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7 Dangerous H1N1 Warning Signs for People With Diabetes

Flu can begin suddenly. One moment you may feel fine, and the next you are dealing with fever, cough, body aches and extreme tiredness. For someone living with diabetes, however, the bigger concern may be what happens behind those familiar symptoms. Illness can make blood sugar harder to control, while…

MyLifeXP · Sep 3

From hunger to obesity: Developing world faces growing threat to child health

Childhood obesity is rapidly increasing in developing nations, creating a significant health challenge. This epidemic is now outpacing undernutrition in many populous countries. Processed foods and lack of awareness fuel this growing public health crisis. Experts warn of a future surge in non-communicable diseases due to this trend. Urgent action…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Diabetes can affect how your body reacts to exercise—a trainer explains how to adapt your workouts to manage blood sugar levels and work out safely

“There is no reason you can’t train the same as everyone else once you know how your body reacts,” says BetterMe’s Garett Reid

Fit & Well · Sep 2

A 14-Centimeter Pouch Left Over from the Womb Blocked His Bowel 67 Years Later

A 67-year-old man's bowel obstruction was traced back to a 14-centimeter embryonic pouch that had sat silently in his abdomen his entire life.

Medical Daily · Aug 31

Thalassemia Minor, Iron Levels, and Pregnancy: What Your Energy Deficit Is Actually Telling You

The Report Says Minor. Your Body Doesn't Always AgreeThalassemia minor means you inherited one defective beta-globin gene instead of two. You are a carrier. You do not have thalassemia major, and you will not develop it. What you do have is a permanent, mild reduction in hemoglobin, typically between 9…

Times Life · Aug 31

Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro wins FDA approval for a major new cardiovascular benefit

Eli Lilly's Mounjaro received FDA approval for reducing heart attack and stroke risks. This new indication expands its use beyond diabetes and weight management. The drug demonstrated an 8% greater reduction in cardiovascular events in a key study. Mounjaro's approval strengthens Eli Lilly's position in the GLP-1 medicine market. This…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

7 Mental Health Changes Women Should Watch After Diabetes

A diabetes diagnosis can change much more than a person's blood sugar routine. Suddenly, meals may need more planning, medicines may become part of everyday life and questions about the future can become difficult to ignore. For some women, this emotional burden can be especially challenging. Research has found an…

MyLifeXP · Aug 28

Roughly One in Four Bariatric Surgery Patients Regain a Quarter of the Weight They Lost After Two Years

New research finds that about one in four bariatric surgery patients regained at least a quarter of their lost weight more than two years later.

Medical Daily · Aug 27

No GLP-1 Is Approved for Addiction and the Trials That Could Change That Do Not Report Until 2027

GLP-1 drugs show real anti-craving signals, but no approval exists for addiction, and the decisive trial results are still years away.

Medical Daily · Aug 27

Medicare's $50 Weight Loss Discount Excludes Millions Whose Conditions the Drugs Are Actually Approved to Treat

Medicare's GLP-1 Bridge charges $50 a month, but a sleep apnea or diabetes diagnosis routes patients back to Part D copays of hundreds of dollars.

Medical Daily · Aug 26