A recent study published in Frontiers in Nutrition looked at the link between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD). CKD affects a significant portion of the global population, with about 15% of adults in the United States estimated to be affected. While previous research has explored associations… Continue reading UPFs Raise Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease
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Can Video Games Improve Memory?
For anyone living with a condition such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, maintaining cognitive function and memory can be challenging! However, research suggests that engaging in games and activities designed to stimulate the brain can have significant benefits. Today, PatientsLikeMe will explore how playing games can help improve memory, enhance cognitive abilities, and reduce anxiety… Continue reading Can Video Games Improve Memory?
Vaginal pH Balance and Its Importance
What is pH Balance? According to Women’s Health Arizona, “your vaginal pH refers to the acidity of the vagina and can be affected by common factors like unprotected sex, pregnancy, your menstrual period, improper vaginal care, and menopause.” The normal pH level of the vagina is between 3.8 and 5. Infections and douching are some… Continue reading Vaginal pH Balance and Its Importance
How Racism and Sexism Impact Black Women’s Health
Systemic racism has plagued the United States since the country began. These oppressive systems impact every sector including healthcare. Black people, but especially Black women, have struggled to find equitable treatment from medical professionals for centuries. For nearly 30-years, Boston University has led the largest and longest running study of Black Women’s health in the… Continue reading How Racism and Sexism Impact Black Women’s Health
Finding a Cure: The State of Type 1 Diabetes Research
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA 100 years ago, a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes was a death sentence. There was no treatment, no cure, nothing to do except put people on strict diets and hope to extend life as long as possible. In 1922, a 14-year-old patient in Toronto was the… Continue reading Finding a Cure: The State of Type 1 Diabetes Research
Diet and Exercise Advice for Managing Type 1 Diabetes
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA When living with a lifelong condition like type 1 diabetes (T1D), there is a lot of information to absorb. Some of the most relevant to daily life are the changes you need to make to what you eat and how you exercise. PatientsLikeMe is here to… Continue reading Diet and Exercise Advice for Managing Type 1 Diabetes
What are the Common Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes?
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Diabetes is a lifelong condition. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas is unable to produce insulin, the hormone responsible for controlling the amount of glucose in your blood. This is a serious health condition and can lead to many different symptoms. Understanding these common type… Continue reading What are the Common Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes?
What Is Type 1 Diabetes?
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Type 1 diabetes, often referred to as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition that affects how your body regulates blood sugar (glucose). Unlike type 2 diabetes, which typically develops over time and is influenced by lifestyle factors, type 1… Continue reading What Is Type 1 Diabetes?
U.S. Life Expectancy Rebounds in 2022
Following two years of decline, life expectancy in the United States saw an uptick in 2022. This was according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). The report revealed that life expectancy at birth reached 77.5 years, marking an increase of 1.1 years from the… Continue reading U.S. Life Expectancy Rebounds in 2022
A New Approach to Mental Health Treatment? AI Chatbots
For many experts, the last few years have represented a mental health crisis. Feelings of anxiety and depression have grown significantly since the start of the global pandemic in 2020. A recent report from JAMA noted increases in people who are in mental health treatment, across all ages. This was particularly prevalent for the use… Continue reading A New Approach to Mental Health Treatment? AI Chatbots