Diabetes and Arthritis: Decoding the Link
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission.By Sara Lyle Close to 30% of adults with diabetes also have arthritis. Here are some strategies – including medication and lifestyle…
Adolescent males with anorexia nervosa have higher mortality rates
Anorexia nervosa affects males as well as females, and affected males have a sixfold higher mortality rate than males in the general population. A new article published in CMAJ (Canadian…
NIH-funded research enhances genetic testing for health equity
To prevent an emerging genomic technology from contributing to health disparities, a scientific team funded by the National Institutes of Health has devised new ways to improve a genetic testing…
Study highlights health care disparities for Nunavik Inuit inhabitants with lung cancer
People living in the Inuit region of Nunavik in northern Quebec die earlier after a diagnosis of lung cancer than Montreal residents receiving treatment at the same cancer centre, according…
Novel genetic associations with anxiety unveiled in comprehensive study of over 1.2 million people
The genetic basis of anxiety disorders, identify genetic loci, and calculate polygenic risk scores for anxiety.
Are avocados good for your heart health?
The effects of avocado intake on cardiometabolic risk factors.
Missing gut microbes after antibiotics and a high-fat diet may be to blame for sugar-free candy and gum giving you gas
A recent Cell study showed how a high-fat diet and antibiotic exposure could trigger sorbitol intolerance by depleting Clostridia from the gut microbiota.
Increased risk of autoimmune disease after Cushing’s disease remission
A study of more than 250 persons undergoing surgical therapy for Cushing's disease (CD) or nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas (NFPAs) found that patients who achieved remission of CD were more likely…
The rising distress among Latinos in the U.S. amidst deportation fears
Changes to the social and political landscape between 2011-2018, with dramatic events such as DACA rule changes, new presidential leadership, immigration bills and more, have left one major threat looming-;…
Sleep-circadian disturbances can trigger or worsen a range of psychiatric disorders
Problems with our sleep and internal body clock can trigger or worsen a range of psychiatric disorders, according to a new review of recent research evidence.