Compared to those of us who live at sea level, the 2 million people worldwide who live above 4,500 meters (or 14,764 feet) of elevation—about the height of Mount Rainier, Mount Whitney, and many Colorado and Alaska peaks—have ...
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The kidneys perform a critical role in the body by removing waste and excess fluid in the form of urine. In a condition known as diabetic nephropathy, complications from diabetes disrupt the ability of the kidneys to function ...
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Bariatric surgery is proving to be an effective treatment for people suffering from type 2 diabetes and morbid obesity, with results showing nearly 50% of patients were able to discontinue all diabetes-related treatment.
Mar 6, 2023
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In people with type 1 diabetes, the body's immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing β cells that control blood glucose levels and are part of a group of cells in the pancreas called pancreatic islets. In research ...
Mar 1, 2023
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The diabetes drug Ozempic has become a social media phenomenon for its weight loss properties, but its soaring popularity has led to global shortages and doctors warn about the potential side effects.
Feb 28, 2023
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Maternal obesity alters the structure of the placenta (a vital organ that nourishes the baby during pregnancy) more than gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM; a condition characterized by poor glucose control in pregnancy).
Feb 27, 2023
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In three recent studies, Chinese researchers have delayed natural aging in healthy mice by continuous exposure to quasi-homogeneous static magnetic fields (SMFs) of moderate intensity, mitigated kidney damage induced by the ...
Feb 27, 2023
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A University of Minnesota led study published in JAMA shows that verapamil, a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure and heart conditions, can have a beneficial effect on the pancreas in children with newly-diagnosed ...
Feb 24, 2023
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Northwestern University researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind small, flexible, stretchable bandage that accelerates healing by delivering electrotherapy directly to the wound site.
Feb 22, 2023
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New research conducted by a team of scientists at the University of Toronto has shown that non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) do not increase blood glucose or other endocrine responses. The researchers conducted a "systematic ...
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