Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo. Already at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of Brazilian researchers pioneered in showing why SARS-CoV-2 infection tends to be more severe in diabetic patients. Now, the same team based at the Institute of Biology of the State University of Campinas (IB-UNICAMP) has discovered one of the reasons why obese people who do not have diabetes or even insulin resistance also have an increased risk of developing the severe form of the disease.

Study reveals new factor associated with the risk of severe COVID-19 in people with obesity

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Medication choice may affect weight gain when initiating antidepressant treatment

Verywell Health

Without enough iron, the body can’t produce enough hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body. This can lead to symptoms like fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, dizziness, and pale skin. Experts say that low iron levels can be caused by more...

5 Surprising Things That Can Contribute to an Iron Deficiency

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The menu board at McDonald’s is about to get a makeover because some of your most cherished menu items are about to bid adieu. Read on to discover which McDonald’s items are departing and why you’ll want to make a flavor pilgrimage to savor them one last time before they’re gone for good. McDonald’s Salads […]
McDonald’s Announces Farewell to These Beloved Menu Items

McDonald’s Announces Farewell to These Beloved Menu Items

Some weird signs of iron deficiency include developing a craving for ice or clay, an overwhelming urge to move the legs, and hair loss. However, iron deficiency can cause a range of symptoms. Iron deficiency describes when a person does not have enough iron in their body. When iron levels...

5 weird signs of iron deficiency

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Former “Good Morning America” host Charlie Gibson, 81, was a fixture on TV sets for millions of Americans during the ‘80s and ‘90s; towards the end of his broadcast career, he became a cancer advocate.

Former ‘Good Morning America’ Host Charlie Gibson, 81, Anchorman to Cancer Advocate and, His Latest Project Getting Kids to Read

Factors such as age, sex, and family history can impact a person’s risk of getting pancreatic cancer. It is more likely to occur later in life. Certain conditions can also increase the likelihood of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer develops in the tissues of the pancreas. This organ secretes digestive...

Who is most likely to get pancreatic cancer?

Anemia is a health condition in which the body does not produce or have enough healthy red blood cells. This can cause several changes in the body, including in the nails. Anemia nails often present as spoon-shaped with pale nail beds. This article will discuss all the characteristics of anemia...

Anemia Nails: Unveiling the Link Between Nail Abnormalities and Anemia

Cirrhosis is severe scarring of your liver that can lead to serious complications, like kidney failure or even death. Cirrhosis is divided into two stages: compensated and decompensated cirrhosis. People in the compensated stage either don’t have symptoms or only have general symptoms of liver disease, like fatigue and nausea....

What are the Stages of Cirrhosis?

(HealthDay News) — Glucose lowering by metformin is greater when given before enteral glucose among patients with type 2 diabetes controlled by metformin monotherapy, according to a study recently published in Diabetologia. Cong Xie, PhD, from the University of Adelaide in Australia, and colleagues studied 16 participants with type...

Timing of metformin important in metformin-treated type 2 diabetes

For weeks, COVID-19 cases have been rising in almost every state. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says FLiRT variants make up over half of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S., with emergency room visits and deaths ticking up. Testing shows COVID levels are exceptionally high in the West.

COVID-19 cases are on the rise across the US

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Pancreatic cancer is a daunting diagnosis that affects thousands of people worldwide every year. One of the most challenging aspects of this disease is its subtlety; the symptoms often mimic those of other, less severe conditions. This similarity can lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment, significantly impacting the prognosis. Understanding why pancreatic cancer symptoms resemble other diseases’ symptoms is crucial for early detection and better outcomes. This article will delve into the reasons behind this symptom overlap, explore common symptoms of pancreatic cancer, and provide insights on differentiating these symptoms from other ailments.

Why pancreatic cancer symptoms are similar to other diseases

Anemia can damage tissue in the eye, causing a range of symptoms. These might include discoloration, pale eyelids, hemorrhages, and eye test findings called cotton wool spots and Roth spots. Anemia occurs when the body cannot produce enough healthy red blood cells (RBCs). This typically occurs due to a shortage...

How might anemia affect the eyes?

Everyday Health

People now advised to get the RSV shot are 75 and older or 60 and up with health conditions like heart disease, COPD, or asthma.

Should You Get an RSV Vaccine?

A major cause of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been discovered by UK scientists. They found a weak spot in our DNA that is present in 95% of people with the disease. It makes it much easier for some immune cells to go haywire and drive excessive inflammation in the bowels.

Major cause of inflammatory bowel disease found

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)—the new name for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)—and its more severe form, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), are responsible for a growing share of advanced liver disease. Linked to obesity and diabetes, fatty liver disease is increasingly recognized as a metabolic condition. Over...

Treatment for Fatty Liver Disease

About The Study: Researchers found that higher COVID-19 vaccination rates may confer protection against symptomatic asthma in children. COVID-19 vaccination yields prophylactic benefits against SARS-CoV-2 infection for individual children and may also protect against other human coronaviruses through cross-reactive antibody responses. Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Matthew M....

COVID-19 vaccination and parent-reported symptomatic child asthma prevalence

As COVID-19 spread globally in 2020, many countries swiftly closed their borders to prevent the disease from entering. However, there was little scientific evidence to support the effectiveness of such measures. While post-COVID research has extensively focused on the efficacy of internal travel restrictions, cross-border travel has received less attention...

Nordic researchers develop predictive model for cross-border COVID spread

About The Study: In this cohort study of 311 hospitalized older adults with COVID-19, in-hospital delirium was associated with increased functional disability and cognitive impairment over the 6 months following discharge. Older survivors of a COVID-19 hospitalization who experience in-hospital delirium should be assessed for disability and cognitive impairment during postdischarge follow-up.

In-hospital delirium and disability and cognitive impairment after COVID-19 hospitalization

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NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

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Study suggests regular vaccine boosts may help people who are immunocompromised fight Covid-19

People who have received solid organ transplants and take immunosuppressant medications to prevent rejection are among those most susceptible to the damaging effects of COVID-19, including...

Study suggests regular vaccine boosts may help people who are immunocompromised fight Covid-19

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