Semaglutide is associated with a 40-70% lower risk of first-time Alzheimer’s disease in patients with type 2 diabetes compared with other antidiabetic drugs. Test: Associations of semaglutide with first-time diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in patients with type 2 diabetes: a targeted emulation trial using nationwide real-world data in the US. Photo credit: Marc Bruxelle/Shutterstock.com A […]
Novel research reveals a dramatic boost in depression and anxiety diagnoses among American youth during the pandemic, calling for a re-evaluation of mental health services for at-risk teenage people. Test: Depression and anxiety among children and teenage adults in the United States. Image source: Overearth / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal […]
An international group of cardiologists, angiologists and vascular surgeons is calling for regular screening to prevent complications in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD is a common condition in which plaque buildup in the arteries restricts blood flow to the leg muscles. While many people with PAD have no symptoms, some may experience painful […]
The University of Massachusetts Amherst and Tufts Medical Center are conducting a study to provide HIV prevention, diagnosis, and treatment to people with opioid operate disorder who are incarcerated in Boston-area correctional facilities. The research is funded by a $4.74 million CONNECT grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National […]
Every night, millions of Americans face a complex challenge: the fight for deep, restful sleep. Sleep deprivation not only saps your energy and affects your mood; it can also significantly impact your health, work performance, and overall quality of life. Chronic insomnia, lasting more than three months, increases your risk of developing a variety of […]
A recent study found that anxiety can double the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease in adults over the age of 50. Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the lives of almost 10 million people around the world. It is a progressive disorder caused by the death or damage of nerve cells in the […]
Early results of an international study assessing the risk of arthritis in people with psoriasis showed a high burden of joint symptoms in 712 patients – 25% of all patients examined so far. The study, led by scientists from the universities of Oxford, University College Dublin and supported by the University of Manchester, has so […]
Health officials in Los Angeles County, California, have issued a warning after the county saw a “concerning” raise in mpox cases over the past two weeks. There were ten fresh cases reported over the last two weeks, which is a noticeable raise from the previous average of less than two cases per week. In response […]
