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Low skeletal muscle mass with abdominal obesity ups diabetes risk
Low skeletal muscle mass accompanied by abdominal obesity is significantly associated with a higher risk of incident type 2 diabetes (T2D), irrespective of the glycometabolic parameters, reveals a study.
Low skeletal muscle mass with abdominal obesity ups diabetes risk
08 May 2023Psilocybin shows promise in relieving depression in cancer patients
The 5-HT2A receptor agonist psilocybin, when taken under medical supervision, may offer a promising approach to treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in cancer patients, results of a small phase II study suggest.
Psilocybin shows promise in relieving depression in cancer patients
08 May 2023Longer time spent in any physical activity tied to lower T2DM risk
The longer the duration individuals engage in any type of physical activity intensity, the lower their risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), regardless of age, sex, body mass index (BMI), or sedentary time, according to a recent study.
Longer time spent in any physical activity tied to lower T2DM risk
07 May 2023Bisphosphonate, denosumab not linked to acute cardiovascular risk
Use of oral bisphosphonate or denosumab does not appear to increase the risk of cardiovascular events (CVEs), namely acute myocardial infarction, unstable angina, cerebrovascular accident, and transient ischemic attack, in persons with incident fracture, a study has shown.
Bisphosphonate, denosumab not linked to acute cardiovascular risk
06 May 2023Second primary melanoma tied to better survival than single primary lesion
Patients who present with second primary melanomas have better survival and thinner lesions than those presenting with single primary melanomas, reveals a study.