Study links ultra-processed food intake to poorer thigh muscle quality

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	Study links ultra-processed food intake to poorer thigh muscle quality A Radiology study of 615 adults at risk for knee osteoarthritis found that higher ultra-processed food intake was associated with greater fat infiltration in thigh muscles on MRI, a marker of poorer muscle quality. The association remained after adjustment for BMI, was stronger in models using abdominal circumference, and did not differ significantly by sex.

	Researchers identify molecular link between autoimmune disease and lymphoma risk Patients with autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis have an increased risk of developing lymphoma, a form of blood cancer that affects the lymphatic system.

			Why AI is becoming a powerful tool in cancer drug discovery This Perspective reviews how AI is moving drug discovery from long, costly experimental pipelines toward earlier clinical translation, with an AI-designed TNIK inhibitor trial serving as an important proof-of-feasibility reference point.

			What are the best alternatives to opioids for chronic pain relief This article examines emerging non-opioid strategies for chronic pain, from targeted ion-channel drugs and anti-inflammatory biologics to neuromodulation, behavioral therapies, and digital pain tools. It highlights how precision, multimodal care may improve pain control while reducing reliance on opioids.

			Ultra-processed diets may harm muscle health Ultra-processed food diets may impair muscle health, with MRI findings showing increased fat infiltration in individuals at risk for knee osteoarthritis.

	Three essential biomarkers for measuring immune activation Accurate measurement of HMGB-1, neopterin and sIL-2R supports reliable assessment of immune activation across clinical and research applications.

	Proteomics and AI bring earlier risk prediction into sharper focus This review examines how high-throughput proteomics is expanding precision medicine by improving biomarker discovery, disease prediction, and drug development. It also shows how AI is helping researchers interpret complex proteomic data while highlighting major barriers such as standardization, validation, and clinical translation.

	Key gene variants tied to developmental dysplasia of the hip and osteoarthritis Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a polygenetic disorder that increases the risk of hip osteoarthritis.

	An Arm and a Leg: The accidental architect of America’s drug patent problem Depending on whom you ask, Alfred Engelberg could be a hero or a villain in the story of American pharmaceuticals.

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