A study was conducted to see how well new diabetes medications work. One hundred patients with type 2 diabetes were involved. The focus was on how these drugs affect two specific health markers. The first marker is the ratio of triglycerides to HDL cholesterol. The second is the triglyceride-glu
The United States has seen over 800 measles cases this year. The majority of these cases are in West Texas, where an outbreak has been ongoing since January. Most people who catch measles have not been vaccinated. However, a small number of cases, about 3%, are in people who have been fully vacci
COVID-19 has become a part of our lives, and its effects on health are still being uncovered. One big question is whether people who are more likely to get COVID-19 due to their genes also have a higher chance of heart problems. This is not about getting sick from the virus but about the genes that
Heart problems are a big deal worldwide, often sneaking up on people. Diet and exercise are key factors that can be changed to lower the risk. A recent study in Poland looked at folks who didn't have heart issues, diabetes, or kidney problems. They wanted to see how daily habits and choices affec
Vitamin D is famous for its role in keeping bones strong and immune systems running smoothly. But there is more to this vitamin than meets the eye. It turns out that vitamin D might also be a powerful ally in the fight against colorectal cancer. This is not just a hunch. A recent study has shed
The way people consume nicotine has changed a lot in recent years. This is especially true with the rise of e-cigarettes. To understand how these changes affect public health, it is important to look at how much nicotine people are getting from these devices. From 2013 to 2019, researchers tracked
In Texas, a measles outbreak has hit hard, infecting hundreds and sadly taking the lives of three individuals, including two young children. Amidst this crisis, a doctor named Ben Edwards found himself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Edwards was caught on video treating patients while sp
Red blood cells are usually kept between 2 and 6 degrees Celsius. This is the standard in Europe. But what if they get colder? Much colder. What if they get exposed to temperatures below zero? This is a real concern. Sometimes, blood cells get too cold, especially when they are being transported
Portable infusion pumps are a big deal in medical care. They help deliver medicines safely. But how accurate are they? This is what a recent study set out to find. It looked at four different pumps. Two were electronic. The other two were balloon-type pumps. The study tested these pumps in various
Walking can be tough for people with neurological issues. They might struggle with something called foot drop. This makes it hard to lift the front of the foot. It can mess with their thinking too. This is where Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) comes in. It's like a little zap that helps the
