Talk about a wake-up call — adults who sleep only three to five hours a night face a greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a new study found. “I generally recommend prioritizing sleep, although I understand it’s not always possible, especially as a parent of four teenagers,” said Christian Benedict, lead study researcher and … Read more
Mooove over, beef. Swapping meat for mycoprotein — a protein made from fungus, that’s found in Quorn-brand frozen products — could help lower bad cholesterol by 10%, results from a new four-week study show. Researchers compared the decrease to the benefits of switching to a Mediterranean diet, which favors whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, and … Read more
Smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar levels for medical purposes without piercing the skin could be dangerous and should be avoided, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Wednesday. The caution applies to any watch or ring, regardless of brand, that claims to measure blood glucose levels in a noninvasive way, the agency … Read more
It took a few months, but a Florida man finally found out what was bugging him. Jacksonville doctors removed 150 live bugs in the larva stage from the nose and sinuses of a cancer survivor earlier this month, First Coast News reports. The unidentified man had been feeling “off” since October, but it wasn’t until his face … Read more
Wanna turn back the hands of time? This diet may help. A study published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications found that a fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) can lower a person’s biological age by an average of 2½ years. The five-day FMD is rich in unsaturated fats and low in calories, protein, and carbohydrates — it’s … Read more
Life imitates art. Emmy winner Sarah Snook revealed that her co-star Brian Cox was subject to a “diabetic rage” while filming the hit HBO show “Succession.” “He has a habit of sometimes going into a false — or could it be real, who knows? — diabetic rage where he’ll go [growl] all of a sudden,” … Read more
Here’s the skinny on chubby baby boys. Most folks find chunky newborns plum adorable, owing to their squeezable cheeks, plump thighs and rightly rounded bellies. However, a January 2024 study from the University of South Australia has determined that male tots born to obese moms are likely to be overweight at birth, and are at high risk … Read more
Maybe it’s time to spice up your diet. A new study has suggested that cinnamon is linked to lower blood sugar in prediabetics whose blood sugar levels are higher than normal, putting them at an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes. Published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the research involved 18 participants who … Read more
Kimchi might be the secret to a smaller waistline. A new study submitted for review on BMJ Open found that the traditional Korean dish made of fermented vegetables, such as cabbage or radish, could help reduce fat in the stomach area — and potentially decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes. Babbage and radish are … Read more
Kelly Clarkson is feeling stronger about her health following her weight loss. The 41-year-old singer opened up about being diagnosed with pre-diabetes before losing some pounds. During an episode of her eponymous chat show the Kelly Clarkson Show on Monday, guest Kevin James gushed and told her she looked “great.” “Well, I was told I … Read more
Is it over for Ozempic? A new study shows that, in certain cases, about one in five patients are unable to keep off the weight they lost with help from the drug. A report published on Epic Research found that users of diabetes medications like Ozempic and Wegovy — which exploded in popularity by doubling … Read more
Ozempic, the diabetes drug currently enjoying widespread popularity as a weight loss aid and appetite supressant may also act as a preventive measure against certain kinds of cancer, new research finds. The trendy semaglutide injection, belonging to a class of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, was shown to reduce risks of liver cancer … Read more
Keith “Bang Bang” McCurdy is best known for tattooing the A-list – from Rihanna and Cara Delevingne to Justin Bieber and LeBron James. But he is now embarking on a quest to turn tattoos into medical diagnostic devices, using “Magic Ink” — a tattooing ink which can be turned on or off by being exposed … Read more
The United States of Weight-Loss Drugs. Drugs designed to treat diabetes have become one of the hottest and most controversial weight-loss crazes. Ozempic and Wegovy, a drug called semaglutide designed for people with Type 2 diabetes, helps the pancreas release the right amount of insulin when blood sugar levels are high. However, both have become widely used … Read more
Drugs designed to treat diabetes have become one of the hottest and most controversial weight loss crazes. But some people who hopped on the Ozempic train are starting to regret it, claiming they’ve gained back more weight than they lost when they stopped taking it. Ozempic and Wegovy, a drug called semaglutide designed for people with … Read more
Researchers have identified 15 lifestyle and health risk factors for a rare type of dementia that affects people younger than 65. Some 370,000 people develop young-onset dementia around the world each year, and now researchers from the University of Exeter in England and Maastricht University in the Netherlands say targeting these health and lifestyle traits … Read more
That’s a latte sugar! A Californian has gone viral for his festive Starbucks drink order, which critics are calling “diabetes in a cup” and “a very expensive McFlurry.” “My home girl just put me onto the greatest drink of all time u guys need to try asap,” Amit Kalra tweeted last week with a picture … Read more
Tis the season to be jabby — fa la la la la, la la la la. Wannabe svelte sirens are decking the halls ahead of Christmas. But rather than sprucing up their spaces with boughs of holly, they’re trimming their trees with semaglitude. “Ozempic tree, Ozempic tree, Oh how I’d love to lose 50 [pounds],” sang roommates … Read more
More than one-third of US adults has prediabetes, a serious condition that can lead to type 2 diabetes. And a whopping 80% of those people don’t even know they have prediabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But the CDC is pushing back on the rise in type 2 diabetes with a … Read more
Heading into the party season, partaking of too many holiday spirits can leave you with an unwelcome hangover — and can also wreak havoc on your gut health. “In addition to being a significant contributor to weight gain due to high-calorie density, alcohol can also reduce our ability to fight infections and increase the risk of developing … Read more