Diabetes
Protein supplement helps control Type 2 diabetes
Drinking a small amount of whey protein before meals has been shown to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugars.
May 27, 2022
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Health
Grapes increase gut biome diversity and lower cholesterol
A team of researchers at the University of California's, David Geffen School of Medicine, has found evidence showing that eating grapes can increase gut biome diversity and also lower cholesterol levels in the blood. In their ...
Health
More than half of young U.S. adults have a chronic health condition
Obesity, depression, high blood pressure, asthma: These are just a few of the chronic health conditions that are now affecting almost 40 million Americans between the ages 18 and 34, new federal data shows.
Jul 28, 2022
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Diabetes
Novel ways to measure glucose levels without drawing blood
A recent study affiliated with UNIST has reported a new route for measuring blood sugar levels (BGLs) without drawing blood. This is a revolutionary, non-invasive technique for testing blood glucose levels, using electromagnetic ...
Nov 23, 2022
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Immunology
Metabolomic study links inhaled cortical steroid treatment for asthma to adrenal suppression
Inhaled cortical steroids (ICS) can help patients manage asthma symptoms, and recent updates to asthma treatment guidelines have expanded recommended, low-dose treatment. But concerns persist that ICS may reduce production ...
Mar 21, 2022
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Medical research
Preclinical research suggests anti-cancer effect of keto diet
It's well known that keeping blood glucose levels in check can help individuals avoid or manage diabetes, but new research led by biologists at The University of Texas at Dallas suggests that restricting blood glucose levels ...
Aug 13, 2019
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Health
Poor quality of sleep and falling asleep later are associated with poorer control of blood sugar after meals
A new study published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes) finds that later bedtime routines and poor quality of sleep are associated with higher blood glucose levels and poorer ...
Nov 30, 2021
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Medical research
Team identifies a protein that helps regulate blood glucose and lipids
Insulin, a hormone essential for regulating blood sugar and lipids, is normally produced by pancreatic β cells. In many people with diabetes, however, pancreatic cells are not (or no longer) functional, causing a chronic ...
Oct 17, 2019
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Medical research
Trial drug can significantly block early stages of COVID-19 in engineered human tissues
An international team led by University of British Columbia researcher Dr. Josef Penninger has found a trial drug that effectively blocks the cellular door SARS-CoV-2 uses to infect its hosts.
Apr 2, 2020
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Surgery
General anaesthesia impacts brain functioning less than other patient risk factors, data spanning 12 years suggests
After surgery under general anaesthesia, older patients often experience a decline in cognitive function that can last for months or even years. This worsening brain function has been linked to deep anaesthesia during surgery.
Dec 18, 2021
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