Category: Health
Polio nearly beaten, but fake records, weak vaccine and missteps fuel its return
The World Health Organization has closed in on its bold goal of eradicating polio several times, but the paralytic virus is entrenched in parts of
Scientists reveal how rare gene mutations drive schizophrenia risk
Researchers analyzed the largest exome-sequencing dataset to date and identified new rare coding variants and genes linked to schizophrenia risk. The study highlights converging genetic
Impulsivity shapes diet and gut bacteria in healthy adults, study finds
Impulsivity in healthy adults is linked to unhealthy dietary choices, such as higher intake of alcohol and sugary drinks and lower fiber consumption. These dietary
HIV trial points to semaglutide as a new anti-aging contender
Once-weekly semaglutide significantly slowed epigenetic aging in adults with HIV-associated lipohypertrophy, as measured by multiple DNA methylation clocks in a randomized controlled trial. These exploratory
Weight loss doubles when eating minimally processed foods over ultra-processed alternatives
When given nutritionally matched diets, participants lost twice as much weight eating minimally processed foods compared to ultra-processed foods, suggesting that cutting down on processing
AI spots hidden diabetes risk even when test results look normal
Researchers used continuous glucose monitoring and multimodal data from over 3,000 people to reveal hidden patterns in glucose spikes across normoglycemia, prediabetes, and type 2
Obesity jab patients need a plan to stop weight coming back, health experts say
Patients coming off Wegovy or Mounjaro should have support and advice for at least a year afterwards, NHS told.
Cardiovascular disease mortality varies among Asian Indian, Chinese, Filipino Americans
Cardiovascular risk factor and disease mortality vary significantly among Asian Indians, Chinese, and Filipino Americans, with Filipino Americans having the highest mortality across most cardiovascular
Integrating human and animal health care increases access to services for homeless youth
Every year, nearly 2 million young Americans experience homelessness. As many as a quarter of them own pets, which can be both a crucial source
Korean scientists say they developed oral drug against COVID-19
A group of scientists has confirmed the efficacy of a new oral anti-viral treatment, called CP-COV03 or Xafty, against COVID-19 after a clinical trial.
Understanding the importance of B vitamins for health
Eight different vitamins make up the B complex, and they all play crucial roles in the body, such as producing energy, keeping our nervous system
Psychedelic and non-hallucinogenic drugs promote neuroplasticity through shared pathways
Understanding exactly how psychedelics promote new connections in the brain is critical to developing targeted, non-hallucinogenic therapeutics that can treat neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric diseases.
New Swiss study probes lingering fatigue after Legionnaires’ disease
Researchers in Switzerland launched the LongLEGIO study to compare the long-term health impacts of Legionnaires’ disease and other bacterial pneumonias. Baseline data reveal key differences