Results from a recent population-based cohort study have indicated that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) may increase the risk of developing neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) in patients with diabetes.1 GLP-1 RAs are one of the most beneficial treatments for type 2 diabetes; it increases glucose transporter expression in pancreatic cells, which facilitate glucose … Read more
Archyde Glp-1 Diabetes Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of Macular Degeneration in New Study A Recent Observational Study Has Uncovered a Low But Noticeable Increase In The risk Of Age-Related Eye Disease, Specifically Neovascular Age-Related macular Degeneration (Namd), Among People With Diabetes Who Are using Glp-1 Drugs. This Finding Adds To Existing Concerns About The … Read more
Pregnant women are more often uninsured and have worse access to routine medical care in states that ban (or restrict) abortion care, according to a new study appearing in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier, from researchers at Harvard Medical School, the City University of New York’s Hunter College, and other institutions. … Read more
What is the best diet to reduce heart disease and risk of diabetes? Research suggests that a back-to-basics approach may be the key to overcoming the fad diet trend. Study: The impact of dietary interventions on cardiometabolic health. Image credit: New Africa/Shutterstock.com A recent paper published in the journal Cardiovascular Diabetology reviews dietary interventions for cardiometabolic health. An … Read more
What is the simple secret to living longer and reducing your risks for heart disease, diabetes, and cancer? Mixing up your daily fruits, veggies, and teas suggests an extensive study. Study: High diversity of dietary flavonoid intake is associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality and major chronic diseases. Image credit: marilyn barbone/Shutterstock.com A recent study published … Read more
Over 500 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes-a disease that contributes to major complications such as stroke, kidney failure, cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease. At the heart of this condition lies the dysfunction of pancreatic islets, the mini-organs called organoids responsible for regulating blood sugar, in both autoimmune type 1 diabetes and stress-induced type 2 diabetes. … Read more
Yogesh Tyagi from Ghaziabad underwent weight loss surgery to address sleep apnea and other health problems related to obesity. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, robotic, bariatric and laparoscopic surgeon, Dr Ashish Gautam discussed Yogesh’s 82 kg weight loss following robotic bariatric surgery, which helped him combat multiple obesity-related health issues, including diabetes and hypertension. … Read more
Micah T. Prochaska, MD, MSc | Image Credit: University of Chicago School of Medicine A recent secondary analysis of data from the Myocardial Ischemia and Transfusion (MINT) trial has found no difference in quality of life (QOL) outcomes between liberal versus restrictive transfusion strategies in patients with myocardial infarction (MI) and anemia.1 Thanks to advances … Read more
Heart disease and type 2 diabetes rank among the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, and eating a healthy diet rich in plant-based foods can help to prevent or delay both of these conditions. New research suggests that a particular component of plant-based foods, known as phytosterol, could be instrumental in … Read more
A recent study published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia unveiled findings about the impact of prolonged sitting on brain health, even among individuals who maintain regular physical activity. The research indicates that extended periods of sedentary behavior can lead to brain volume shrinkage and cognitive problems, particularly affecting memory and decision-making areas of … Read more