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Intravenous infusion of exenatide does not reduce the risk of complications in patients after heart surgery

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18
Nov

A large-scale clinical trial has shown that intravenous infusion of the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogue exenatide during heart surgery involving bypass does not significantly reduce the risk of death, stroke, or organ failure. Scientists today presented this preliminary, groundbreaking science study at the American Heart Association 2024 Scientific Sessions. The meeting, taking place November 16-18, […]

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Semaglutide may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in people with diabetes

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25
Oct

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 […]

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Study identifies class of diabetes drugs that reduce risk of dementia and Parkinson’s disease

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22
Sep

A class of diabetes drugs called sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors may support reduce the risk of dementia and Parkinson’s disease, a recent study suggests. SGLT2, also known as gliflozin, works by lowering blood sugar levels by helping the kidneys remove sugar from the body through urine. In a novel study published in the journal Neurology, […]

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Eating fish during pregnancy may reduce autism risk in offspring, not omega-3s: study claims

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07
Sep

Eating fish prenatally may reduce the risk of autism in children, a recent study found, but omega-3 supplements do not have the same effect. Studies have shown that including fish in the diet during pregnancy is associated with a 20 percent reduced risk of autism spectrum disorder and a reduced risk of autism-related traits in […]

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FDA wants to further reduce salt levels in packaged, processed foods

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17
Aug

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a milestone in its voluntary sodium reduction program, meeting its Phase I goal and issuing draft guidance for Phase II. In this next phase, the FDA plans to further reduce sodium levels in packaged and processed foods by 20%, bringing average intake to about 2,750 milligrams per […]

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Sitting for Long Periods? Drinking Coffee May Aid Reduce Mortality Risk

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28
Jun

Are you worried that a sedentary lifestyle is affecting your health? Here’s some news: Scientists now suggest that drinking coffee may counteract the mortality risks associated with prolonged sitting. Latest test A study published in the journal BMC Public Health examined more than 10,000 people in the United States to estimate the combined association between […]

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Smallpox cases surge in Los Angeles County; Officials are urging people to get vaccinated to reduce the risk of severe disease

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19
Jun

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 […]

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