Blood pressure and cholesterol gaps shrink among older adults with obesity

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	Blood pressure and cholesterol gaps shrink among older adults with obesity Over the last three decades, differences in unhealthy cholesterol levels and blood pressure between older adults with obesity and those with a normal Body Mass Index (BMI) have narrowed or disappeared in several high-income countries, suggests a study published in The Lancet.

	Yogurt, prebiotics, and probiotics link to lower colorectal cancer odds in U.S. adults A national NHANES analysis of 9,405 U.S. adults aged 50 and older found that any yogurt, prebiotic, or probiotic consumption was associated with about 50% lower odds of self-reported colorectal cancer. Because the study was cross-sectional, it cannot prove causation but supports further research into microbiota-targeted dietary strategies.

			Plant-based diets offer heart benefits but may require supplements A study reveals unsupplemented vegan diets in Northeast China lead to micronutrient deficiencies, despite benefits for body composition and cholesterol levels.

			New genome editing tool unlocks fungi's hidden drug-producing potential Researchers have spent decades-and billions of dollars-sequencing animal and crop genomes, but fungi have historically been the forgotten middle child of genomics, only noticed when they're ruining bread or colonizing toes.

	Some statins may increase erectile dysfunction risk Research indicates that certain statins, particularly atorvastatin and simvastatin, may elevate the risk of erectile dysfunction, impacting men's health.

	Thirty years of data reveal changing heart health trends in obesity A study reveals narrowing gaps in blood pressure and cholesterol between obesity and normal BMI, highlighting evolving cardiometabolic risks over three decades.

	Updated ABCs framework gives clinicians a clearer path to prevent heart disease A 2026 State-of-the-Art review updates the ABCs of cardiovascular disease prevention to help clinicians apply contemporary risk assessment, lifestyle, pharmacologic, and cardiometabolic strategies in routine care. The framework emphasizes PREVENT™ risk equations, Life’s Essential 8, CKM syndrome, obesity care, lipid lowering, blood pressure control, healthy aging, heart failure prevention, and atrial fibrillation management.

	Global study reveals country-specific patterns in dementia risk factors A major, USC-led study of more than 214,000 older adults across 14 countries and regions finds that the most common controllable risk factors for dementia - such as low education, high blood pressure and smoking - vary widely from country to country, meaning a one-size-fits-all approach to prevention won't work everywhere.

	How biomarker testing is supporting the growth of longevity medicine Longevity medicine relies on advanced biomarker analysis to support preventive healthcare and more personalized patient management.

	Study tracks why rural residents face higher chronic disease risks Following the release of data from Assumption Parish earlier this year, researchers at LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center have published the first set of data from the Risks Underlying Rural Areas Longitudinal, or RURAL, Heart and Lung study in Franklin Parish. The data book for Franklin Parish is now available to explore.

	Neutral lipids may act as functional medium for controlling supramolecular polymerization The formation of supramolecular polymers within living cells is an emerging strategy for regulating cellular functions, and lipid droplets (LDs) are promising environments for such processes.

	Persistent high cortisol levels increase hypertension risk in patients with adrenal tumors A major new study, published today in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology has shown that cortisol levels in patients with adrenal tumours are far less stable than previously assumed.

	McMaster researchers uncover why statins cause painful muscle side effects Millions of people rely on statins - a medication used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

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