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Drug to Slow Alzheimer’s Confirmed Safe in New Study
An Alzheimer’s therapy, lecanemab, was initially met with excitement when the FDA approved it in 2023 for its ability to modestly slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Interest waned somewhat when side effects like brain swelling and bleeding emerged during clinical trials. Now, a new study by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis…
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Essential Health Tips for Women: Heart, Kidney and Metabolic Wellness
Millions of women may be unknowingly living with risk factors that link heart, kidney and metabolic health — conditions that collectively elevate the risk of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death among women. The American Heart Association is shedding light on this critical issue through its new CKM — cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic — health initiative. “Despite…
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Vitamin Supplements Can Slow Down Glaucoma Progression
A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, published in Cell Reports Medicine, has unveiled that vitamin supplements can significantly decelerate the progression of glaucoma, a disease that progressively damages the optic nerve and can lead to vision loss or blindness. Glaucoma is typically managed by lowering eye pressure through eye drops, laser treatments or…
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New Study Reveals Widespread Eating Disorders Among College Students
Eating disorders among college students are more prevalent and diverse than previously thought, according to a new study led by Washington University in St. Louis. This research, published in The International Journal of Eating Disorders, reveals that eating disorders do not discriminate based on race or ethnicity, challenging long-held stereotypes about who suffers from these…
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New Study Unveils Major Life Expectancy Disparities Across U.S. States
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) have uncovered significant disparities in life expectancy across U.S. states, exposing the profound influence of regional public health policies, social conditions and environmental factors on lifespans. The comprehensive study, published in JAMA Network Open, analyzed over 179 million deaths from 1969 to 2020. By examining life…
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New Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Increased Health Risks
Consumption of ultra-processed foods, including sugary beverages, potato chips and packaged cookies, may drastically affect health, according to research to be presented at the ACC Asia 2025 Together with SCS 36th Annual Scientific Meeting occurring on May 9-11 in Singapore. The study links these foods to a range of adverse health outcomes, such as hypertension, heart…
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Innovative Face Mask Detects Kidney Disease From Your Breath
Researchers from the University of Rome have developed a face mask that can detect chronic kidney disease (CKD) through a simple breath test, potentially revolutionizing how the disease is diagnosed and monitored. This breakthrough face mask, featuring an embedded gas sensor, promises a non-invasive, cost-effective alternative to traditional diagnostic methods. Chronic kidney disease affects millions…
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Exercise Promotes Brain Health and Slow Aging
In a new study, researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), in collaboration with the Queensland Brain Institute in Australia, have unveiled compelling evidence that physical activity greatly benefits brain health, potentially reducing the risk of dementia and promoting healthy brain aging. Published in the medical journal The Lancet, the study emphasizes…
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New Study Highlights Shift in Mental Health Treatment
Psychotherapy is taking center stage in American mental health care as the use of psychiatric medications without accompanying therapy declines, revealed an eye-opening study led by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Columbia University Irving Medical Center. The findings, published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, indicate a notable shift from a medication-centric…
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New Study Links Gut Bacteria to Rheumatoid Arthritis
In a new study, researchers led by The Ohio State University College of Medicine have discovered a pivotal connection between “good” gut bacteria and the onset of rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic autoimmune disease. This finding offers a new perspective on how gut health can influence systemic autoimmune conditions. Over the years, the research team meticulously…
