Even Single Jog Reduces Diabetes Risk, Benefits Notable By Next Day: Says Study
A recent study found that even a single 30-minute session of jogging can reduce type 2 diabetes risk factors in healthy adults. The study examined 32 participants who were not…
Gates Foundation Joins Radiant Bio’s $35M Round for Antibody Drugs With ‘Better Grip’
Radiant Biotherapeutics is a startup developing antibody drugs with enhanced binding capabilities. Their technology, called Multabodies, allows antibodies to bind to multiple targets, leading to improved efficacy and potency. The…
Minister promises sharp drop in children waiting for spinal surgery by end of year
By the end of the year, the number of children in Ireland waiting for spinal surgery is projected to decrease from 129 to 87, with those waiting over four months…
Bulletin: US Feds Announce Maternal Health Tech Competition Winners
The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced winners of the 2024 RADx® Tech maternal health challenge, focusing on mobile technology to improve health outcomes for new mothers. The collaboration…
Less Than Two Weeks To Go
The podcast "What the Health?" hosted by Julie Rovner discusses Republicans moderating their anti-abortion stance, Medicare open enrollment, and changes to the program for 2025. It also covers a FDA…
More than 4 million U.S. adults have glaucoma, about 35% have related vision loss
A study published in JAMA Ophthalmology estimated that 4.22 million U.S. adults had glaucoma in 2022, with 1.49 million having vision-affecting glaucoma. Prevalence was higher among non-Hispanic Black adults compared…
Pfizer’s activist troubles, gene therapy questions, RFK Jr.’s MAHA ambitions
This week's episode of "The Readout LOUD" discusses the potential activist investor campaign against Pfizer and the impact on the pharmaceutical giant. Experts are questioning regulatory standards for gene therapies…
Sixty seconds on . . . fixing the NHS
The government has been focused on addressing issues with the healthcare system in England since July, with Ara Darzi diagnosing the problem. Ministers are now looking for input from doctors,…
Gut microbe enzyme with surprising metabolic capabilities offers new therapeutic possibilities
Researchers at WashU School of Medicine have discovered a gut bacterial enzyme with unknown metabolic capabilities. This enzyme, called FAAH, was found in a bacterium associated with the growth benefits…
High-intensity workouts more effective at suppressing hunger in adults
A study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society found that vigorous exercise suppresses hunger levels more than moderate exercise in healthy adults, especially in females. The study focused…