Researchers published the study covered in this summary on MedRxiv as a preprint that has not yet been peer reviewed. Key Takeaways A study of more than 334,000 mostly male veterans in the United States found evidence for a significant, causal association between type 2 diabetes and dementia. Why This Matters The prevalence of diabetes […]
Cases of a potentially deadly and increasingly treatment-resistant fungus called Candida auris have skyrocketed 200% since 2019, prompting the CDC to issue a warning to health care facilities about the rising threat. C. auris is a yeast that spreads easily by touching it on a surface like a countertop. It can also spread from person to person. It […]
Elizabeth Hurley just dropped a cute photo montage on Instagram in honor of her friend’s birthday, and in one pic, she is rocking a cropped sweater set. In the photo, Liz’s abs are beyond sculpted as she poses with her friend. The actress is all about staying active in her day-to-day life, and likes to […]
The cellular glitches underlying a rare genetic disorder called activated PI3K Delta syndrome 2 (APDS2) have been identified by researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research. The disorder is caused by genetic variations that disrupt immune cell signaling through a protein called PI3K. “This study tells us how signaling in the immune system needs […]
Party season is nearly upon us and it’s time to refresh our appetizer recipe collection. A classic cheese or charcuterie board is always a great option to fall back on if you’re in a pinch, but according to Giada De Laurentiis, charcuterie boards are out and balsamic tastings are in. “So lately, instead of cheese […]
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info While eating your way to a lower risk of heart disease might sound too good […]
Bowel cancer: Dr Hilary outlines the main symptoms We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info There are almost 43,000 new cases of […]
Lung cancer is the second most common form of cancer worldwide. Each year, around 2 million people receive a lung cancer diagnosis, and 1.8 million people die of the disease. There are two types of lung cancer — small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) — with NSCLC causing the majority […]
In 2020, bulevirtide (BLV) was conditionally approved for treating chronic hepatitis delta (CHD), an inflammation of the liver caused by hepatitis D virus (HDV). Now real-world studies of patients treated outside of clinical trials confirm that long-term suppressive therapy with BLV monotherapy has the potential to reduce viral replication and improve liver tests of these […]
Researchers at Wuhan University in China have found a previously unknown mechanism linking gut bacteria, estradiol, and depression in women. The study, “Gut-microbiome-expressed 3b-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase degrades estradiol and is linked to depression in premenopausal females,” is published in the journal Cell Metabolism. Previous research has determined that healthy moods or depression can be associated with […]
