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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 US 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…
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New Study Marks Declines in Unnecessary Surgery for Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer ranks as a major cause of cancer-related deaths among men in the United States. But a promising new study from the University of Michigan, published in JAMA Oncology, reveals a significant shift that could substantially impact patient care and outcomes. The research shows that the rate of unnecessary prostatectomies for men diagnosed with…
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Heart Disease Deaths Linked to Common Plastic Chemicals, Study Reveals
Daily exposure to phthalates, chemicals commonly used in producing plastic household items, may be linked to over 356,000 global deaths from heart disease in 2018 alone, a new analysis indicates. This study, led by researchers at NYU Langone Health, sheds light on the significant dangers these chemicals pose to human health. Phthalates, found in a…
