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New drug could prevent diabetes complications not fixed with blood sugar control, study hints An experimental drug compound could be a promising treatment for harmful diabetes complications, per a new study in lab mice and human cells.

This new drug might really change outcomes for people with diabetes.

New drug could prevent diabetes complications not fixed with blood sugar control, study hints | Live Science share.google/MMCa7pYhsx0w...

A goliath grouper with a diver swimming behind it, highlighting the massive size these fish can reach

When we think about fish large enough to attack people, sharks are usually what comes to mind. However, there is one fish in the ocean that even most sharks would choose to leave alone. And that is the goliath grouper, a fitting choice for #FishOfTheWeek
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Goodbye, finger pricks? Diabetes patients could monitor glucose with lightwaves. Future versions of the noninvasive prototype may be as small as a watch.

Looks like we may be getting a new way of testing Glucose Levels. Instead of stabbing our fingers for blood, we could be using light instead. Apparently they got a working model. Now they just need to shrink it down so that the average person can use it.

#Diabetes

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Can’t sleep? Try tai chi @bmj.com

Study finds the Chinese martial art could help with chronic insomnia.

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When Hospitals Ditch Medicare Advantage Plans, Thousands of Members Get To Leave, Too - KFF Health News Breakups between health providers and Advantage plans are increasingly common. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has allowed whole groups of patients to leave their plans.

Potential useful if your coverage is through an Insurance Company rather than directly from an HMO.

When Hospitals Ditch Medicare Advantage Plans, Thousands of Members Get To Leave, Too
By Susan Jaffe April 28, 2025

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#HealthInsurance

Study finds strongest evidence yet that shingles vaccine helps cut dementia risk Older adults in Wales who had the jab were 20% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia that those not vaccinated

Study in Nature shows older adults who had shingles vaccine were 20% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia than those not vaccinated. 🧪💉👵🏼

"For the first time we are able to say .. the shingles vaccine causes a reduction in dementia risk."

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