Uterine fibroids may be less common in Latina women than previously estimated
Uterine fibroids may be less common in Latina women than earlier estimates suggested, according to new research. The…
Fiber supplement stabilizes blood sugar in gestational diabetes
A simple fiber supplement could reshape the gut microbiome, stabilize blood sugar spikes, and even prevent preterm births…
Privacy-focused AI improves screening for rare endocrinological condition
An AI can accurately diagnose a rare endocrinological condition just by analyzing pictures of the back of the…
Higher ultra-processed food intake aligns with greater binge eating risk in obesity study
New clinical research links ultra-processed food consumption with disordered eating patterns and poorer diet quality in adults with…
Defective fat cells drive metabolic disease in lipodystrophy
Many people may have a dim view of their fat tissue, yet scientists have come to recognize adipose…
Night owls who don’t respond to SSRIs: circadian rhythm core to ‘atypical’ depression mystery
About 21% of patients with depression have an atypical form that is less likely to respond to common antidepressants,…
High BMI linked to vascular dementia risk
High body mass index (BMI) could cause a higher risk of vascular-related dementia (a combination of vascular +…
Study explores how biological and environmental systems regulate body weight
Pennington Biomedical researchers recently investigated the systems of the body that regulate weight, exploring whether our bodies defend an established weight target or if…
Routine blood test may flag hidden osteoporosis risk, study finds
Common blood test results may offer an early clue to bone loss, suggesting that alkaline phosphatase levels could…
Higher PFAS levels reduce blood sugar improvements after teen bariatric surgery
A new USC study shows teens with higher blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) measured before…
Sequential use of continuous glucose monitoring, with or without exercise trackers, significantly improves glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes | Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome
Aims Continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGM) and exercise trackers offer real-time feedback on the effects of lifestyle intervention…
Assessment of leachables in hospital pharmacy compounded topotecan conditioned in common off-label syringes for intravitreal use
Reasoning behind the evaluation of leachable compoundsOff-label use of plastic syringes in batch compounding In a hospital setting,…