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Irregular Sleep Patterns Increase Type 2 Diabetes Risk

2024-07-22 08:04 PM

Irregular sleep duration was associated with a higher risk for diabetes in middle-aged to older adults in a new UK Biobank study. The analysis of more than 84,000 participants with 7-day accelerometry data suggested that individuals with the most irregular sleep duration patterns had a 34% higher risk for diabetes compared with their peers who …

PCOS Diagnosis Associated With Greater Risk for Suicide

2024-02-06 06:25 AM

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may be as much as eight times more likely to attempt suicide as are those without the disorder, according to a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine on February 5. The results point to the importance of mental health screening for all patients who may have …