Kerri Miller

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Host, Talking Volumes at Minnesota Public Radio (St. Paul, MN)

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Host of Big Books & Bold Ideas, a show about books & reading on MPR News. Follow @thethreadmpr for all things books.

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Articles

Food Additive Mixtures May Be Linked to Diabetes Risk

2 weeks ago | conexiant.com | Kerri Miller

In a large-scale prospective cohort study, researchers identified two frequently consumed food additive mixtures that may be associated with an elevated risk of type 2 diabetes, independent of the nutritional quality of the diet. The study, conducted within the French NutriNet-Santé cohort, followed 108,643 participants over a mean period of 7.7 years and identified 1,131 incident cases of type 2 diabetes.
Oral Microbiome Linked to Chronic Pain in Women

2 weeks ago | conexiant.com | Kerri Miller

A new study has identified significant associations between poor oral health, oral microbiome composition, and various pain presentations in women with central sensitization disorders, including migraine, fibromyalgia, and functional abdominal pain.
Mediterranean Diet, Exercise Boost Bone Health in Older Women

2 weeks ago | conexiant.com | Kerri Miller

A 3-year randomized clinical trial has found that a weight-loss lifestyle intervention combining an energy-reduced Mediterranean diet with physical activity may produce beneficial effects on bone mineral density (BMD), particularly at the lumbar level, in older women with metabolic syndrome. The findings, published in JAMA Network Open, suggested that such interventions may help preserve bone health during intentional weight loss in populations at risk for osteoporotic fractures.
GLP-1 RAs, SGLT2is May Reduce Alzheimer's Risk

2 weeks ago | conexiant.com | Kerri Miller

A new study showed that patients with type 2 diabetes who received glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists or sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors had a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias compared with those receiving other glucose-lowering drugs.
Warning Signs Before Sudden Cardiac Death

2 weeks ago | conexiant.com | Kerri Miller

A retrospective observational study from Sweden has found that sudden arrhythmic death syndrome accounts for 22% of all sudden cardiac deaths in young people and presents with several identifiable warning signs before death. The research, presented at the European Society of Cardiology's ESC Preventive Cardiology 2025 congress in Milan, Italy, may provide insights for prevention strategies.
GLP-1 Spending Surged 500% Since 2018

3 weeks ago | conexiant.com | Kerri Miller

Total U.S. spending on glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists increased by more than 500% from 2018 to 2023, with substantial growth in semaglutide and tirzepatide products, according to new research. The study, conducted by researchers from the American Medical Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, found that spending on these medications rose from $13.7 billion to $71.7 billion during the study period. The most dramatic growth occurred between 2022 and 2023.
Can Diet Changes Reduce Endometriosis Pain?

3 weeks ago | conexiant.com | Kerri Miller

A large international survey revealed that a significant proportion of patients with endometriosis employ dietary modifications and supplements to manage chronic pain symptoms. The study offered insight into self-management strategies used by patients with this neuroinflammatory reproductive disorder.
Cold Plunges: A Cellular Reset?

3 weeks ago | conexiant.com | Kerri Miller

A 7-day cold water acclimation protocol may significantly improve cellular cold tolerance in young males through enhanced autophagic responses and reduced apoptotic signaling. Researchers from the University of Ottawa found that daily exposure to cold water (14°C) for 60 minutes over a week-long period transitions cellular response from initial autophagic dysfunction and elevated apoptotic signaling to improved cytoprotective mechanisms.
Tariff Threat: Drugs Could Cost U.S. $750M More

3 weeks ago | conexiant.com | Kerri Miller

Proposed tariffs on Canadian pharmaceutical imports could significantly affect the U.S. drug supply chain, potentially increasing costs and exacerbating shortages of certain medications. According to a research letter published in JAMA, approximately $3 billion in U.S. pharmaceuticals depend on Canadian manufacturing. The proposed 25% tariffs could potentially add $750 million in costs.
Night Owls Lose Most Sleep to Screens

3 weeks ago | conexiant.com | Kerri Miller

A new cross-sectional study of more than 120,000 adults has found that daily electronic screen use in the hour before bedtime is associated with significantly poorer sleep quality and shorter sleep duration. Those with evening chronotypes have more pronounced effects. The research, published in JAMA Network Open, represents one of the largest investigations to date that examined the association between prebedtime screen use and sleep outcomes in adults.