Fasting-Mimicking Diet Provides Unique Cardiovascular Benefits: Study
A new study compared the cardiovascular benefits of a fasting-mimicking diet to the Mediterranean diet. The fasting-mimicking diet aims to mimic fasting while allowing some food intake, involving cycles of…
Nephrocare India raises Rs 8.08 crore in pre-IPO round
Nephrocare India has secured Rs 8.08 crore in a pre-IPO round of funding. The company uses cookies for analytics, advertising, and to improve its site, and users agree to their…
How Can Hospitals Prepare for 2024’s Cyberthreats?
Healthcare cyberattacks have doubled this year, with over 100 million people having their health data exposed. Many hospitals are unprepared for sophisticated cybercriminal attacks, but there are steps they can…
January 2024: Raising Awareness for Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's Awareness Month is a campaign led by the Alzheimer Society to focus on the importance of early detection, fostering a compassionate society, and promoting research for Alzheimer's and dementia.…
Research, news and advancements in 2023
Healio highlights the most impactful research, news, and advancements in orthopedics from the year, including new treatments for low back pain using high-dose allogeneic disc progenitor cells, the potential benefits…
UnitedHealth abruptly reversed restrictions on Medicare rehab care
UnitedHealth Group used secret rules to deny rehabilitation care to specific groups of seriously ill patients, including those in nursing homes or with cognitive impairment. The company's internal documents describe…
Receipt of novel hormonal therapy for advanced prostate cancer varies with race
A study found that Medicare beneficiaries with advanced prostate cancer received different levels of novel hormonal therapy (NHT) depending on their race. The study, which included 3,748 men with advanced…
Microbial decoration enhances drug delivery specificity and safety
A new publication in Acta Materia Medica journal discusses the importance of microorganisms in physiological and metabolic processes and their potential role in drug delivery. Microbial decoration, which involves altering…
The Truth About Beet Juice
Beet juice, often overlooked as a superfood, has been shown to have numerous health benefits. It can boost stamina, improve blood flow, and lower blood pressure due to its high…
Light Activity in Childhood May Lower Cholesterol
A study found that light physical activity during childhood is more effective than moderate to vigorous physical activity in lowering blood cholesterol levels. The research analyzed data from 792 children…