Diabetes News for the Spanish Speaking Community
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/ultraprocessed-foods-tied-early-signs-parkinsons-2025a1000b5p
What the Study Looked AtA large study of nearly 43,000 adults found that eating lots of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) — such as hot dogs, chips, soda, and packaged snacks — may raise the risk of … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/more-us-patients-choose-talk-therapy-over-psychotropics-2025a1000ber
More People Picking Therapy Over PillsBetween 2018 and 2021, more adults in the U.S. started choosing psychotherapy (talk therapy) without medications to treat their mental health issues. At the same time, fewer people relied only … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/chewing-gum-contributes-microplastic-ingestion-2025a10007mu
Why Chewing Gum Might Be a ProblemChewing gum is popular around the world for freshening breath, helping oral health, and even delivering medicine. But many chewing gums — even “natural” ones — use plant-based or … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/your-gums-could-raise-your-stroke-risk-22-2025a10008a4
The Link Between Gum Disease and StrokeFrench researchers looked at multiple past studies to find out if gum disease (called periodontitis) is linked to a higher risk of stroke. They found that people with periodontitis … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/heat-may-worsen-mania-ease-depression-study-finds-2025a10006iw
Temperature and Mood SymptomsNew research reveals that changes in ambient temperature can significantly impact the symptoms of mood disorders. Specifically, each 1°C rise in daily mean temperature was linked to a 0.2% decrease in depressive … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/no-family-history-why-doctors-need-new-playbook-adopted-2025a10004k9
Challenges with Family History FormsAdopted adults often face a unique problem when visiting the doctor. Standard medical forms ask for a detailed family health history—a task that can be nearly impossible for someone who was … [Read More]
Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/molecule-help-retain-muscle-mass-during-weight-loss-2025a10002ox
The Role of BCL6 in Muscle MaintenanceB cell lymphoma 6 (BCL6), a protein primarily studied in immune cells, also plays a crucial role in maintaining muscle mass. Research has revealed that BCL6 is essential for sustaining … [Read More]
Original Article: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2829268
Understanding the GeriPACT ModelOlder veterans with complex health needs require specialized care. The Veterans Affairs (VA) health system introduced GeriPACT, a geriatrics-focused version of its traditional primary care model (PACT). GeriPACT teams are smaller and include … [Read More]
Original Article: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2025/01/02/bjsports-2024-108813.info
Why Physical Activity Matters for CancerCancer is a major cause of death worldwide, with around 10 million deaths annually. About 30–40% of cancers can be prevented by addressing lifestyle factors like smoking, poor diet, obesity, and … [Read More]
Original Article: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-024-09240-5
Addressing Unhealthy Alcohol UseUnhealthy alcohol use, such as binge drinking or alcohol use disorder (AUD), increases the risk of health problems like liver disease, heart disease, and cancer. Despite recommendations for routine screening and treatment, only … [Read More]
