How Does Diet Affect Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease?
Diet plays a crucial role in managing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), with key recommendations including elevating the head of the bed, allowing a gap between meals and bedtime, and weight…
Being Moderately Overweight Lowers Cardiovascular Death Risk In Older Adults With Diabetes: Study
Maintaining a healthy weight is important for reducing cardiovascular risks in individuals with type 2 diabetes. A study presented at the European Congress on Obesity found that for diabetes patients…
5 persons sentenced to life imprisonment
In the Bhubaneshwar Doctor Couple murder case, five persons have been sentenced to life imprisonment. The couple was brutally murdered, and the perpetrators have been held accountable for their actions.…
Insurer “Delay and Deny” Practices Continue to Threaten Patients’ Timely Access to Gastrointestinal Care – It’s Time for Reform
Patients with gastrointestinal (GI) health issues like rectal bleeding and inflammatory bowel disease need timely colonoscopies and endoscopies for individualized treatment plans. However, insurance practices like prior authorization often delay…
Recognizing HIE: A Call for Advocacy
Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) is a leading cause of infant mortality and disability globally, affecting 2-3 per 1,000 live births in high-income countries and up to 30 per 1,000 live…
Psychological distress a consequence of, contributor to cancer treatment delays
A study found that psychological distress related to a cancer diagnosis can lead to intentional delays in treatment. Patients often felt an urgency to start treatment but also identified fear…
Lenmeldy, GLP-1s and Oprah, autoimmune disease
Adam's Biotech Scorecard is a new newsletter offering insights on the biotech industry by senior reporter Adam Feuerstein. In the latest issue, topics include FDA approval for Akebia Therapeutics' Vafseo,…
Study suggests high blood pressure could begin in childhood
Children and teenagers who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop high blood pressure as adults, according to new research presented at the European Congress on Obesity. The…
DNA repair process key to memory formation, study finds
Researchers in a study published in Nature found that DNA damage in the hippocampus neurons during learning triggers a cascade of molecular events leading to memory formation. The study focused…
5 Mistakes Parents Make With Teens
Parenting a teenager or tween can be challenging as they test limits and push boundaries. It is important to focus on your child's interests and hobbies, even if you don't…