Even a little alcohol here and there damages brain health, study shows

Even people who never exceed the recommended limits for alcohol consumption are likely to experience brain health problems as they age, a new study…

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From brain health to diabetes: 3 reasons to get your vitamin D levels checked

In this study roundup, Medical News Today compiles the latest evidence on the benefits of Vitamin D, focusing on the key findings from 3 studies on…

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GLP-1 use may not lead to as much muscle loss as some expert feared

The majority of weight loss from GLP-1 medication is from fat loss, and not muscle loss, new evidence suggests.

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Obesity increases heart failure risk but weight loss can reverse it, study finds

Can weight loss reverse heart failure? A new study shows that heart muscle cells regain strength and muscle contractions improve after treatment with…

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High lipoprotein(a) levels tied to persistent cardiovascular risk, study finds

A new study suggests that lipoprotein(a) acts as a driver of residual cardiovascular risk and proposes a threshold Lp(a) to help guide treatment.

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10-minute daily floor-based workout could improve balance and agility

A Japanese study suggests that a daily exercise routine people can perform on the floor may enhance balance and mobility, and could have use for older…

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Omega-3s may affect brain repair: Should you avoid them?

Some fish oil supplements may disrupt brain healing in people who have experienced repeated mild traumatic brain injuries, a new study suggets.

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Tackling stem-like cells could reduce risk of colorectal cancer returning

New research has identified a protein that could serve as both a biomarker and therapeutic target to weaken stem-like cancer cells responsible for…

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Can 36 minutes of specially tuned music ‘reset’ an anxious brain?

Researchers found that listening to music embedded with Auditory Beat Stimulation (ABS) significantly reduces acute anxiety, with a 36-minute session…

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Can vitamin D help prevent diabetes? Possibly, if you have the right genes

High-dose vitamin D supplementation reduced the risk of progression to type 2 diabetes by 19% in individuals with prediabetes, but only for those with…

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New blood-thinning drug cuts second stroke risk without bleeding trade-off

A new study suggests that a novel anti-clotting drug may reduce the risk of a second stroke without increasing bleeding, unlike current traditional…

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All coffee, even decaf, can improve mood, brain health, study finds

Coffee, even the decaffeinated variety, can help improve a person’s mood and has a protective effect on brain health, and that is likely because of…

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New guidelines recommend mammograms every 2 years for older women

Updated guidance from the ACP recommends that women 50 to 74 receive mammograms every 2 years. However, other organizations have voiced concern over…

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Does serotonin play a role in tinnitus? Mouse study raises question

Higher levels of serotonin may worsen tinnitus, a new study in mice suggests. So, what does this mean for SSRI users?

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Keto may work best for sending diabetes into remission: Here’s why

A ketogenic diet could help send diabetes into remission by improving the function of beta cells, the cells that produce insulin.

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Can your gut predict Parkinson’s? Microbiome changes may be an early sign

UCL researchers have found that shifts in gut bacteria may be an important early signal to watch for to identify Parkinson’s disease years before…

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Pesticide exposure may relate to colorectal cancer in younger adults

A new study suggests that a common pesticide, picloram, may contribute to growing rates of early onset colorectal cancer, asides from known risk…

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Frequent or longer naps in older age may signal declining health, study suggests

New research suggests that changes to napping patterns in older adults, such as longer or more frequent naps, may signal declining health, serving as…

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Could anemia increase the risk of developing dementia?

People with anemia had a 66% higher chance of developing dementia than those who had normal hemoglobin levels, the results of a long-term study showed.

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ADHD in women: Breaking the stereotypes

Why does it take longer for women to receive an ADHD diagnosis, and should our understanding of ADHD change? Prof. Davida Hartman, autism and ADHD…

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Urine biomarker may predict bladder cancer treatment response, study finds

A new study suggests that a urine-based biomarker test shows promise in forecasting bladder cancer treatment response, which could help guide bladder…

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Natural GLP-1 discovery hidden in joints could revolutionize arthritis treatment

Scientists have discovered natural GLP-1 in joint fluid, which could open up a new treatment option for arthritis.

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Anti-amyloid drugs may not work against Alzheimer’s but if so, what will?

Anti-amyloid drugs may not have a clinically meaningful effect in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, a new review says. So what is the best…

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What a dietitian would eat in a day to help with ADHD

What is the best diet for adults with ADHD to help them maintain focus, energy levels, and lower anxiety? Dietitian Michelle Routhenstein explains.

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Blood test may be more effective and cost-efficient than standard cholesterol tests

A new study adds to growing research that apoB testing may be more effective for guiding cholesterol treatment than the current guidelines, and also…

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Too busy or tired to exercise? Here’s how to stay on track

Too tired or busy to stick to your exercise routine? A sports medicine expert explains how to stay motivated.

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Healthy diet, higher lung cancer risk? Deciphering surprising link in new study

Researchers have found a link between healthier diets containing fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and higher rates of early onset lung cancer in…

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Brain health: Staying more active during the day helps retain brain volume

Older adults with a more fragmented circadian rest-activity rhythm lost more brain volume in areas typically affected by Alzheimer’s disease, research…

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Synching workouts to natural body clock may help maximize heart health benefits

Are you an early bird or a night owl? A new study finds that aligning exercise times with natural alertness patterns may help slash ‘bad’ cholesterol…

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GLP-1s don’t work for everyone: Why, and what to do?

{eople seeking better weight management strategies, for whom GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy alone do not work, may benefit more from a combination treatment…

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Blood test predicts Alzheimer’s disease progression years before brain scan changes

A new study suggests blood tests measuring for pTau217 could forecast Alzheimer’s progression years before it is detectable on PET scans. Additionally,

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Ultra-processed foods linked to worse muscle health in new study

Eating high amounts of ultra-processed foods was linked to higher fat accumulation in thigh muscles in a new study.

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Single blood sample could soon screen for several cancers, study suggests

A new study suggests that a single blood sample could soon detect multiple cancers, including liver, stomach, and lung cancer, and other diseases by…

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AI tool analyzes CT scans to help boost early lung cancer detection

A new study highlights that an AI tool trained to mimic how clinicians read CT scans could help boost early lung cancer detection.

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AI study of Reddit posts reveals possible new side effects of weight loss drugs

An AI study analyzing more than 400,000 Reddit posts identified patient-reported symptoms associated with GLP-1 medications that do not appear on drug…

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Flu vaccine may slash Alzheimer’s risk: Here’s what dose to get

Opting for the higher-than-standard dose of the flu vaccine may help lower Alzheimer’s risk by more than half in adults over 65 years of age, a new…

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AI-supported scans measuring heart fat could better predict cardiovascular risk

A new study suggests that AI can analyze routine coronary artery calcium (CAC) scans to measure pericardial fat and significantly improve the ability…

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High-quality plant diets protect against Alzheimer’s, even when started late at life

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Dermatologists show highest melanoma diagnostic performance with AI support

A new study suggests that AI performs on par with dermatologists in melanoma detection. However, dermatologists assisted by AI performed best…

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New blood test uses gut health to help predict cognitive decline years earlier

Scientists have found markers of cognitive decline in a diet and gut microbiome-linked blood test that may help spot dementia years earlier.

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