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For opioid victims, payouts fall short while governments reap millions

Christopher Julian's opioid journey is familiar to many Americans.

8 Apr 2025

$Diet and exercise habits in your 60s linked to lower fracture and heart death risk$

Diet and exercise habits in your 60s linked to lower fracture and heart death risk

A long-term study in older adults links higher-quality diets to lower risks of hip fracture and cardiovascular death. Researchers suggest that framing bone health through heart disease awareness may better engage men in preventive action.

7 Apr 2025

Hospital addiction consultation service boosts treatment initiation for opioid use disorder

Specialized hospital services that aid people with opioid use disorder regardless of why they are admitted can boost the number of patients who begin treatment with FDA-approved medication for opioid use disorder and increase the likelihood they remain engaged in that care once discharged, according to a new study.

7 Apr 2025

Major cancer prevention report on dietary and lifestyle patterns released today

World Cancer Research Fund International has released a major new report on Dietary and Lifestyle Patterns (DLPs) and their role in cancer prevention, which is out today (2 April 2025).

7 Apr 2025

Two-week diet swap reveals stark difference: Western vs. African heritage diets on immunity

Researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial in Tanzania to examine how switching between African heritage and Western diets affects immune and metabolic health. They found that a Western diet increases inflammation and disease risk, while heritage diets and fermented beverages like Mbege have anti-inflammatory benefits.

7 Apr 2025

Medical cannabis may help reduce cravings and improve recovery outcomes

A new pilot study from UBC Okanagan and Thompson Rivers University examined how medically supervised cannabis use in a residential recovery home may support people in treatment for substance use challenges.

4 Apr 2025

New study reveals hidden spread of C. diff in intensive care units

One of the most common health care-associated infections spreads within intensive care units (ICUs) more than three times more than previously thought, new research has found.

4 Apr 2025

Swedish study highlights prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders

Out of 206 fourth-grade students, 19 met criteria for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. This was found in a pilot study conducted at the University of Gothenburg.

4 Apr 2025

Study identifies 17 modifiable risk factors shared between stroke, dementia, and depression

Age-related brain diseases such as stroke, dementia, and late-life depression are a debilitating part of growing older, but people can lower their risk of these diseases through behavioral and lifestyle changes.

3 Apr 2025

NIH trial demonstrates AI's effectiveness in opioid use disorder care

NIH-supported clinical trial shows AI tool as effective as healthcare providers in generating referrals to addiction specialists.

3 Apr 2025

Healthy lifestyle linked to lower mortality in cancer survivors

In 2022, the American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its nutrition and activity guidelines for cancer survivors, recommending they avoid obesity, stay physically active, eat a healthy diet, and limit alcohol intake.

3 Apr 2025

Late-starters in vaping reach high usage levels more rapidly

A new study has found that young vapers in the United States who begin using e-cigarettes after graduating from secondary/high school are likely to progress rapidly to frequent use.

3 Apr 2025

‘If they cut too much, people will die’: Health coalition pushes GOP on Medicaid funding

Tina Ewing-Wilson remembers the last time major Medicaid cuts slashed her budget.

3 Apr 2025

Exploring drug absorption models through particle size, dose, and confinement

Learn how particle size, dose, and confinement parameters advance drug absorption modeling.

From Pion Inc 3 Apr 2025

Study reveals long-term decision-making deficits due to heavy alcohol use

For the first time researchers demonstrate in an animal how heavy alcohol use leads to long-term behavioral issues by damaging brain circuits critical for decision-making.

2 Apr 2025

Study reveals hidden cardiovascular risks in real-world low-carb diets

Researchers examined a real-world low-carbohydrate high-fat (LCHF) diet population to assess links between nutrient intake and cardiovascular risk.

2 Apr 2025

Smartwatches provide a more accurate picture of people's daily drinking habits than current methods

Alcohol harm costs NHS England £3.5 billion annually, with 70 people dying every day from alcohol-related causes in the UK.

2 Apr 2025

Survey shows increased awareness of alcohol’s cancer risks

Public awareness of the link between drinking alcohol and an elevated risk of cancer has grown since last fall, with more than half of Americans now saying that regularly consuming alcohol increases your chances of later developing cancer, according to a survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania.

1 Apr 2025

Only 13% of French adults have optimal heart health—here’s what’s driving the gap

Only 13% of French adults aged 18–69 have optimal cardiovascular health, according to a national study using the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 (LE8) score. The findings highlight missed prevention opportunities and suggest that modest lifestyle changes could prevent up to 81% of cardiovascular events.

1 Apr 2025

Vitamin D monitoring during pregnancy and postpartum

Researchers determine the impact of vitamin D levels during pregnancy and their role in maternal and infant health outcomes.

1 Apr 2025

Alcohol News and Research

For opioid victims, payouts fall short while governments reap millions

Diet and exercise habits in your 60s linked to lower fracture and heart death risk

Hospital addiction consultation service boosts treatment initiation for opioid use disorder

Major cancer prevention report on dietary and lifestyle patterns released today

Two-week diet swap reveals stark difference: Western vs. African heritage diets on immunity

Medical cannabis may help reduce cravings and improve recovery outcomes

New study reveals hidden spread of C. diff in intensive care units

Swedish study highlights prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders

Study identifies 17 modifiable risk factors shared between stroke, dementia, and depression

NIH trial demonstrates AI's effectiveness in opioid use disorder care

Healthy lifestyle linked to lower mortality in cancer survivors

Late-starters in vaping reach high usage levels more rapidly

‘If they cut too much, people will die’: Health coalition pushes GOP on Medicaid funding

Exploring drug absorption models through particle size, dose, and confinement

Study reveals long-term decision-making deficits due to heavy alcohol use

Study reveals hidden cardiovascular risks in real-world low-carb diets

Smartwatches provide a more accurate picture of people's daily drinking habits than current methods

Survey shows increased awareness of alcohol’s cancer risks

Only 13% of French adults have optimal heart health—here’s what’s driving the gap

Vitamin D monitoring during pregnancy and postpartum

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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