Having lower cholesterol levels may help protect against dementia, according to a large-scale international study led by the University of Bristol. The research, involving data from more than one million participants, found that people with genetic traits that naturally reduce cholesterol are less likely to develop dementia. The work was led by Dr. Liv Tybjærg […]
Researchers have found in a new study that neck circumference is significantly associated with components of metabolic syndrome and offers a simple, low-cost, and effective method for screening metabolic risk, particularly useful in resource-limited settings. The study, published in Cureus, evaluated the relationship between neck circumference and various metabolic risk factors, including waist circumference, blood […]
USA: Women who experience eclampsia during pregnancy face a markedly higher risk of being readmitted for cardiovascular disease (CVD) within the first year after delivery, a new large-scale study has revealed. The findings emphasize the urgent need for closer cardiovascular monitoring and early follow-up care in this high-risk group. Published in the European Heart […]
Researchers found that greater triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, a marker of insulin resistance, is highly associated with greater risk of gout development in the general population. The study, analyzing data from over 300,000 South Korean adults for 17 years, found that greater TyG index levels are a powerful predictor of gout development. The study was published […]
Older people with diabetes who do not keep blood sugar levels low are three times more likely to develop eye disease compared to counterparts who have reduced blood sugar levels, suggests a new study by a UCL team. The study, published in the journal BMJ Open, looked at survey data for 5,600 people aged 52 […]
In a 52-week trial of patients with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) receiving standard background therapy, telitacicept produced a higher clinical response rate compared with placebo. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, evaluated the efficacy and safety of telitacicept, a dual B-cell activating factor (BAFF) and APRIL inhibitor. Patients treated with […]
From counting sheep to trying white noise or using weighted blankets, people have explored countless ways to improve their sleep. Poor sleep, however, continues to take a serious toll, influencing heart and metabolic health, memory, learning, productivity, emotional balance, and even relationships. Now, scientists say one surprisingly effective aid for better sleep might already be […]
Older adults who have serious illness before undergoing elective surgery had hospital stays twice as long as similarly aged counterparts; were twice as likely to return to the hospital or the emergency department; and had almost double the yearly costs of health care, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College […]
USA: A new study published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society suggests that optical coherence tomography (OCT), a non-invasive eye imaging technique, could help predict both the presence and severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The research, led by Dr. Maide Gözde İnam from the Department of Ophthalmology, Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute, […]
Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder and is one of the leading chronic diseases worldwide. It is widely known for its impact on blood sugar levels and conditions related to the cardiovascular system, kidneys, eyes, and nerves. One of its most common and crippling complications is diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), which is characterized by […]