Jessica Freeborn

1 week ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Jessica Freeborn

Share on PinterestMany people with diabetes also have high blood pressure, as well as unique nutritional needs. One study found that reducing sodium intake and following a modified version of the DASH diet helped to decrease blood pressure in participants with type 2 diabetes. The main reason for the observed decrease in blood pressure was the decreased sodium intake. It is common for people with diabetes to also experience high blood pressure.

2 weeks ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Jessica Freeborn

Share on PinterestCeliac disease has to do with an abnormal immune response of the body to gluten. Experts are interested in the best ways to test for celiac disease. A recent study discovered that a blood test called WBAIL-2 could aid in diagnosing celiac disease and even contribute to biopsy-free diagnosis. Celiac disease occurs when someone’s immune system responds abnormally to gluten. Efforts to improve celiac disease diagnosis are ongoing.

3 weeks ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Jessica Freeborn

Share on PinterestCoffee has many potential health benefits, and research into its potential benefits is ongoing. Experts are interested in how coffee may impact women, specifically. Results from a recent study shared at the Nutrition 2025 conference indicated that drinking coffee may increase women’s chances of not having major chronic diseases and physical or mental limitations as they get older.

1 month ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Jessica Freeborn

Share on PinterestTelomeres, the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes, are an important component of healthy aging. One study found that vitamin D supplementation helps to minimize the shortening of telomeres, which happens as people get older, and thus may protect against diseases tied to age and biological aging. This data adds to the potential protective components of vitamin D, which experts should consider alongside potential risks and additional research.

1 month ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Jessica Freeborn

Share on PinterestTransient ischemic attacks occur when there is a temporary blockage to the brain’s blood supply. Research about the potential long-term impact of transient ischemic attacks is ongoing. A recent study has found that people who experience a transient ischemic attack, or ‘ministroke,’ can experience fatigue for as long as a year afterwards. Transient ischemic attacks — sometimes referred to as “ministrokes” — involve a temporary blockage to the brain’s blood supply.