How accurate are continuous glucose monitors? A study puts them to the test
Continuous glucose monitors consistently overestimate fasting and post-meal blood glucose levels compared to capillary blood glucose measurements.
Continuous glucose monitors consistently overestimate fasting and post-meal blood glucose levels compared to capillary blood glucose measurements.
Gut microbes that were thought to feed exclusively on dietary fiber also get fed sugar from our guts, from which they produce short-chain fatty acids that are crucial to many…
Tulane University researchers have developed a CRISPR-based test that diagnoses Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) - a life-threatening fungal infection primarily affecting children and immunocompromised patients - more quickly and less…
A new study finds that 9.4% of edible plants worldwide are contaminated with Blastocystis spp., highlighting food safety concerns and the need for improved agricultural hygiene.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) serves as an important source of funding for clinical trials in children, especially for diseases, such as cancer, that are not as highly prioritized…
Breastfeeding can be a challenge for many new moms, regardless of where they live. However, a new study from the University of Missouri highlights a unique struggle faced by mothers…
Researchers found that perceived—but not objective—neighborhood walkability is linked to lower cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, while food environment showed no significant impact after adjustments.
A new research paper was published in Oncotarget, Volume 16, on February 28, 2025, titled "Effect of TIMPs and their minimally engineered variants in blocking invasion and migration of brain…
LabVantage Solutions, Inc., the leading provider of laboratory informatics solutions and services, today announced the release of LabVantage 8.9, the latest iteration of its flagship laboratory information management system (LIMS), to…
Customized 3D-printed medical implants are becoming more common, and a new study has taken this technology to the next level.