Tag Archives: blood

Could Your Blood Sugar Levels Be Hindering Your Exercise Performance?

If you’ve been exercising diligently but still aren’t achieving the fitness gains you’d expect, elevated blood sugar levels could be at fault, according to a study conducted by researchers affiliated with Harvard Medical School’s Joslin Diabetes Center.1 Moreover, while diet and exercise are commonly lauded as synergistic components for overall health, emerging research indicates a… Read More »

Diabetes symptoms: Four ‘common warning signs’ of high blood sugar – ‘It’s an epidemic’

Diabetes is a very common medical condition, and lots of people may be living their daily lives without even knowing they’re affected. Express.co.uk reveals the most common warning signs of diabetes, according to a doctor. Most diabetes patients have type 2 diabetes, which is where the body struggles to convert sugar into energy. The body… Read More »

AHA News: Salt Sensitivity May Increase Risk of High Blood Pressure

MONDAY, April 26, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — People who are salt-sensitive may have an increased risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a study that points to the need for better genetic testing for sodium sensitivity. Scientists already knew high salt sensitivity is more common among people with high blood pressure, which… Read More »

Researchers use machine learning to identify autism blood biomarkers

Using machine learning tools to analyze hundreds of proteins, UT Southwestern researchers have identified a group of biomarkers in blood that could lead to an earlier diagnosis of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and, in turn, more effective therapies sooner. The identification of nine serum proteins that strongly predict ASD were reported in a… Read More »