A study has found that long-term adherence to the popular keto diet can lead to accelerated organ aging and pro-inflammatory effects. Taking breaks from the diet is recommended to avoid these consequences. The study, conducted on mice, showed that those on a continuous keto diet had more senescent cells in their organs, particularly the kidneys,…
Healthcare costs in the employer space are rising, with obesity being a major contributor. Weight-loss medications like GLP-1s are seen as a potential solution, but they come with high costs. Employers face tough decisions on how to create a healthier workforce while managing expenses. Integrating GLP-1 and other weight-loss medications can lead to improved health…
Children in urban areas with asthma and overweight or obesity have significant metabolic changes compared to other urban children with asthma. Obesity-related asthma is a growing issue in inner cities, leading to greater asthma symptoms, healthcare use, and poor response to standard treatments. Metabolomic profiling may help link genetics and environmental factors, allowing for more…
Cytokinetics is facing pressure to sell itself to a large pharma company after positive late-stage results of its heart drug, but CEO Robert Blum believes the biotech can launch the treatment on its own. The drug, aficamten, showed promising results in treating obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and investors speculated the company would get acquired. Despite doubts…
Gallbladder cancer rates have been stable or declining for most Americans but rising among Black individuals, leading to later-stage diagnoses. This disparity is believed to be due to delayed access to healthcare. Non-Hispanic Blacks have not seen the same improvements in mortality rates as other racial and ethnic groups. The study analyzed data from over…
Researchers in a recent review published in Nature Reviews Cancer argue that understanding artificial intelligence (AI) is essential in cancer research due to its advancements and benefits. They introduce AI technologies like artificial neural networks and deep learning, emphasizing their applications in cancer research and need for adoption. The review aims to guide non-computationally inclined…
Patients with onychodystrophy who have a history of tinea pedis, chronic kidney disease, peripheral vascular disease, or type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk of having onychomycosis. An accurate diagnosis is crucial due to increasing antifungal resistance. A retrospective case-control study evaluated 1256 patients with onychodystrophy, finding that tinea pedis, chronic kidney disease, and…
Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute has introduced a new program in collaboration with Story Health to help patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) manage their condition in between clinic visits. The program offers personalized support, guidance, and data collection for patients, aiming to streamline care and improve outcomes. The initiative is designed to address the…
Youth in Puerto Rico living in high social vulnerability communities are more likely to develop asthma, with low household incomes and perceptions of poverty also playing a role. The study looked at 405 children from San Juan, with asthma and without, and found that those with higher social vulnerability index (SVI) scores were more likely…
The Food and Drug Administration has approved wearable devices like the Apple Watch to market health benefits, but experts caution that the data generated may not be useful for patients or doctors. One primary care physician shared a frustrating experience where she couldn’t access a patient’s continuous glucose monitor data for over an hour due…
