Research makes strong case for broader use of GLP1 drugs to protect hearts
New research being presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD)…
Flavorings, colors and sweeteners emerge as UPF markers linked to depression risk
By tracking dozens of ingredients associated with ultra-processed foods, researchers investigated whether some components of the modern diet…
HRT linked to lower dementia risk, but timing and menopause type matter
A large UK Biobank analysis reveals how menopause type, estrogen exposure, genetics, and the timing of HRT may…
Physical Activity Paradox: Why Some Exercise Raises Dementia Risk While Leisure Workouts Protect the Brain
Not all physical activity is equal when it comes to protecting the brain from dementia. Where and why…
What 3,600 adults with diabetes revealed about lifestyle and heart health
A UK Biobank analysis followed more than 3,600 adults with type 2 diabetes to examine how diet, sleep,…
Taste preference genes drive overeating and metabolic disease risk
Ever wonder why some people crave sweets while others can take them or leave them? Preliminary findings from…
Cold-exposed mothers pass metabolic protection to male rat offspring through milk
Cold exposure during early pregnancy altered breast milk bile acids and microbial metabolism, providing male rat offspring with…
New genomic map identifies hundreds of genes governing bone health
In a global breakthrough published in Nature Genetics, researchers have successfully mapped the cells and genes that regulate…
Neuroticism and adversity dominate depression and anxiety risk in UK Biobank study
A 13-year UK Biobank analysis suggests that neuroticism, adversity, and other psychosocial pressures may explain more of the…
Genetic data may predict steroid side effect risk
Oral corticosteroids (OCSs) are widely used and effective in the treatment of chronic inflammatory conditions such as arthritis,…
Blood protein signature can predict lung cancer risk before diagnosis
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and University College London (UCL), funded by Cancer Research UK and the…
Machine learning model predicts liver cancer risk with high accuracy
Bottom line: A machine learning model that analyzes patient demographics, electronic health record data, and routine blood test…