(MedPage Today) — A public health group and a top-tier journal will partner to publish an alternative to the CDC’s flagship weekly publication that has been diminished under the Trump administration. The Center for Infectious Disease Research…
A new review suggests that vitamin D supplements may help protect the ends of our chromosomes, known as telomeres, which play a vital role in slowing the aging process. This finding has raised hopes that the “sunshine vitamin” could support longer-lasting health. Researchers found that taking 2,000 IU (international units, a standard measure for vitamins) … Read more
(MedPage Today) — BERLIN — A single infusion of the investigational PRAME-directed T-cell receptor T-cell therapy anzutresgene autoleucel (anzu-cel) showed encouraging antitumor activity in patients with previously treated advanced or metastatic…
For decades, scientists have known that Alzheimer’s disease is marked by sticky plaques and tangled proteins in the brain. In recent years, research has also shown that the brain’s blood vessels play an important role in how the disease develops. Yet despite decades of progress, this deeper understanding has not led to fully effective treatments. … Read more
(MedPage Today) — Gum disease was linked with white matter hyperintensities, an imaging marker of cerebral small vessel disease, data from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) cohort showed. Among 1,143 ARIC participants, periodontal…
A tiny wireless chip placed at the back of the eye, combined with a pair of advanced smart glasses, has partially restored vision to people suffering from an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration. In a clinical study led by Stanford Medicine and international collaborators, 27 of the 32 participants regained the ability to read … Read more
(MedPage Today) — ORLANDO ‑- Cataract surgery was linked to an increased risk of conversion from dry to neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in a large retrospective cohort study, although the overall risk was low. In…
Kiwifruit, rye bread, and mineral-rich water may help reduce the discomfort of chronic constipation, according to new evidence-based dietary guidelines developed by researchers at King’s College London. The team’s work represents the first comprehensive, evidence-supported dietary recommendations specifically for adults living with long-term constipation. The research also found that supplements such as psyllium fiber, certain … Read more
(MedPage Today) — Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Semaglutide (Wegovy) cut the risk for major heart events in people with obesity and cardiovascular disease regardless of how much weight they lost. (The Lancet…
When cholesterol levels in the bloodstream become excessive, a condition known as hypercholesterolemia can occur, posing a serious threat to the arteries and overall cardiovascular health. Researchers from the University of Barcelona and the University of Oregon have now developed a new therapeutic tool that can help regulate cholesterol levels in the blood. Their findings … Read more