Entries by aaron

Heart-healthy habits also prevent cancer, Alzheimer’s, COPD, other diseases, Emory study finds

A new study from Emory University reveals that maintaining optimal cardiovascular health can significantly improve overall physical and psychological well-being. Published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the study synthesizes findings from nearly 500 peer-reviewed studies. It confirms that the benefits of heart-healthy behaviors extend far beyond the heart, positively impacting brain […]

Destinex Liquid Biopsy Accurately Detects Early Gastric Cancer: Study Shows

USA: A recent multicenter study published in JAMA Surgery has demonstrated the potential of an exosome-based liquid biopsy assay, Destinex, for the early and noninvasive detection of gastric cancer (GC). The study, led by Silei Sui from the Department of Molecular Diagnostics and Experimental Therapeutics, Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, California, evaluated the […]

Amino acid glutamine important for eye health, finds study

The retina places a large energy demand on the body, in part due to the activity of photoreceptors. These specialized cells are responsible for receiving light and transmitting visual information to the brain. Photoreceptor death is the cause of vision loss in many retinal diseases, and there are no effective therapies that improve their survival. […]

The Parity Factor: Understanding Its Role in Gestational Diabetes, finds study

Recent investigation assessed the relationship between parity and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) occurrence while considering additional influencing factors among a large cohort of Chinese women. The prevalence of GDM has significantly increased, particularly in China, driven by rising rates of obesity, advanced maternal age, and changing reproductive policies. GDM, associated with numerous adverse outcomes for […]

Breaking a sweat: Using chloride in sweat to help diagnose cystic fibrosis

Sweat does more than just cool down an overheating body. Measuring the chemical makeup of an individual’s sweat-specifically the levels of chloride, a chemical component of salt-can serve as an early warning system to help inform the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that damages the lungs and digestive system. A group of researchers […]

Genetic testing reduces risks from chemotherapy for gastrointestinal cancer patients: Study

For some patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers like colorectal and pancreatic cancer, chemotherapy can cause severe, sometimes life-threatening side effects in those who carry certain genetic variants that can impact how their bodies process the drugs used to treat their disease. Testing for variants in two genes before starting chemotherapy can significantly improve patient safety […]

Drugs and Cosmetics Act Set for Fresh Decriminalization Under Jan Vishwas Bill 2025

New Delhi: The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, key legislation governing India’s pharmaceutical sector, is set for further decriminalization under the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025, introduced in the Lok Sabha by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. Alongside the pharma law, the bill also proposes amendments to the Tea Act, 1953, […]

More Sit-to-Stand Transitions May Lower Blood Pressure in Postmenopausal Women: Study

A new study published in Circulation has revealed that increasing the number of daily sit-to-stand transitions can significantly lower diastolic blood pressure in postmenopausal women with overweight or obesity, offering a simple, low-cost strategy to improve cardiovascular health. Researchers found that participants who performed more frequent sit-to-stand movements throughout the day experienced measurable reductions in […]

Lebrikizumab Shows Strong Efficacy and Safety in Atopic Dermatitis: Study

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory skin disease that significantly impacts quality of life and often requires systemic therapies for patients with moderate-to-severe disease. With increasing focus on targeted biologic therapies, anti–IL-13 monoclonal antibodies have emerged as a promising treatment option for patients inadequately controlled with conventional therapies. Findings from the BIOREP registry […]