JULY 21, 2024 by Ziyad Al-Aly, The Conversation Credit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsSince 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in...
Perspective > Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Elizabeth Selvin, PhD, MPH DISCLOSURES March 20, 2024 Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) has revolutionized diabetes care, especially for patients with type 1 diabetes. CGM is also increasingly being used for patients with type 2 diabetes as well as managing diabetes during pregnancy. As the adoption of this technology grows,...
By Marzia KhanReviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc. Biological functions of cortisolEffects of cortisol on different systemsCortisol imbalance and health issuesManaging cortisol levelsConclusionReferencesFurther reading Cortisol is commonly known as the body’s stress hormone and has a range of effects on various functions within the body. Image Credit: GoodStudio/Shutterstock.com This glucocorticoid is a steroid hormone that is...
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY NEWS Ever wished there was a magic potion that could boost your energy, help you age gracefully, and boost your cognitive function? While it’s true that the fountain of youth is still undiscovered, NAD comes pretty close. This powerhouse molecule plays a vital role in many bodily functions. Research suggests NAD might...
JULY 12, 2024 by Lori Solomon The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Arcutis Biotherapeutics’ Zoryve (roflumilast) cream, 0.15%, for the treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis in adult and pediatric patients (ages 6 years and older). Zoryve is a once-daily, steroid-free cream that the company says will be available at the end of July....
JULY 12, 2024 by Xia & He Publishing Inc. Graphical abstract. Credit: Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology (2024). DOI: 10.14218/JCTH.2023.00519Cholestatic liver diseases (CLDs) are a group of disorders characterized by the impairment of bile formation, secretion, or excretion. This impairment leads to bile acid accumulation in the liver, causing liver biochemical abnormalities and histological...
July 11, 2024 By Nicholas Florko Photography by Anthony Tieuli for STAT Art direction by Alissa Ambrose An assortment of meals from Homestyle Direct WASHINGTON — They’re marketed as healthy, “dietitian-approved” meals and delivered directly to the homes of people seriously ill from cancer, diabetes, or heart disease: a Jimmy Dean frozen sausage breakfast sandwich,...
12 July 2024 Wealthy nations are purchasing vaccines against H5N1 influenza and boosting surveillance, but there are concerns that low-income countries will be left behind. By Smriti Mallapaty Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in 145 cattle herd in the United States. Credit: Matthew Ludak for The Washington Post via Getty As cases of...
By Paul RiddenJuly 10, 2024 Samsung jumps into the health-tracking ring arena with the official launch of the Galaxy RingSamsung Samsung has finally pulled back the official curtain on possibly its worst kept secret – the Galaxy Ring health tracker. Though there have been a number of similar wearables available from smaller companies for a...
By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D.Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc. Vitamin D3 is associated with multiple functions, including bone mineralization, regulation of cell growth, and immune and neuromuscular functions. The current article focuses on the role of vitamin D in hormonal balance and how it influences the development of many health issues, including infertility. Image Credit:...
