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Sex-specific changes in gluteus maximus shape linked to aging and metabolic health

The shape of the gluteus maximus muscle in the buttocks changes in different ways with aging, lifestyle, frailty, osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes, and these changes differ between women and men, according to new research being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

25 Nov 2025

Ultra-processed foods linked to rise in prediabetes risk

The study reveals that ultra-processed foods heighten prediabetes risk in young adults with obesity history, stressing the importance of healthy eating habits.

25 Nov 2025

Fluoride levels in U.S. drinking water linked to better teen cognition

Fluoride exposure in childhood supports academic achievement but lacks measurable cognitive benefits in later adulthood, according to a landmark U.S. study.

25 Nov 2025

Focused ultrasound combined with chemotherapy improves survival in glioblastoma patients

Patients with the deadliest form of brain cancer, glioblastoma, who received MRI-guided focused ultrasound with standard-of-care chemotherapy had a nearly 40 percent increase in overall survival in a landmark trial of 34 patients led by University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers.

24 Nov 2025

'Mental model' approach shown to reduce effects of misinformation about mRNA vaccines

Correcting misinformation after it has gone viral is a common way of informing the public that what they've encountered may be inaccurate, lack context, be unproven, or be demonstrably false.

24 Nov 2025

Trust between general practitioners and patients deepens over time, study finds

In this study, researchers aimed to understand how general practitioners experience trust in their patients, and how that trust affects patient care. Researchers interviewed 25 general practitioners across Australia.

24 Nov 2025

Study links higher glycemic index diets with increased lung cancer risk

In this study, researchers examined whether people who follow higher-GI or higher-GL diets have different risks of developing lung cancer.

24 Nov 2025

New report outlines recommendations to improve chronic disease care for Latinos

Latinos face significant health disparities, especially in chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, asthma, and cancer.

24 Nov 2025

Higher continuity of care linked with fewer acute preventable hospitalizations

Continuity of care has been linked with fewer hospitalizations. This study examined whether better continuity is helpful for acute, potentially preventable hospitalizations that might be avoided with regular care.

24 Nov 2025

Nationwide decline in rural family physicians continues despite workforce efforts

In this study, researchers used the American Medical Association Physician Masterfile to identify family physicians aged 65 years or younger in the U.S. actively practicing outpatient care from 2017 to 2023.

24 Nov 2025

Study finds moderate readiness for AI use among young family physicians in Europe

In this study, researchers surveyed 134 young family physicians from 20 European countries to understand how ready they are to use AI in primary care.

24 Nov 2025

New platform enables unbiased evaluation of AI algorithms for diabetic eye screening

Researchers have developed the world's first real-world head-to-head testing platform to determine whether commercial artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms are fit for NHS use to detect disease in a fair, equitable, transparent and trustworthy way, using diabetic eye disease as the first example.

24 Nov 2025

Genetic factors behind impulsive choices tied to metabolic and mental health

Researchers from University of California San Diego have identified 11 genetic regions linked to delay discounting - the tendency to prefer smaller, immediate rewards over larger, delayed ones - shedding new light on how impulsive decision-making relates to both mental and physical health.

24 Nov 2025

Study reveals metabolic benefits of reducing ultra-processed foods in older adults

A controlled feeding study out of South Dakota State University shows that older adults who ate fewer ultra-processed foods naturally consumed fewer calories, lost weight and abdominal fat, and showed improvements in insulin, nutrient-sensing hormones, and inflammation.

24 Nov 2025

New research questions reliability of macaque models for TIGIT-targeted cancer treatments

A new study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry from UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center finds that TIGIT, an immune checkpoint receptor targeted by cancer immunotherapy drugs, triggers a different response in rhesus macaques compared to humans.

24 Nov 2025

Researchers launch phase 2 trial to test swallowing therapy for people with early Parkinson's

Swallowing difficulties, or dysphagia, affect up to 80% of people with Parkinson's disease and can lead to serious complications, including malnutrition, aspiration and reduced quality of life.

24 Nov 2025

Culturally tailored intervention helps reduce interdialytic weight gain in kidney failure care

The intervention, called Navigate-Kidney, utilizes community health workers (CHWs) to help patients undergoing hemodialysis understand and work through challenges that come with treatment, including socioeconomic factors, particularly food insecurity as well as lack of culturally responsive care, and disparities in access to health insurance and health care.

24 Nov 2025

Study uncovers how a specific immune cell may contribute to HIV persistence

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Sex-specific changes in gluteus maximus shape linked to aging and metabolic health

Ultra-processed foods linked to rise in prediabetes risk

Fluoride levels in U.S. drinking water linked to better teen cognition

Focused ultrasound combined with chemotherapy improves survival in glioblastoma patients

'Mental model' approach shown to reduce effects of misinformation about mRNA vaccines

Trust between general practitioners and patients deepens over time, study finds

Study links higher glycemic index diets with increased lung cancer risk

New report outlines recommendations to improve chronic disease care for Latinos

Higher continuity of care linked with fewer acute preventable hospitalizations

Nationwide decline in rural family physicians continues despite workforce efforts

Study finds moderate readiness for AI use among young family physicians in Europe

New platform enables unbiased evaluation of AI algorithms for diabetic eye screening

Genetic factors behind impulsive choices tied to metabolic and mental health

Study reveals metabolic benefits of reducing ultra-processed foods in older adults

New research questions reliability of macaque models for TIGIT-targeted cancer treatments

Researchers launch phase 2 trial to test swallowing therapy for people with early Parkinson's

Culturally tailored intervention helps reduce interdialytic weight gain in kidney failure care

Study uncovers how a specific immune cell may contribute to HIV persistence

Calcium-activated switch improves delivery and potency of cancer-fighting drugs

Global study reveals growing use of integrative therapies in cancer care

Extending the reach of Amperia™

Modular cleanrooms: Enhancing flexibility and compliance

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

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