Unexplained hyperglycemic events may be due to undetected occlusions, a common problem that experts say needs to be addressed through education and technology.

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At the beginning of every year, I try to consider what I can do better when it comes to managing my patients with diabetes. This year, I've decided I need to be better at prescribing both glucagon and ...

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Urine usually has such a mild odor that most people barely notice it at all. Occasionally, certain foods can temporarily change how it smells, such as asparagus, which is well known for producing a ...

High blood sugar, also known as hyperglycemia, happens when too much sugar stays in the bloodstream. This problem is common in people with diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes. If blood sugar stays ...

IgA nephropathy, an immune assault on the kidneys, is often missed. New treatments mean that spotting it sooner might save lives ...

Humans evolved in an atmosphere containing roughly 200–300 parts per million (ppm) of carbon dioxide (CO₂). Today, that ...

High protein levels in urine (proteinuria) can mean your kidneys are not filtering blood properly. It may also be temporary from dehydration, intense exercise, or an unbalanced diet. Early kidney ...

A naturally occurring byproduct of liver metabolism—the ketone body, β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB)—can strengthen the fitness and antitumor activity of CAR T cells. The findings, reported on March 6, 2026 ...

Kidney stones can cause some of the most intense pain people ever experience, affecting daily life and leading many to hospital emergency visits.