The New Findings

A large international study found that people with obesity have a significantly increased risk of serious infections, especially those resulting in hospitalization or death, compared with people of healthy weight. The research included … [Read More]

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The Main Point

New research supports the idea that continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can improve how blood sugar is managed during pregnancy for people with diabetes or those who develop diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes). CGM … [Read More]

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What the Study Found – Where you live matters if you have diabetes

A recent report highlights evidence that accountable care organizations (ACOs) — groups of healthcare providers that share responsibility for the quality of medical … [Read More]

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The New Findings

A recent analysis from the long-running Northern Manhattan Study (NOMAS) found that people who consume multiple diet sodas — beverages sweetened with artificial sweeteners — may have a higher risk of developing dementia … [Read More]

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The Issue

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more common in healthcare, it is increasingly used to support diagnosis, risk prediction, and treatment decisions. When an AI system contributes to a clinical error or patient harm, it … [Read More]

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What the Study Found

A recent UK study showed that adults with diabetes can be grouped into distinct subtypes — and these subgroups have different risks for complications. Researchers analyzed data from a large group of … [Read More]

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What the Gut Microbiome Is

The gut microbiome is the community of trillions of microbes — including bacteria, fungi, and other organisms — that live in the human digestive tract. Each person’s microbiome is shaped by … [Read More]

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Summary of the Findings

New research suggests that people who eat higher amounts of food preservative additives — chemicals added to processed foods to extend shelf life — may have a greater risk of developing cancer … [Read More]

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What the Study Found

A new study from the UK has shown that routine screening for type 1 diabetes (T1D) in children is feasible and could help doctors catch the disease before symptoms appear, rather than … [Read More]

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The Main Idea

Doctors have long looked at fingernails not just for toxicology tests but also because their appearance can reflect aspects of a person’s diet and lifestyle. Research suggests that the mineral makeup and visible … [Read More]

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