After years of legal battles, state attorneys general won billions of dollars in opioid settlements from drug companies accused of fueling the addiction crisis. They declared victory at press conferences, and some…
Women and older adults taking the anti-obesity drug semaglutide may be at higher risk for muscle loss, but higher protein intake may help prevent muscle loss in these patients, according to a…
The anti-obesity medication tirzepatide, marketed as Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for obesity, reduced obesity-associated breast cancer growth in a mouse model, according to a study presented last Saturday at ENDO 2025,…
The public, legislators, and media often group per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS or “forever chemicals,” which are found globally in countless products, into a single category. While certain PFAS are…
Can artificial intelligence, or AI, potentially transform health care for the better? Now, rising to the challenge, an Arizona State University team of researchers has built a powerful new AI tool, called…
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s latest AI model, GREmLN, is among a family of biomodels designed to predict and understand how cells work in support of the organization’s mission to help cure, prevent,…
Researchers reveal that declining oral health may increase the risk of lifestyle-related diseases The term ‘oral health’ refers to the health of the mouth, teeth, gums, and other related structures, and it…
Handgrip strength – a sensitive indicator of muscle function – can be a simple and non-invasive tool for predicting complications and outcomes in cirrhosis patients Cirrhosis, the final stage of various chronic…
A study out of Sweden finds that people diagnosed with localized prostate cancer are unlikely to die from the cancer if they are treated according to NCCN Guidelines. New research in the…
Early contact helps moms and babies with breastfeeding, among other benefits. More premature babies who had early skin-to-skin contact with their mother were being breastfed at the time of discharge from hospital…