Ultra-processed foods (UPFs)—industrial formulations with additives (sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers) and extensive processing—are increasingly implicated in type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Across multiple large cohorts in Europe, the U.S., and Asia, higher UPF intake is generally associated with a higher T2DM risk, even after adjusting for weight and lifestyle. Not all UPFs behave the same, though: risk appears to vary by subcategory (e.g., sugary beverages vs. whole-grain breakfast cereals).
Cushing’s Syndrome in Older Adults: What’s Different and Why It’s Hard to Spot
View PostPediatric Cushing Syndrome Without Obesity: Don’t Miss This Phenotype
Endogenous Cushing syndrome (CS) in children is rare, and most referrals are triggered by rapid weight gain plus height deceleration. But not every child with CS is obese. This review compares pediatric CS with vs. without obesity, showing that obesity shapes some presenting features, yet non-obese children can still have substantial hypercortisolemia and typical CS complications.
Cushing’s Syndrome Missed in Pregnancy: A Case to Remember
Cushing’s syndrome (CS) is rare in pregnancy and easy to overlook because many signs (weight gain, hypertension, glucose intolerance, edema) mimic normal gestation. This case of a 26-year-old primigravida illustrates how CS can present as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, only to be recognized postpartum.
Diabetes Tied to Doubled Risk for Sepsis
Smoking, high blood sugar, and other chronic conditions heighten risk
FDA Grants Accelerated Approval for First Treatment for Barth Syndrome
Forzinity helps improve strength of muscle to straighten the leg and works by improving mitochondria structure and function
Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Risk for Severe Periodontal Disease
Higher consumption of red meat independently linked to higher risk for severe disease
Oral Orforglipron Yields Greater Weight Reductions Than Placebo
Significant mean change in body weight from baseline to week 72 seen with various dosages of orforglipron compared with placebo among adults with obesity
Clinical Practice Guidelines Issued for Diabetes Distress
Assessing diabetes distress should form a routine part of care, according to authors
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