Diabetes
Could acupuncture help ward off diabetes?
It's been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of illnesses—and now acupuncture could also help fight one of the 21st century's biggest health challenges.
Aug 2, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
The secret's in the spikes: Exploring omicron's ability to escape antibodies
Virologists thought they had seen the worst of SARS-CoV-2's variants when delta emerged in the spring of 2021, but by fall a new one was in circulation with a slew of spike protein mutations that took the scientific community ...
Medical research
Study reveals biology of leptin, the hunger hormone
In a new study, Yale researchers offer insight into leptin, a hormone that plays a key role in appetite, overeating, and obesity. Their findings advance knowledge about leptin and weight gain, and also suggest a potential ...
Jun 18, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
In recovering COVID-19 patients, antibodies fade quickly
In the absence of approved, effective treatments for COVID-19, some hospitals have been treating patients with severe COVID symptoms with blood plasma from recovering patients. The blood of recovered patients contains antibodies ...
Oct 16, 2020
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Diabetes
Study supports lower cut-off point for defining prediabetes
The health risks and mortality associated with prediabetes seem to increase at the lower cut-off point for blood sugar levels recommended by some guidelines, finds a large study published in The BMJ today.
Nov 23, 2016
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Medical research
New therapy shows promise in future treatment of multiple myeloma
A preclinical study has found multiple myeloma is highly sensitive to a newly developed experimental therapy, according to research published today by Peter Mac scientists.
May 21, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Research suggests common blood cancer could be prevented before it develops
Researchers from the University of Birmingham and hospitals across the West Midlands have revealed how a common symptomless condition can develop into the blood cancer myeloma.
Jul 11, 2016
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Diabetes
Maternal hyperglycemia not linked to obesity in offspring
(HealthDay)—Maternal hyperglycemia seems not to be a risk factor for obesity in offspring aged 5 to 7 years after adjustment for maternal body mass index (BMI), according to a study published online June 19 in Diabetes ...
Jun 29, 2015
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Diabetes
Nocturnal hypoglycemia linked to reduced awakening response
(HealthDay)—Nocturnal hypoglycemia is associated with reduced awakening response, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in Diabetes Care.
Oct 1, 2015
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Medications
Study shows postbiotic Urolithin A improves muscle strength and exercise performance in middle aged adults
Age-associated muscle decline can start as early as 40 years old and there are currently no effective interventions to counteract it other than exercise. A new milestone study published today in Cell Reports Medicine showed ...
May 17, 2022
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