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Chromium-rich fiber supplement keeps you fuller and reduces insulin spikes

A single dose of a chromium-enriched glucomannan-fructo-oligosaccharide fiber complex significantly reduced postprandial insulin and increased fullness in healthy adults, without affecting blood glucose. These findings highlight the potential of this functional fiber blend to support appetite control and metabolic health.

10 Jun 2025

Psilocybin rewires the brain for weeks, study finds

Psilocybin induces consistent and sustained changes in brain network connectivity, particularly between the hippocampus and default mode network, as shown using high-resolution fMRI in healthy adults. These neural effects, distinct from those produced by methylphenidate, may underlie the drug’s psychological benefits and were reproducible within individuals over time.

10 Jun 2025

Is it time to rethink dairy? Here’s what 25 years of research reveals for women

A 25-year Finnish cohort study found that higher intake of liquid dairy products lowers the risk of osteoporotic and general fractures in older women. Cheese consumption was specifically linked to reduced hip fracture risk, while overall fracture risk was unaffected by cheese.

10 Jun 2025

Is that evening glass of wine really good for your heart?

A comprehensive AHA review finds overwhelming evidence that heavy alcohol use increases cardiovascular disease risk, while the benefits of low-to-moderate drinking remain unproven and uncertain. The authors recommend prioritizing proven heart-healthy habits over alcohol for cardiovascular protection.

10 Jun 2025

Weight loss drug semaglutide proven safe and effective for people with schizophrenia

Diabetic weight loss medications are effective for people with schizophrenia without affecting psychotic symptoms, University of Queensland researchers have found.

10 Jun 2025

Using causal machine learning to identify potential ALS treatments

Potential treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neurodegenerative diseases may already be out there in the form of drugs prescribed for other conditions.

10 Jun 2025

Weekly risperidone capsule delivers consistent drug levels for schizophrenia patients

For many patients with schizophrenia, other psychiatric illnesses, or diseases such as hypertension and asthma, it can be difficult to take their medicine every day.

10 Jun 2025

Lung cells in COPD patients show higher levels of soot-like carbon deposits

Cells taken from the lungs of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a larger accumulation of soot-like carbon deposits compared to cells taken from people who smoke but do not have COPD, according to a study published today (Wednesday) in ERJ Open Research.

10 Jun 2025

Eliminating stellate cells reduces liver metastasis in mouse models

The prestigious journal Hepatology Communications reports on the discovery by the Cancer and Translational Medicine research group of the University of the Basque Country (EHU).

10 Jun 2025

Study reveals a unique vulnerability in melanoma patients with neurofibromin 1 mutations

Increased activity in a specific biological pathway may explain why many patients with a deadly form of skin cancer do not respond to the latest cancer treatments, a new study shows.

10 Jun 2025

Global cancer experts gather in Kenya to improve care across Sub-Saharan Africa

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)-an alliance of leading cancer centers in the United States-is joining the African Cancer Coalition (ACC) to update cancer treatment recommendations during the American Cancer Society (ACS) 2025 Global Academy Regional Workshop: Sub-Saharan Africa, in Nairobi, Kenya, June 9-11.

10 Jun 2025

CT colonography outperforms stool DNA testing in cost and effectiveness

Compared to stool DNA testing, researchers found that CT colonography is a cost-saving and clinically effective method for colorectal cancer screening, according to a study was published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

10 Jun 2025

Simulation training at NYU Langone helps cut stroke response times

When it comes to treating strokes, time-to-intervention is most critical. About 1.9 million brain cells die on average for each minute that a large vessel stroke goes untreated.

10 Jun 2025

Novel self-propelled ferroptosis nanoinducer achieves deeper penetration into tumor tissues

A novel self-propelled ferroptosis nanoinducer developed by Southern Medical University was able to achieve deeper penetration into tumor tissues to show enhanced anti-cancer effects, while remaining considerable biocompatibility.

10 Jun 2025

Real-world study finds lower weight loss with GLP-1 drugs due to early discontinuation

A Cleveland Clinic study shows that semaglutide and tirzepatide – injectable GLP-1 drugs for obesity – produce smaller weight loss in a real-world setting because patients discontinue treatment or use lower maintenance dosages.

10 Jun 2025

Symptom asymmetry influences how Parkinson’s patients process emotions

New study shows dopamine treatments and symptom asymmetry impact patients differently.

10 Jun 2025

New guideline puts lifestyle interventions at the forefront of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes care

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) has published the first clinical practice guideline to put lifestyle interventions at the forefront of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes care.

10 Jun 2025

Digital twin technology improves diabetes control with artificial pancreas

New technology that allows a University of Virginia-developed artificial pancreas system to adapt to users' changing bodies – and lets users test changes to how the system operates – improved control of their type 1 diabetes, a study has found.

10 Jun 2025

Dr. Stephen Ross’s research into psychedelic medicine expands therapeutic frontiers

In a comprehensive Genomic Press Interview published today, Dr. Stephen Ross, a leading figure in psychedelic medicine at New York University (NYU), reveals how a serendipitous conversation in 2006 launched his journey into investigating psychedelic compounds as potential breakthrough treatments for some of psychiatry's most challenging conditions.

10 Jun 2025

Inhibiting cancer cells' energy source with natural acid ester

Looking to nature for answers to complex questions can reveal new and unprecedented results that can even affect cells on molecular levels.

10 Jun 2025

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Chromium-rich fiber supplement keeps you fuller and reduces insulin spikes

Psilocybin rewires the brain for weeks, study finds

Is it time to rethink dairy? Here’s what 25 years of research reveals for women

Is that evening glass of wine really good for your heart?

Weight loss drug semaglutide proven safe and effective for people with schizophrenia

Using causal machine learning to identify potential ALS treatments

Weekly risperidone capsule delivers consistent drug levels for schizophrenia patients

Lung cells in COPD patients show higher levels of soot-like carbon deposits

Eliminating stellate cells reduces liver metastasis in mouse models

Study reveals a unique vulnerability in melanoma patients with neurofibromin 1 mutations

Global cancer experts gather in Kenya to improve care across Sub-Saharan Africa

CT colonography outperforms stool DNA testing in cost and effectiveness

Simulation training at NYU Langone helps cut stroke response times

Novel self-propelled ferroptosis nanoinducer achieves deeper penetration into tumor tissues

Real-world study finds lower weight loss with GLP-1 drugs due to early discontinuation

Symptom asymmetry influences how Parkinson’s patients process emotions

New guideline puts lifestyle interventions at the forefront of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes care

Digital twin technology improves diabetes control with artificial pancreas

Dr. Stephen Ross’s research into psychedelic medicine expands therapeutic frontiers

Inhibiting cancer cells' energy source with natural acid ester

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