Atherosclerosis intervention in adolescence
Atherosclerosis may be stopped if lipid screening and dyslipidemia intervention begin in adolescence Consistently elevated lipids and dyslipidemia in early life were associated with worsening...
Diabetes
Addressing the growing diabetes epidemic, we delve into diverse topics such as the role of avocados in diabetes management, genetic insights into type 1 diabetes, and the link between obesity and mental disorders. It highlights innovative treatments, like those derived from frogs for type 2 diabetes, and explores the impact of conditions like arterial stiffness on metabolic syndrome in adolescents. The section also discusses ‘activity snacking’ for type 1 diabetes management and broader health policy issues, reflecting the complex nature of diabetes as a global health challenge.
Sub-Saharan Africa: New project set to develop diagnostics
Researchers from the University of Glasgow are leading a new international project which aims to provide Sub-Saharan Africa with portable, reliable and affordable methods to...
3D bandage treatment could revolutionise diabetes treatment
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have designed a new bandage treatment, known as a scaffold, to treat diabetic foot ulcers, which is cost-effective while improving...
Positive impact of Flash glucose monitoring
New study reveals positive impacts of Flash glucose monitoring on blood sugar and quality of life Researchers compared finger prick testing to Flash glucose monitoring...
How COVID-19 damages heart DNA
Study reveals how COVID-19 damages heart DNA: University of Queensland researchers have discovered how COVID-19 damages the heart, opening the door to future treatments. This...
Test to help patients manage long COVID at home
A test to help patients manage long COVID at home has been developed. The adapted Autonomic Profile (aAP) test can be done by anyone with...
Are you an active couch potato?
‘Active couch potato’ - how sitting all day can erase a workout. New Finnish research published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise suggests...
Night owl sleep pattern puts you at risk
Are you an early bird or a night owl? Our activity patterns and sleep cycles could influence our risk of diseases, such as type 2...
Autoimmune disorders increase risk of cardiovascular disease
Autoimmune disorders are associated with a substantially higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease than individuals without autoimmune disease, according to a new, large epidemiological study....
Clinical trial offers more than a glimpse into eye treatments
Clinical trial offers more than a glimpse into eye treatments: A new clinical trial researching treatment for patients with sight loss as a result of...
