A study of 62.5 million people reveals what broad ethnic labels miss about rare diseases

by rss feed | Oct 20, 2026 | News Feeds

Researchers analyzing health records from 62.5 million people in England found that the prevalence of 406 rare diseases varied substantially between ethnic communities, with important differences concealed by broad ethnic classifications. Recorded COVID-19 infections...

Could eating whey protein before meals help reduce blood sugar spikes?

by rss feed | Oct 20, 2026 | News Feeds

A narrative review of 57 randomized trials found that milk and dairy products have inconsistent effects on long-term blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. Whey protein consumed before meals more consistently reduced short-term blood sugar...

Fruit and sugary drinks stood out in a three-year study of teenage mental health

by rss feed | Oct 19, 2026 | News Feeds

A three-year study of 6,537 Australian adolescents found that higher fruit consumption was associated with a lower risk of elevated depression and anxiety symptoms, while greater sugar-sweetened beverage intake was associated with increased risk. Vegetable consumption...

High e-health literacy encourages patients to visit medical professionals

by rss feed | Oct 19, 2026 | News Feeds

Better electronic health (e-health) literacy actively drives young adult patients into doctors' offices rather than replacing professional consultations with self-treatment. Read Original...

Increased risk-taking behavior precedes higher alcohol consumption, study finds

by rss feed | Oct 19, 2026 | News Feeds

A novel study has found that increases in risk-taking behavior in people with mild to moderate alcohol use disorder (AUD) precede increases in alcohol consumption, not vice versa. Read Original...