Diabetes was the eighth-leading cause of death in the United States in 2021, and while the cure doesn’t come in a magic pill, lifestyle changes can make the disease manageable. Statistics show the highest percentage of adult Americans dealing with the disease are of Native Americans/Alaskan Native ethnicity, followed by non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, Asian American,…
The latest celebrity weight-loss drug to be given the nod in Hong Kong will be available in December, but experts cautioned against using it for cosmetic purposes without a doctor’s prescription. US drug giant Eli Lilly announced last month that Mounjaro, for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes, had been approved by the Department of…
The latest celebrity weight-loss drug to be given the nod in Hong Kong will be available in December, but experts cautioned against using it for cosmetic purposes without a doctor’s prescription. US drug giant Eli Lilly announced last month that Mounjaro, for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes, had been approved by the Department of…
When a baby takes their first step, we celebrate with halwa. If they’re a bit cranky, we reach for candy to calm them. And when we’re enjoying some chocolate, we follow the “sharing is caring” mantra. Pampering our children and marking their little milestones with sweets comes naturally to us. But as much as we…
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Diabetes is the fourth highest cause of death in Brunei after cancer, heart disease and cerebrovascular disease, said Acting Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health (MoH) Dr Rafidah Gharif. She said this as the guest of honour during the World Diabetes Day 2024 event at The Mall in Gadong…
Lifestyle management in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) needs to reduce weight stigma, because for some people living with it, overly focusing on weight loss can negatively impact their mental health and wellbeing, a Monash University-led systematic review has found. Published in Obesity Reviews, the research review found weight stigma was a barrier to women seeking treatment…
Gastroenterology specialists may possess suboptimal skills and confidence in diagnosing primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in a timely fashion and separately from other hepatic conditions, according to data from a new qualitative study. New research presented at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) 2024 Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia, PA, this week showed both gastroenterologists and relevant…
OKLAHOMA CITY (KAUZ) – November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust‘s Shape Your Future initiative is encouraging Oklahomans to make healthy choices to mitigate diabetes’ impact in the state. According to Shape Your Future, diabetes-related medical expenses cost the state of Oklahoma around $2 billion annually. “Preventing Type 2…
Madurai: The prevalence of stroke is increasing among young populations, suitable lifestyle modifications and keeping hypertension and diabetes in control can prevent occurrence, said doctors on World Stroke Day on Tuesday.At Govt Rajaji Hospital in Madurai, an awareness programme for the public on stroke, its prevention and treatment was conducted, presided over by dean L…
Changes in scores for children and parents Across all measures, parents’ and children’s scores changed from the 2019 baseline to 2020 follow-up. Statistically significant changes are shown in the figures, and corresponding effect sizes are shown in Tables 3 and 4. Table 3 The Cohen’s d for the repeated measures t-tests Table 4 The Cohen’s d…