by Lori Solomon Increased glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) stability within patient-specific target ranges is associated with a lower risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD), according to a study published online Aug. 2 in JAMA Network Open. Patricia C. Underwood, Ph.D., from the William F. Connell School of Nursing at Boston College, and colleagues examined...
JULY 23, 2024 by UT Southwestern Medical Center Contribution of biological sex (XX vs XY) and sex hormones to the development of OA. Credit: Osteoarthritis and Cartilage (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2024.04.015Sex-specific differences in the knee joint should be considered as early as childhood to help prevent higher incidence and severity of knee osteoarthritis (OA) in women...
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:...
JULY 11, 2024 by University of British Columbia Credit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsAccording to current understanding, menstrual cramps only happen in cycles in which an egg is released, or an ovulatory cycle. But new research from the University of British Columbia (UBC) is challenging this notion. The findings, published in the Journal of Pain...
by Wiley Credit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsNew research indicates that individuals with persistent and worsening metabolic syndrome—which encompasses conditions such as high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, excess abdominal fat, and abnormal cholesterol—face an elevated risk of developing various types of cancer. The findings are published in a paper titled “The association of metabolic syndrome...
