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Va. (WDBJ) – For more than 30 years, Dr. Daniel Joseph Cox has researched type 1 and type 2 diabetes. He said he began noticing changes in his own body, including more frequent trips to the restroom and increased thirst. He then experienced weight loss and blurred vision

Va. (WDBJ) – A Colorado School of Public Health study found type 2 diabetes cases among people aged 10 to 19 increased nearly 10-fold between 2002 and 2023

Va. (WDBJ) – High-protein diets are currently popular, but research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison indicates many people are consuming more protein than they need — particularly those who are sedentary. Researchers said a protein-restricted diet could improve metabolism and promote healthy aging

Va. (WDBJ) – Persistent money problems may accelerate brain aging, according to researchers at University College London. The study found that people who experienced persistent financial struggles or persistent low income had worse brain health later in life. Researchers said the stresses of financial hardship likely contribute to cognitive decline and dementia, with effects potentially…

Va. (WDBJ) – The use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs has grown, and so has the amount Americans are paying for them. A Northwestern University study found that average payments for the medications by people without diabetes jumped 157% between 2017 and 2022. The study’s authors said employers and insurers are paying more for the medications,…

Va. (WDBJ) – Researchers have discovered a link between heart problems and memory problems, a new study raises concerns about online vendors of prescription weight loss drugs, and sleep loss may be contributing to weight gain, according to recent research