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Depression and diabetes appear to be associated with a significantly increased risk of death from heart disease and risk of death from all causes over a six-year period for women….
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Many people have multiple common chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, complicating healthcare needs….
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LX4211 rapidly lowered blood sugar and increased GLP-1 and PYY, mediators of glycemic and appetite control….
Read More »Medications Comparison for Heart Failure Finds Difference in Risk of Death
In a comparison of the angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) candesartan and losartan, used by patients with heart failure, candesartan was associated with a lower risk of death at 1 and 5 years….
Read More »Even Greater Risk of Nephropathy in Hypertensive Diabetes Reported
The lifetime risk of nephropathy among hypertensive patients with Type 2 diabetes may be greater than previously reported….
Read More »Including Proteinuria Can Improve Staging for Chronic Kidney Disease
Using proteinuria in combination with eGFR may reduce unnecessary referrals for care at the cost of not referring or delaying referral for some patients who go on to develop kidney failure, according to Canadian researchers….
Read More »Seniors’ Walking Speed May Predict Life Expectancy
Gait speed correlated with expected years of life remaining to people aged 65 years and older, with increased walking speed predicting longer life expectancy….
Read More »Birch Bark Ingredient Has Metabolic Benefits
In mice, a compound known as betulin lowered cholesterol, helped prevent diet-induced obesity and improved insulin sensitivity….
Read More »Vinegar Reduces Postprandial Glycemia
Vinegar, when taken regularly, can help manage diabetes, moderate food cravings and increase the body’s absorption of calcium resulting to healthier bones….
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