Longer sleep duration linked to diabetic kidney disease risk
People with type 2 diabetes who sleep longer may have an increased risk of developing or worsening existing diabetic kidney…
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Expert consensus statement outlines shared medical appointments to improve chronic disease care
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) has published an expert consensus statement identifying best practices for delivering lifestyle interventions…
Blood biomarkers help track gut pathology in celiac disease
Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system reacts adversely to gluten. Eating gluten causes inflammation in…
Hyponatremia risk varies among individual second-generation antipsychotic drugs
Antipsychotics are used to treat schizophrenia, along with bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder. However, these medications can be associated…
Major review links insomnia to increased risk of hospitalization and stroke
Share on Pinterest Is insomnia linked to a higher stroke and hospitalization risk? Guido Mieth/DigitalVision/Getty Images A new review examined…
Caffeine doses as low as 100 mg could reduce deep sleep quality
Share on Pinterest Low caffeine doses and consuming it in the morning may affect deep sleep, according to a new…
Restoring cellular recycling helps the body clear harmful zombie cells
As we grow older, our bodies accumulate “zombie cells”-living cells that have stopped dividing or functioning normally-but linger in our…
Walking remains highly beneficial for COPD patients in polluted environments
Regular walking reduces symptom flare ups for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, even if they live in an area…
Black people in Canada face higher risk of severe maternal morbidity
Black people in Canada have an increased risk of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) – serious complications that can occur during pregnancy,…
Existing drug could target neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s patients
Inflammatory conditions in the brain, including traumatic brain injury and degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s could be targeted with an existing…