Poor oral health linked with body pain and migraines in women
New research from the University of Sydney has revealed poor oral health is significantly associated with higher instances of migraines, abdominal and body pain in women.
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Research leads to designation of new type of diabetes: Type 5
Malnutrition-related diabetes—typically affecting lean, malnourished teens and young adults in low- and middle-income countries—is now officially recognized as a distinct form of the disease, known as type 5 diabetes.
What foods and drinks are consumed less by those on GLP-1 weight-loss meds?
As a large proportion of people taking medications like Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss report consuming less processed foods and soda, researchers say food and beverage companies are adjusting strategies.
Human ‘mini-brains’ reveal protein GRAMD1B’s potential role in neurodegeneration
Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine have discovered a new way that neurons act in neurodegeneration by using human neural organoids—also known as “mini-brain” models—from patients with frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD).
Fish swim bladders could be useful in a treatment for heart failure
Hydrogels, which are soft materials formed by cross-linking polymers, could have a variety of medical applications. In research published in Advanced Science, investigators developed an injectable hydrogel containing components of fish swim bladders and used it to repair damaged heart tissue.
How climate change is affecting seasonal allergies
A review published in The Laryngoscope indicates that climate change’s effects on pollen seasons and concentrations are contributing to increasing rates of allergic rhinitis, or hay fever.
Study finds cancer treatment may affect connections in the brain
New research published in the Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging has uncovered changes in brain connectivity during chemotherapy in patients with breast cancer.
Handheld electro-shockers can pose risk for individuals with cardiac implants, study finds
Research has found that handheld electro-shockers commonly used for self-defense can potentially interact with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) such as pacemakers, putting individuals at risk.
Prescribing parkrun is a retrograde step, argues doctor
General practitioners are now “prescribing” parkrun for their patients as part of a social prescribing initiative to promote preventive care. But in The BMJ, Dr. Margaret McCartney argues that turning parkrun into a prescription medicalizes a walk in the park and is a retrograde step.
Bans on outdoor junk food ads derailed by industry lobbying, say researchers
Plans to ban junk food ads from bus stops and billboards to protect public health are being stymied by advertising industry lobbying, reveals an investigation published by The BMJ.