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Study: Fewer than one-quarter of heart attack patients receive dietary counseling in the aftermath

Although diet is the leading contributor to premature death from heart disease in the United States, fewer than one-quarter of people who undergo major heart events receive dietary counseling in the aftermath, a study finds.

4 Jun 2024

An Arm and a Leg: Medicaid recipients struggle to stay enrolled

Medicaid — the state-federal health insurance program for low-income and disabled Americans — has cut more than 22 million recipients since spring 2023.

4 Jun 2024

Endocrine Society issues new clinical practice guideline on vitamin D use and testing

Healthy adults under the age of 75 are unlikely to benefit from taking more than the daily intake of vitamin D recommended by the Institutes of Medicine (IOM) and do not require testing for vitamin D levels, according to a new Clinical Practice Guideline issued today by the Endocrine Society.

3 Jun 2024

Low-dose aspirin can reduce inflammatory responses to sleep restriction

A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting found that low-dose acetylsalicylic acid, also known as aspirin, can reduce inflammatory responses to sleep restriction.

3 Jun 2024

Two diabetes medications more beneficial in preventing major cardiovascular events

GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s) and SGLT-2 inhibitors lower the risk of major cardiovascular events like heart attacks and severe liver complications compared to other diabetes treatments, according to data being presented Sunday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

3 Jun 2024

Long-term obesity in young adults increases heart attack and stroke risk

People under age 50 have a greater risk for heart attack or stroke if they've lived with obesity for 10 years, according to industry-sponsored research being presented Saturday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

3 Jun 2024

Excellent control of type 1 diabetes doesn't guarantee protection from heart disease

People who have had type 1 diabetes for more than 50 years without kidney complications may still be at substantial risk for heart disease, despite excellent control of blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, according to a study presented Saturday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

3 Jun 2024

Eye-tracking technology offers earlier, more accurate autism diagnosis

Nearly 3% of all children in the United States are diagnosed with autism, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

31 May 2024

Ketones show promise in preventing cognitive decline and neurodegeneration

Researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester have identified mechanisms in the brain's hippocampal network that are rescued by ketones.

31 May 2024

Dana-Farber study exposes hidden disparities in cancer care experiences

Four teams of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute investigators have found that people experience discrimination and bias in different ways and in more realms of cancer care than previously understood.

30 May 2024

Cervix-on-a-Chip: A breakthrough model for studying women's health

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) has been identified as one of the many unmet needs in women's health and affects more than 25% of reproductive-aged women.

30 May 2024

Memory decline reported by patients and partners may signal early Alzheimer's changes

A new study adds further evidence that when a patient or family member notices signs of persistent memory loss, it's important to speak with a doctor.

30 May 2024

Statins may block an inflammation pathway involved in the development of cancer

A new study led by investigators from Mass General Cancer Center, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, reveals that statins-;commonly used cholesterol-lowering drugs-;may block a particular pathway involved in the development of cancer that results from chronic inflammation.

30 May 2024

Self-reported memory problems and partner confirmation may signal tau buildup in the brain

People who report early memory problems and whose partners also suspect they have memory problems have higher levels of tau tangles in the brain, a biomarker associated with Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published in the May 29, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

29 May 2024

New research highlights a promising approach to tackling for ALS

A recent collaborative research endeavor, published in the prestigious Cell Press journal Cell Reports Medicine, highlights a promising therapeutic avenue for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

29 May 2024

SPLIT program: Stratified care for enhanced outcomes in low back pain management

Low back pain, or LBP, challenges health systems worldwide. To mitigate persistent disabling LBP, the implementation of a stratified approach in primary care has been suggested.

28 May 2024

Prenatal air pollution exposure linked to adolescent mental health problems

A baby's exposure to air pollution while in the womb is associated with the development of certain mental health problems once the infant reaches adolescence, new research has found.

28 May 2024

Binge-eating disorder persists longer than previously thought, study shows

Binge-eating disorder is the most prevalent eating disorder in the United States, but previous studies have presented conflicting views of the disorder's duration and the likelihood of relapse.

28 May 2024

Study sheds new light on the intricate molecular mechanisms underlying schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a complex disease with variable presentations, and the diverse nature of this mental health disorder has made understanding the mechanisms that cause the disease, and subsequently developing effective treatments, especially challenging.

24 May 2024

Revolutionizing neurological research: Barrow Neuro Analytics Center opens in Phoenix

Barrow Neurological Institute has opened a new cutting-edge research center that is expected to revolutionize neurological research and expand Phoenix's research footprint into the areas of environmental neurology and health equity.

24 May 2024

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Study: Fewer than one-quarter of heart attack patients receive dietary counseling in the aftermath

An Arm and a Leg: Medicaid recipients struggle to stay enrolled

Endocrine Society issues new clinical practice guideline on vitamin D use and testing

Low-dose aspirin can reduce inflammatory responses to sleep restriction

Two diabetes medications more beneficial in preventing major cardiovascular events

Long-term obesity in young adults increases heart attack and stroke risk

Excellent control of type 1 diabetes doesn't guarantee protection from heart disease

Eye-tracking technology offers earlier, more accurate autism diagnosis

Ketones show promise in preventing cognitive decline and neurodegeneration

Dana-Farber study exposes hidden disparities in cancer care experiences

Cervix-on-a-Chip: A breakthrough model for studying women's health

Memory decline reported by patients and partners may signal early Alzheimer's changes

Statins may block an inflammation pathway involved in the development of cancer

Self-reported memory problems and partner confirmation may signal tau buildup in the brain

New research highlights a promising approach to tackling for ALS

SPLIT program: Stratified care for enhanced outcomes in low back pain management

Prenatal air pollution exposure linked to adolescent mental health problems

Binge-eating disorder persists longer than previously thought, study shows

Study sheds new light on the intricate molecular mechanisms underlying schizophrenia

Revolutionizing neurological research: Barrow Neuro Analytics Center opens in Phoenix

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