Majority of diabetic young adults unaware of condition, says study

According to a study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, most young individuals with diabetes are not aware that they have the condition, which poses a serious risk to their health. From 2000 to 2023, researchers from the University of Washington School of Medicine’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) examined the diabetes…

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Surgery outperforms antibiotics in chronic sinusitis treatment, study finds

According to a significant scientific investigation, surgery may be a more effective treatment for persistent sinus disease than antibiotics. Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), often known as sinusitis, is characterized by blocked and runny noses, loss of smell, facial pain, fatigue, and exacerbation of respiratory conditions including asthma. Though it might linger for months or even years,…

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Experts say 7,000 steps are enough to stay healthy

A large international study has identified 7,000 steps a day as a powerful and achievable target for improving health and preventing chronic illnesses. Drawing from a comprehensive review of 57 studies involving over 160,000 adults, researchers found that this lower-than-expected step count delivers impressive health benefits. Participants who consistently walked around 7,000 steps daily showed…

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Larazotide targets intestinal barrier, offers hope for kids with covid-linked inflammatory syndrome

A medicine meant to treat coeliac disease, an autoimmune ailment mostly affecting the small intestine, has showed potential for infants suffering from severe post-Covid syndrome, according to a small research. Covid infection, albeit uncommon in children, causes multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C), a dangerous illness characterized by high fevers, gastrointestinal symptoms, and potentially fatal heart damage….

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