metabolites, and metabolic…
Metformin protects neurons after brain injury by restoring mitochondrial health
TBI remains a major cause of death and long-term neurological disability worldwide, yet effective treatments for secondary injury…
Diabetes referrals lost in the fog says new study
New research has found significant care gaps in follow-up of newly diagnosed diabetes patients. Referrals for patients with newly-diagnosed diabetes have been put…
How 30 minutes of daily activity can lower blood sugar and reduce medication dependence
Walking is often underestimated. It improves circulation, helps muscles absorb glucose, and reduces stress. But doing only one…
Ozempic just got cheap enough to change the world
By now, Ozempic needs no introduction in America. One in 8 American adults now takes a GLP-1 drug…
High-quality plant-based diets linked to lower dementia risk
Eating a higher quality plant-based diet is associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other related…
6 drugs invented for one thing — but now treat another
Just think, we may have never gotten the “Oh, oh, oh, Ozempic!” jingle stuck in our heads if…
Challenging processed meat risks for dry-cured ham consumption
New evidence challenges assumptions about processed meats, suggesting that not all cured products carry the same cardiometabolic risks…
Inadvertent GLP-1 RA use during pregnancy not linked to preterm birth risk, study suggests
Preterm birth risk is not higher for women without diabetes who were taking GLP-1 receptor agonists around the…
Prickly pear may pack a surprising punch against metabolic syndrome
This new review explores how prickly pear fruit may act on oxidative stress, inflammation, insulin resistance, and lipid…