Traditional Japanese diet associated with less brain shrinkage in women compared to Western diet, says research
Cognitive decline and dementia impact over 55 million people globally, with this number expected to rise as the population ages. While genetic factors play a role, modifiable lifestyle habits like…
Ultra-processed foods linked to higher glaucoma risk, study warns
A study published in Nutrients investigated the link between ultra-processed food intake and glaucoma among Spanish university graduates. Glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness worldwide, is influenced by factors like…
Cancer Caregiving From Long Distance
Leslie Crowder received a pink silk scarf with elephants from her mother days before starting chemotherapy for breast cancer. Her mother, sisters, and others wore a matching scarf every Friday…
Semaglutide Beneficial in HFpEF Patients With Diabetes
A pivotal trial showed that semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, improved symptoms in patients with heart failure, obesity, and diabetes, similar to those without diabetes. The trial, conducted in patients…
Patients taking semaglutide may have higher rate of “altered skin sensations” and alopecia, finds review
A review has found that patients taking semaglutide may experience a higher rate of altered skin sensations and alopecia. These side effects should be considered when prescribing this medication. Additionally,…
Heali Contracts With California Medicaid, Unveils Medical Nutrition Therapy Tool
Heali, a food as medicine platform, has partnered with Medicaid in California to provide personalized nutrition plans for over 200 chronic conditions through its AI-driven app. The company aims to…
Senior House Officer in Ophthalmology – Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital
The Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital is a specialist hospital for eye, ear, nose, throat, and head and neck disorders. It is a University Teaching Hospital with a history…
Twice-yearly injectable antihypertensive drug lowers BP at 6 months: KARDIA-2
The phase 2 KARDIA-2 study showed that a single subcutaneous dose of zilebesiran, an investigational RNA interference agent, reduced systolic blood pressure when added to other antihypertensive medications. The drug…
Grail plan for evaluating its Galleri cancer liquid biopsy challenged- STAT
Grail, a cancer screening firm, is using a blood test called Galleri to detect multiple types of tumors early. However, the clinical trial endpoint for this test is being challenged.…
Meet Clostridium butyricum—the bacteria that helps keep us feeling our best
Clostridium butyricum, a hardworking microbe found in the gut and in soil, plays a crucial role in our health. It produces the short-chain fatty acid butyrate, which benefits intestinal cells.…