A new global analysis of the dietary habits of children and adolescents from 185 countries revealed that youth, on average, consumed nearly 23% more sugar-sweetened beverages in 2018 than they did in 1990. Overall, intakes ...
Aug 7, 2024
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Having higher than usual blood sugar levels at the time of hospital admission for an ischemic stroke significantly increases the risk of a poor functional prognosis or death within three months of the stroke. This is the ...
Aug 7, 2024
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City-level excise taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are associated with lower body mass index (BMI) among youths, according to a study published online July 31 in JAMA Network Open.
Aug 6, 2024
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In a first-of-its-kind study, a cohort of researchers, led by the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, evaluated the effects of state-level insulin out-of-pocket costs across states and payers and over time.
Aug 5, 2024
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If you spend any time looking at diet and lifestyle content on social media, you may well have encountered a variety of weight loss "hacks."
Aug 5, 2024
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If you enjoy a bowl of plain yogurt in the morning, adding a spoonful of honey is a delicious way to sweeten your favorite breakfast food. It also supports the probiotic cultures in the popular fermented dairy product, according ...
Aug 5, 2024
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Whether in the grocery aisle, at the pharmacy, or at a dispensary, little gummy treats containing vitamins, supplements, or THC have become ubiquitous. But do the benefits of gummies (and closely-related chewies) outweigh ...
Jul 26, 2024
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Abbott is warning that sensors on some of its blood sugar monitoring systems may need to be replaced to prevent inaccurate readings.
Jul 25, 2024
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A case definition of market-driven epidemics (MDEs) could help address critical barriers to timely, effective prevention and mitigation, according to a study published this week in PLOS Global Public Health by Jonathan Quick ...
Jul 25, 2024
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Current medical guidelines recommend that people in a preliminary stage of type 2 diabetes lose at least 7% of their body weight in order to prevent manifest diabetes. In an article in Nature Reviews Endocrinology, diabetes ...
Jul 24, 2024
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