Type 2 diabetes in kids spiked during COVID pandemic

Researchers report a jump in rates of type 2 diabetes among kids during COVID. A shutdown of school activities and sports may help explain why.

Kim Polyniak-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Aug. 23, 2022 ~7 min

Two surprising reasons behind the obesity epidemic: Too much salt, not enough water

Studies show that most people who are overweight or obese are also chronically dehydrated.

Richard Johnson, Professor of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
Aug. 22, 2022 ~9 min


More dogs are diagnosed with diabetes in winter

Diabetes diagnoses in dogs are more common in colder areas of the United States and during the winter, researchers report.

Katherine Unger Baillie-Penn • futurity
Aug. 17, 2022 ~6 min

Root extract may treat type 2 diabetes

An extract from the Rhodiola rosea plant shows promise as a safe and effective alternative to drug therapy to manage type 2 diabetes, researchers say.

Pat Harriman-UC Irvine • futurity
Aug. 16, 2022 ~5 min

Design prevents buildup of scar tissue around medical implants

A new device, which doesn’t rely on immunosuppressing drugs, may assist efforts to develop an artificial pancreas to treat diabetes.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Aug. 5, 2022 ~8 min

Kids with obesity often get too few (or too many) tests

Many kids diagnosed with obesity either don't receive recommended tests for related conditions or receive unnecessary ones, both of which can be harmful.

Fred Mamoun-Yale • futurity
Aug. 4, 2022 ~5 min

Pregnant women with IBD face increased birth risks

Pregnant women with IBD and their babies have a greater risk of gestational diabetes, hypertensive complications, preterm delivery, and fetal death.

Eric Maze-Missouri • futurity
Aug. 4, 2022 ~4 min

Cost of insulin in US is ‘catastrophic’ for many

Many people with diabetes in the US spend at least 40% of their postsubsistence income—what is available after paying for food and housing—on insulin.

Fred Mamoun-Yale • futurity
July 20, 2022 ~8 min


Keto or Mediterranean diet? Trial finds slight winner

People in a recent trial ate keto or Mediterranean diets, then swapped. The findings indicate which diet is more doable and beneficial for health.

Liz Goodfellow-Futurity • futurity
July 20, 2022 ~10 min

7% of American adults have good cardiometabolic health

Less than 7% of the adult population of the United States has good cardiometabolic health, report researchers.

Lisa LaPoint-Tufts • futurity
July 5, 2022 ~6 min

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