Bariatric surgery most effective for long-term BP control among obese people
A study found that bariatric surgery is the most effective method for long-term blood pressure control among obese individuals. The study concluded that lifestyle interventions and pharmacotherapy are not as…
Believing Amazon’s Job Cuts Signal an Exit From Healthcare Would Be ‘Overly Simplistic,’ Expert Says
Amazon has recently cut hundreds of jobs in the healthcare sector, sparking speculation about the company's future in the industry. However, industry experts caution against oversimplifying the situation, pointing to…
AHA Advisory Focuses on Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome
The American Heart Association (AHA) has issued a new presidential advisory highlighting the cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, which encompasses obesity, type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and cardiovascular disease risk.…
Amazon reportedly to cut hundreds of healthcare jobs
Amazon is reportedly cutting over 100 jobs at One Medical and Amazon Pharmacy to decrease operating losses. The job cuts could amount to several hundred as part of a company-wide…
Even in Bright-Blue California, Abortion Is on the Ballot
The race to replace the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein in California is highlighting the issue of reproductive rights, with abortion being a key focus. Democratic candidates are emphasizing their…
Long Covid study tests exercise as treatment option
The REGAIN study by UK researchers involved an online program to aid people with long Covid, focusing on mental health therapy and exercise guidance. 485 subjects were divided into two…
Public health funding settlement is “nowhere near enough” leaders warn
Preventative services such as sexual health and weight management are facing a funding shortage next year, which will not be enough to reverse the impact of a decade of budget…
PROX1/α-SMA correlated with colorectal cancer progression, poor outcomes and therapeutic resistance
A new research paper titled "PROX1 interaction with α-SMA-rich cancer-associated fibroblasts facilitates colorectal cancer progression and correlates with poor clinical outcomes and therapeutic resistance" has been published in Aging. The…
1.6% of women and girls have debilitating Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
A global review of studies found that about 1.6% of women and girls meet criteria for Pre Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). The data suggests this equates to around 31 million…
What Counts as a ‘Low Carb’ Diet and Is It Right for You?
A recent study published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition found that there is a lack of consensus within the scientific community about what "low carb" means. Most…