Vitamin D fails to prevent type 2 diabetes in high risk adults: BMJ Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 May 2022 5:15 AM GMTDaily vitamin D supplements do not seem to prevent the development of type 2 diabetes in people already at high risk of the condition, finds a trial...
Alarming rise found in esophageal cancer and Barrett's esophagus in middle-aged adults Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 May 2022 2:15 PM GMTBethesda, MD: Adults aged 45 to 64 experienced a nearly doubled rate of esophageal cancer and a 50 percent increase in the precancerous condition...
Reducing TV viewing to less than one hour a day could help prevent more than one in ten cases of CAD Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 May 2022 4:45 AM GMTWatching too much TV is associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease regardless of an individual's genetic makeup, say a team of...
FDA approves dupilumab as first Treatment for Eosinophilic Esophagitis Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli23 May 2022 3:45 AM GMTDupilumab (Dupixent, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) is first drug in the U.S. specifically indicated for the treatment of eosinophilic...
Once-weekly insulin icodec bests insulin degludec for HbA1c control in diabetics: ONWARDS 2 phase 3a trial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 May 2022 12:30 PM GMTOnce-weekly insulin icodec exhibited superior reduction of HbA1C to the tune of 0.22% compared with insulin degludec in people with type 2 diabetes...
Reduction of CV events by PCSK9 inhibitors and ezetimibe: Clinical practice guideline Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 May 2022 4:00 AM GMTAdditional cholesterol lowering drugs should be offered to patients with high levels of 'bad' (LDL) cholesterol (70 mg/dl or higher) who are also at...
Tailoring screening by race and ethnicity may catch diabetes cases earlier, improve health equity Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli12 May 2022 7:00 AM GMTDiabetes is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, affecting more than 34 million adults in the United States. Current United States Prevention...
Diets high in fiber associated with less antibiotic resistance in gut bacteria Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli11 May 2022 1:45 PM GMTHealthy adults who eat a diverse diet with at least 8-10 grams of soluble fiber a day have fewer antibiotic-resistant microbes in their guts,...
Obesity causes cancer and is major determinant of disability and death, warns new WHO report Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli11 May 2022 6:45 AM GMTAlmost two thirds of adults and 1 in 3 children in the WHO European Region are living with overweight or obesity, and these rates are still growing....
Poor sleep may undermine people's attempts to keep weight off Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 May 2022 2:00 PM GMTNew research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Maastricht, Netherlands (4-7 May), finds that not getting enough...
Journal Club - Vegan diets effective in weight loss lower blood sugar in adults Dr. Nandita Mohan9 May 2022 11:06 AM GMTaccording to a meta-analysis of 11 randomised trials, a 12-week vegan diet may result in clinically meaningful weight loss and improve blood sugar...
Vegan diet lowers blood sugar and weight in diabetes patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 May 2022 5:03 AM GMTA 12-week vegan diet may result in clinically meaningful weight loss and improve blood sugar control in overweight adults and those with type 2...
