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No Added Benefit From Time-Restricted Eating for Fatty Liver Disease
Compared with reducing calorie consumption, there was no extra benefit from eating during limited window of time, according to a new study… Read More “No Added Benefit From Time-Restricted Eating for Fatty Liver Disease”
Metformin Linked to Lower Risk for Osteoarthritis
Compared with people who took a sulfonylurea for type 2 diabetes, those who took metformin were less likely to develop arthritis, a new study shows… Read More “Metformin Linked to Lower Risk for Osteoarthritis”
Dimming Lights Before Bed May Reduce Gestational Diabetes Risk
A new study shows that pregnant women with greater light exposure before bedtime were more likely to develop gestational diabetes… Read More “Dimming Lights Before Bed May Reduce Gestational Diabetes Risk”
Caffeine May Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk
People with higher blood caffeine levels may be less likely to develop type 2 diabetes or have higher body fat levels, a new study shows… Read More “Caffeine May Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk”
Medtronic MiniMed 780G Hybrid Closed-Loop System to Launch in United States
The company’s latest insulin pump features new meal detection technology and can correct blood glucose levels every five minutes… Read More “Medtronic MiniMed 780G Hybrid Closed-Loop System to Launch in United States”
Not All Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Certain categories of highly processed foods were linked to a higher diabetes risk, while others were not, according to a new study… Read More “Not All Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Type 2 Diabetes Risk”
Yoga Reduces Frailty, May Increase Longevity in Older Adults
A new analysis shows that yoga may improve walking speed and leg strength, among other predictors of longevity… Read More “Yoga Reduces Frailty, May Increase Longevity in Older Adults”
Statins Linked to Higher Diabetes Risk Regardless of Dose, Initial Glucose Status
A new analysis shows that anyone who takes statins may be at higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes… Read More “Statins Linked to Higher Diabetes Risk Regardless of Dose, Initial Glucose Status”
Report Points to ‘Massive’ Need to Reduce Sodium Intake Worldwide
Countries need to redouble efforts to reduce sodium consumption to reduce illness and death, according to a new report… Read More “Report Points to ‘Massive’ Need to Reduce Sodium Intake Worldwide”