Biden Said State of the Union Is Strong and Made Clear His Campaign Is Off and Running
President Joe Biden delivered a State of the Union address focusing on accomplishments in health care, as well as discussing immigration, the economy, crime, job growth, infrastructure, and international conflicts.…
No correlation found between depression, self-reported disability in MS
A study presented at ACTRIMS 2024 found no correlation between depression and self-reported disability in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), contrary to the hypothesis. The study involved a retrospective chart…
Amylyx, Alto Neuro, and Eli Lilly for the Oscars
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals announced that their ALS treatment, Relyvrio, failed to provide any benefit in a large clinical trial, leading to consideration of withdrawing the medicine. The FDA called for a…
February top picks: new beginnings
On February 1, the UK Foundation Programme Office announced changes to the specialised foundation programme recruitment, moving to a "preference informed allocation" system. This new algorithmically generated ranking system has…
Why Black Americans are at higher risk of chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease is a condition that can lead to serious health problems, and the Black community faces a higher risk due to genetics, hypertension, diabetes, and socioeconomic factors. Dr.…
Nutrients like vitamin B12 and vitamin D potentially play a role in risk of multimorbidity
A study published in BMC Public Health explored the relationship between nutrient intake and multimorbidity in women. Multimorbidity, the presence of multiple chronic illnesses, is a global health concern that…
What to Know About Treatment-Resistant Depression
Standard treatments help most people with depression, but about 30% continue to have severe symptoms after trying multiple antidepressants, known as treatment-resistant depression. For those affected, it's important not to…
A Case for Radiation Enhancement in Head and Neck Cancer
Two new exploratory studies presented at a 2024 conference highlighted the potential benefits of using radioenhancers in combination with radiation therapy for head and neck cancers. The studies showed that…
High Levels Of Cancer-Causing Benzene Detected In Some Acne Products: Independent Lab Report
An independent lab report from Valisure found high levels of the cancer-causing chemical benzene in acne products containing benzoyl peroxide. Benzoyl peroxide is used to treat acne by reducing bacteria…
Delhi doctor falls victim to sextortion racket, loses Rs 8.6 lakh
A doctor in Delhi fell victim to a sextortion racket and lost Rs 8.6 lakh. The scam involved the perpetrator threatening to leak private and sensitive information unless the victim…