Tinajero MG, Malik VS. An update on the epidemiology of type 2 diabetes: A global perspective. Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am. 2021;50(3):337–55.
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Study highlights limitations of current cardiac screening tools
Current cardiac screening tools used to prevent heart attacks fail to identify nearly half of the people who are actually at risk of having one, according to a new study led by Mount Sinai researchers. The results, published in a…
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Brain circuit identified as key to repetitive and compulsive behaviors in mice
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified a brain circuit that can drive repetitive and compulsive behaviors in mice, even when natural rewards such as food or social contact are available. The study has been…
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GLP-1 RA Use Associated with Lower 5-Year Mortality in Colon Cancer | Targeted Oncology
Use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), commonly used for treatment and management of type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity, was associated with reduced odds of 5-year mortality in patients with colon cancer in a study…
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Promising long-term vaccine for Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever developed
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is one of the world’s most dangerous yet overlooked infectious diseases. Spread by ticks and livestock, the virus causes sudden fever, organ failure, and internal bleeding, killing up to 40% of…
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Spatial bayesian modeling of diabetes mellitus (DM) risk in the United States | BMC Public Health
Galicia-garcia U, Benito-vicente A, Jebari S, Larrea-sebal A. Pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Int J Mol Sci Rev. 2020;21(6275):1–34.
Thomas RL, Halim S, Gurudas S, Sivaprasad S,…
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Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) infection and risk of Alzheimer’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis | BMC Neurology
Global regional, national burden of neurological disorders. 1990–2016: a systematic analysis for the global burden of disease study 2016. Lancet Neurol. 2019;18(5):459–80.
Yao K, Crawford JR,…
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UK study finds healthy diet, exercise key to fighting harmful belly fat
Diet and exercise are the two main most effective ways to fight and reduce…
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Hepatologist says ‘Drink coffee first thing in the morning, even on an empty stomach…’; debunks 5 myths about coffee
Do you worry about drinking coffee on an empty stomach? You’re not alone – it’s one of the most persistent beliefs in the wellness world, with many convinced it triggers acidity, disrupts hormones, or harms gut health. But in a post that…
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