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Are “sugar-free cookies,” “zero-sucrose cakes,” and “zero-calorie drinks” on the market truly safe and impact-free for people with diabetes? The Wordplay Behind “Sugar-Free” Labels According to China’s GB28050-2011 National Food Safety Standard for Nutrition Labeling of Prepackaged Foods, a product can be labeled “sugar-free” (无糖) if the sugar content in solid or liquid food is […]

You’ve probably heard the common warning: “Running ruins your knees.” Because of this, many people choose a sedentary lifestyle, believing that moving less is the best way to protect their joints. However, scientific research tells a very different story: Regular exercise does not accelerate knee degeneration; in fact, it is one of the most effective

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a spiral-shaped bacterium that colonizes the human stomach. It is a true “survival expert,” capable of thriving in the stomach’s highly acidic environment. Since Barry Marshall and Robin Warren discovered its link to gastritis and peptic ulcers in 1982, its connection to stomach cancer has been progressively revealed. Today, the

Gout is commonly known as a disease closely related to dietary habits and genetic background. However, an analysis of global epidemiological data reveals that the prevalence of gout is highly unevenly distributed across the world, presenting stark regional differences. In the Pacific region, particularly among Indigenous populations, the prevalence of gout is far higher than

Gout is widely, yet mistakenly, considered by many patients to be solely a disease “caused by eating.” Consequently, many resort to “dieting” or fasting in an attempt to lower their uric acid levels. This mindset is incorrect. Starvation not only fails to reduce blood uric acid, but it can also cause it to fluctuate drastically,

High blood sugar is not an isolated metabolic abnormality; it is closely related to the functional state of multiple organs throughout the body. According to data from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), approximately 537 million adults worldwide were living with diabetes in 2021, and this number is projected to rise to 700 million by 2045.

Joint stiffness—especially discomfort and restricted mobility in the knees—has become a pervasive issue affecting millions worldwide. The most common culprit behind this stiffness is osteoarthritis (OA), a chronic joint disease characterized primarily by the progressive degeneration of articular cartilage. The global health burden of osteoarthritis is immense. According to the Global Burden of Disease study

When gout first strikes, the pain is usually confined to a single joint—most commonly the big toe. After a few days, the redness, swelling, and intense heat subside, and the joint returns to normal, almost as if nothing happened. However, as the disease progresses, the pattern shifts. You might experience a three-day flare-up in your

Gout is a severe, chronic form of inflammatory arthritis that is becoming increasingly common worldwide. Between 1990 and 2019, the age-standardized prevalence, incidence, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) of gout increased by 10.4%, 9.4%, and 10.2%, respectively. Understanding what actually happens during a gout flare-up is essential for effective prevention and treatment. The Clinical Picture

Diabetic nephropathy, also known as Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD), is one of the most severe microvascular complications of diabetes and the leading cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Understanding its progression and symptoms is critical, as early intervention can significantly alter the course of the disease. The Global Burden of Diabetic Kidney Disease The global