A new study emphasizes the importance of controlling hypertension early in diabetes, even before the onset of diabetic retinopathy. Photo: British Heart Foundation. Calcium channel blockers (CCB) are commonly prescribed to treat hypertension, but the literature suggests that these drugs may increase the risk of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). Since both of these often comorbid conditions are highly prevalent in Black populations, researchers turned to the NIH All of Us dataset, a cohort known for its demographic, geographic and medical diversity as well as its inclusion of historically underrepresented groups. They found that certain CCBs are associated with a significantly higher risk of developing POAG.

Blood Pressure Medication May Increase POAG Risk

B12 is a vitamin that helps the body maintain essential systems, such as the central nervous system. A B12 deficiency in women can cause symptoms such as fatigue and more severe complications. The body needs B12 to function healthily, and a B12 deficiency can cause conditions such as severe neurological...

What are the symptoms of B12 deficiency in females?

People with an irregular heart rhythm taking a common blood pressure drug may be at greater risk of serious bleeding, according to a study recently published in JAMA. Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm and can lead to blood clots or stroke if left untreated, according to the American Heart Association.

Common Blood Pressure Drug May Increase Bleeding Risk for Some Patients, Study Finds

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, typically in the legs. Treating a DVT is crucial, as the clot can break loose from the affected vein, move through the bloodstream to the heart, and lodge itself within the lung's main artery. This complication—what's known as pulmonary embolism—can be fatal.

How to Dissolve Blood Clots in Legs

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There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

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Reviewed by Ivy Kwong, LMFTReviewed by Ivy Kwong, LMFTIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are two chronic gastrointestinal disorders that share some overlapping symptoms, like abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea. While IBS and IBD have similar symptoms and acronyms, they are two distinct conditions with different underlying causes and treatment approaches. IBS is a functional disorder, meaning it affects how the intestines work but doesn't cause inflammation. IBD is an inflammatory disease that damages the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. In the United States, IBS affects between 25-45 million people, and IBD affects more than 3 million people.Symptoms of IBS vs....

What Is the Difference Between Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?

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Managing glucose levels is crucial for maintaining overall health, but many people are unaware of the joint pains associated with glucose health issues. These pains can range from mild discomfort to severe, life-altering conditions. Understanding these pains, their causes, and how to manage them is essential for anyone with glucose-related health problems.

Common pains linked to glucose health issues

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease is a public health threat, affecting 30% to 38% of the adult population globally. The prevalence has risen in parallel with epidemics of obesity and type 2 diabetes. One in five patients with type 2 diabetes has undiagnosed metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis with liver fibrosis. MASLD...

‘Future of treating MASH’ will combine GLP-1 drugs, liver-specific medications

The weight-adjusted waist index was a stronger predictor of depressive symptoms than either body mass index or waist circumference. “Ms Gray” is a 42-year-old Caucasian woman with a 15-year history of severe, recurrent major depressive disorder with psychotic features and considerable anxiety symptoms. She does not drink, smoke, or use illicit drugs. She meets criteria for obesity and has a body mass index (BMI) of 33. She currently takes a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and receives cognitive behavioral therapy from a psychologist.

Analyzing the Association Between Depressive Symptoms and Weight-Adjusted Waist Index

The following is a summary of “Myofascial pain – A major player in musculoskeletal pain,” published in the April 2024 issue of Rheumatology by Lam et al. Myofascial pain syndrome is a prevalent soft tissue disorder characterized by the development of localized and referred musculoskeletal pain, primarily originating from trigger points within skeletal muscles or their associated fascia. These trigger points, often palpable as taut bands or nodules, are hypersensitive areas that can provoke pain locally or refer pain to distant sites, contributing significantly to both acute and chronic pain burdens in clinical settings. The syndrome can manifest independently as a primary pain condition or coexist as a secondary phenomenon alongside other acute or chronic musculoskeletal disorders, amplifying the complexity of pain management strategies.

Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Significance in Musculoskeletal Pain Management

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is divided into stages based on the severity of the condition. These stages include elevated, stage 1, stage 2, and hypertensive crisis. Doctors stage hypertension based on the severity of the reading. Healthcare professionals test blood pressure as part of routine care. People can also monitor...

What are the stages of hypertension?

(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

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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What to Expect

Knowing your risk factors and keeping these symptoms in mind could help you catch this rare condition early.

What is Preeclampsia? Signs to Watch For

A new medical test just entered the market that can detect preeclampsia as early as the first trimester of pregnancy. The blood test from Labcorp can help pregnant people assess their risk level for preeclampsia before they even start to show symptoms of the condition. It’s meant to be used early on in pregnancy, between 11 and 14 weeks, and can help determine the risk of someone developing preeclampsia by 34 weeks of pregnancy.

New test can detect preeclampsia as early as first trimester

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CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

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“Who sits there and thinks, with all the needs we have in America, of criminalizing the homeless?” wonders Pastor Robert Brown of Bristol’s Bible Evangelical Methodist Church after learning that the United States Supreme Court approved punishing those experiencing homelessness who have nowhere to sleep.

After SCOTUS OK’s Criminalization of Homelessness, Pennsylvania Democrats Plan Legislative Response to Protect Rights of the Unhoused

T3D reveals a significant relationship between brain dysfunction and glucose levels, a critical factor in AD. Insufficient glucose levels can lead to an aggressive decline in insight, judgment, memory, and reasoning. Limited research reveals a link between Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes. Additional research is needed to understand...

What Is Type 3 Diabetes?

Denver, CO

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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Hyperandrogenism Linked to Increased Risk of MASLD in PCOS

Findings highlight an increased risk of diabetes, MASLD, and cardiovascular disease in patients with PCOS, with risk varying by PCOS phenotype. Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome...

Hyperandrogenism Linked to Increased Risk of MASLD in PCOS

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