In middle-aged people, having risk factors like blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol that are not well-controlled combined with not following certain healthy habits including exercise, diet and sleep, are linked to a higher risk of stroke, dementia or depression later in life, according to a study published in the October 23, 2024, online issue…

Prescriptions of GLP-1RAs and SGLT2 inhibitors in type 1 diabetes patients rose from 2010 to 2023, especially among those with elevated cardiorenal risk. In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers from the United States of America (US) examined the prescribing trends for glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) and sodium-glucose cotransporter…

Polio survivors facing the little-known late effects of the disease are being overlooked, writes Neena Bhandari. Every year, 24 October is observed as World Polio Day, while the whole month is designated to raising awareness of the disease. Polio or poliomyelitis is a highly infectious, crippling and sometimes even fatal disease, which mainly affects children…

As athletes prepare to dive into Hawaiian waters for the first part of the IRONMAN World Championship on Oct. 26, they may want to pay a little extra attention to the water inside their bodies. Contrary to previous research, a Washington State University-led study of three decades of the IRONMAN's top competition found a connection…

A study of patients with metastatic lung cancer by researchers based in Brazil and the United States has found that their performance in simple physical tests such as sitting down, standing and walking can help physicians arrive at a prognosis and approach to treatment. An article on the study is published in the European Journal of Clinical Investigation. …

Bilingualism has long been known to have cognitive benefits for older adults. Research shows it helping delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease by up to five years compared to monolingual adults. This is one of several lifestyle factors that may contribute to brain resilience as we age. In a new study published in the journal Bilingualism:…

Many women who receive chemotherapy experience a decreased ability to remember, concentrate, and/or think-;commonly referred to as "chemo-brain" or "brain fog"-;both short- and long-term. In a recent clinical trial of women initiating chemotherapy for breast cancer, those who simultaneously started an aerobic exercise program self-reported greater improvements in cognitive function and quality of life compared…

While social media drives body image worries in young women, its direct effect on diet quality and eating behaviors may not be as strong, hinting at deeper psychological and cultural influences. Study: Associations Between Body Image, Eating Behaviors, and Diet Quality Among Young Women in New Zealand: The Role of Social…

New research suggests that fish oil supplements may accelerate muscle healing in aging rats and muscle cells, potentially offering a solution for quicker recovery from age-related muscle injuries in humans. Study: Fish Oil Supplement Mitigates Muscle Injury In Vivo and In Vitro: A Preliminary Report. Image Credit: Fototocam / Shutterstock In a…

A new discovery about how the liver flushes cholesterol from the body could lead to more effective treatments for cardiovascular disease – the leading cause of death worldwide.  University of Leeds researchers have found that the production of bile, which is vital for flushing excess cholesterol from the body, is affected by the rate blood…