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Antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines and anti-inflammatory drugs associated with reduced dementia risk

Antibiotics, antivirals, vaccinations and anti-inflammatory medication are associated with reduced risk of dementia, according to new research that looked at health data from over 130 million individuals.

21 Jan 2025

Study links increased glyphosate exposure to harmful effects on infant health

Increased exposure to glyphosate, one of the most widely used herbicides in the United States and much of the world, harms infant health in U.S. agricultural counties, according to a new study by two University of Oregon economists.

21 Jan 2025

Azvudine beats paxlovid in reducing COVID-19 deaths

In hospitalized COVID-19 patients, azvudine shows lower all-cause mortality and fewer adverse events than Paxlovid, with added antitumor effects observed.

21 Jan 2025

Calorie labels cut intake slightly, but alcohol impact unclear

Calorie labels on food may lower calorie intake, but findings on alcohol are inconclusive, indicating a gap in research for effective public health strategies.

21 Jan 2025

What drives acne relapse? New study explores isotretinoin outcomes

New research suggests that increasing cumulative isotretinoin dosage could significantly reduce acne recurrence and the need for retreatment, offering hope for long-term skin clarity.

20 Jan 2025

Meet Wanda: The AI-generated influencer spreading cancer prevention messages

AI-generated influencers can effectively spread cancer prevention messages on social media at a low cost, offering a scalable solution for public health campaigns.

20 Jan 2025

Autistic transgender people report poorer healthcare experiences

Researchers at the Autism Research Centre at Cambridge University found that these individuals also report experiencing lower quality healthcare than both autistic and non-autistic people whose gender identity matches their sex assigned at birth (cisgender).

20 Jan 2025

Expert consensus provides unified framework for prostate cancer care in China

While prostate cancer is becoming more prevalent among middle-aged and elderly men in China, clinical practice still faces considerable challenges due to the lack of unified guidelines and high-level evidence on several aspects of patient care.

20 Jan 2025

Exploring the use of genomic classifier tests in prostate cancer risk stratification

A systematic review found that while genomic classifier (GC) tests may influence risk classifications or treatment decisions for patients with localized prostate cancer (PCa), there is a need for better data on their cost-effectiveness, clinical utility, and their impact on racial and ethnic groups, particularly Black men.

20 Jan 2025

Study sheds light on the incidence and risk factors of female sexual dysfunction in Chinese women

Female sexual dysfunction (FSD), a condition affecting women's sexual arousal, desire, orgasm, or pain, has been identified as a hidden epidemic in China with a higher incidence in rural areas compared to urban ones.

20 Jan 2025

Gut microbes and plant foods: a powerful duo for healthy aging

Gut microbiota and phytochemicals synergize to produce bioactive metabolites that combat aging, reduce inflammation, and enhance healthspan by supporting gut and systemic health.

20 Jan 2025

TyG index linked to obesity measures can predict hypertension risk in US adults

A study found that the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, combined with obesity measures, significantly correlates with hypertension risk in American adults, offering potential for improved cardiovascular risk assessment.

20 Jan 2025

Rising Toscana virus infections in Italy highlight climate-driven health risks

A recent study reveals a sharp rise in neuroinvasive Toscana virus infections in Italy from 2022 to 2023, driven by climate factors and expanding geographic spread.

20 Jan 2025

Benefits and risks of popular weight-loss drugs revealed

Demand for weight-loss medications sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy continues to surge, with a recent study reporting one in eight Americans has taken or is currently using the drugs to treat diabetes, heart disease or obesity.

20 Jan 2025

Breakthrough study maps critical structure of Nipah virus polymerase

Scientists at Harvard Medical School and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine have mapped a critical component of the Nipah virus, a highly lethal bat-borne pathogen that has caused outbreaks in humans almost every year since it was identified in 1999.

20 Jan 2025

Study reveals how children's immune systems react to cancer

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and the Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital in Sweden have determined how children's immune systems react to different kinds of cancer depending on their age.

20 Jan 2025

Brain implant decodes finger movements in paralysis patient, enabling video game play

Researchers developed a brain-computer interface that decodes finger movements, empowering paralysis patients to engage in video gaming and leisure activities.

20 Jan 2025

Researchers create an atlas of health associations for GLP-1 receptor agonists

Insights from a study on GLP-1 receptor agonists reveal benefits for cardiometabolic health, with notable risks for gastrointestinal and musculoskeletal issues.

20 Jan 2025

Study explores waist circumference's link to mortality risk in diabetic individuals

Waist circumference (WC) is closely associated with metabolic diseases, including diabetes mellitus (DM), metabolic syndrome, and mortality.

20 Jan 2025

New review highlights zoonotic infection risks in the Canadian Arctic

A new review on zoonotic infections - diseases transmitted by animals - in the Canadian Arctic provides timely guidance to clinicians as the region experiences heightened global interest as well as climate change, which threatens the region and increases risk of disease transmission.

20 Jan 2025