A major study finds people with diabetes are at higher risk of infection, which can lead to hospitalization and death. The researchers argue that infection prevention and management should be embedded in diabetes guidelines to improve patient outcomes.
The Medicare $35 insulin out-of-pocket cap implemented in 2023 decreased and stabilized insulin out-of-pocket cost, increasing insulin use. This finding can inform policies to boost insulin access among users with high out-of-pocket cost.
Adults with both obesity and an autoimmune disease who took a GLP-1-based medication had fewer emergency department visits and lower mortality rates compared to those not taking the medication. The study analyzed data from over 26,000 adults treated in the OneFlorida+ network between 2014 and 2024.
New research links food insecurity to altered gut microbiomes in children, with potential implications for child health and development. The study found higher levels of certain bacteria, such as Sutterella, in children from food-insecure households.
A recent study assessed long-term trends in TORCH infections in a region of India with reliable data lacking. The researchers found that exposure to CMV remained constant, while immunity to rubella was consistently high. However, susceptibility to toxoplasmosis and other congenital infections persisted despite vaccination initiatives.
A new target for treating sleep apnea has been identified through a study in mice, showing that the farnesoid X receptor plays a central role in driving fatty plaque buildup during sleep apnea-like conditions. The study found that removing this receptor resulted in reduced fatty plaques and minimization of gut microbiome disruptions.
Researchers found that people living in areas with more vegetation had a wider microbial variety in their noses, correlating with better mental health scores. Time spent outside was also associated with a healthy nasal microbiome and lower depressive scores.
A new bipartisan report from Tulane University's State of the Nation Project analyzes 4,000 indicators to provide a long-term progress report for each state. The report finds significant regional divides, with Southern states ranking low on trust in institutions and Mountain states having high levels of trust but low personal well-being.
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University propose a compact X-ray telescope for mapping the entire Moon surface, overcoming technical challenges that have hindered previous missions. The team's simulations demonstrate feasibility and show that it could be done in two years with five key elements.