Tuesday 31 May 2022

'Smart Inhalers' May Help Diagnose and Treat Asthma – If Used

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Digital monitoring devices can help diagnose and treat hard-to-control asthma, potentially reducing the need for oral steroids or biologic therapies -- if patients use them.



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Type 2 Diabetes Speeds Aging in the Brain

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A new study suggests type 2 diabetes is linked to memory and thinking problems, and it's because the disease makes the brain age faster.



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WHO Calls Monkeypox Pandemic Unlikely as CDC Issues Alert

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Globally, 23 countries have reported 257 confirmed monkeypox cases, along with 127 suspected cases.



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Coffee Drinkers, Even Those With a Sweet Tooth, Live Longer

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The protective effects of coffee were most apparent in people who drank about two to four cups a day.



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Gluten-Sensing Tech May Change Fight Against Celiac Disease

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Researchers have come up with a system that detects gluten simply and quickly in food. The test reveals not just the presence of gluten but also its concentration – and it involves snapping a picture with your smartphone.



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