Adopting multiple healthy habits can reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, yet new research reveals that managing body weight remains the key driver, especially across different ethnic groups. Study: Prospective association of a Lifestyle Risk Factor Index with type 2 diabetes in the Multiethnic Cohort. Image Credit: New Africa / Shutterstock In a recent study published…
New research is shedding light on the potential utility of mobile apps for improving medication adherence among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).1 The systematic review included 9 studies comprising 1023 participants at various stages of CKD management, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and post-kidney transplant. Results highlight statistically significant improvements in medication adherence with use…
High blood pressure affects one in three adults in the UK and is a leading cause of coronary heart disease and stroke. But, there are ways to manage and reduce the condition through your diet. Doctors often recommend eating less salt to help lower blood pressure, which also has links to chronic kidney disease, heart…
In this large prospective cohort study involving over 50,000 participants, we identified 15 plasma metabolites associated with lifestyle factors, the majority of which were lipids. Through enrichment analysis, we hypothesize that lifestyle factors may influence the linoleic acid metabolism pathway and the glycerolipid metabolism pathway, thereby affecting overall health. Subsequently, we employed accelerated failure time…
Kidney health is essential for overall well-being, and adopting healthy habits can prevent serious issues like chronic kidney disease or end-stage renal disease. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is an increasingly prevalent health issue in India, affecting nearly 1 in 10 adults, with hypertension and diabetes being the primary contributors, accounting for about 40% of cases.However,…