Glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) receptor agonists like semaglutide and liraglutide are already … More
The talk of the town at this year’s American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Annual Conference was GLP-1…
Category: 5. Health
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Was Health Equity Just A “Hustle”? A Path Forward
Health equity rose to prominence after the murder of George Floyd. Was it just a fad?
The last five years ushered in a wave of performative urgency across the healthcare industry—a tidal surge of press releases, C-suite appointments, and purpose-driven campaigns declaring a new era of…
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Evidence review raises concern about cannabis use in pregnancy
An updated systematic review finds that consuming cannabis while pregnant appears to increase the odds of preterm birth, low birth weight and infant death.
The study by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University published today in the journal JAMA Pediatrics.
The lead author is a…
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Shingles vaccine lowers the risk of heart disease for up to eight years
People who are given a vaccine for shingles have a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular events, including stroke, heart failure, and coronary heart disease, according to a study of more than a million people published in the European Heart Journal today (Tuesday).
The protective effect of the…
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A long and ongoing look at the secrets of human longevity and healthy aging
It’s notable when a scientific study reaches the decade mark, but when the topic is the healthy aging of people who have lived 10 times as long, it just means there’s still a lot more to learn.
This month, researchers participating in the Cilento Initiative on Aging Outcomes or CIAO study will…
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Neighborhood stress may impact kids’ brains — and increase depression risk
Children who grow up in disadvantaged neighborhoods — areas with higher levels of crime and deprivation, and lower access to community resources — are at risk of developing depression and new research led by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York, may help to explain…
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Study finds one protein that mitigates Huntington’s disease, and one that exacerbates it
A decade ago, University at Buffalo researchers shed some light on an enduring neuroscience mystery: How exactly does a mutated huntingtin protein (HTT) cause Huntington’s disease?
They found that HTT is something like a traffic controller inside neurons, moving different cargo along neuronal…
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Topical gel relieved ear infections in animals after just one dose
Ear infections are a common and painful occurrence in infants and toddlers. Oral antibiotics are often prescribed for a week to treat the condition, but these drugs can trigger side effects that disrupt treatment, which can lead to infection recurrence and antibiotic resistance. Now, researchers…
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Certain traits in romantic partners can amplify the impact of a person’s genetic risk for alcohol problems
A study led by Virginia Commonwealth University and Rutgers University has revealed new insights into how romantic partners can influence a person’s genetic predisposition to unhealthy alcohol use. The research team specifically found that the substance use habits, personality traits and mental…
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Structural barriers may prevent cancer care for people living with HIV
People living with HIV are less likely to receive potentially lifesaving cancer treatment if they live in communities with lower income levels and educational attainment, according to a new national study led by researchers from Moffitt Cancer Center.
In the study, published in Cancer,…
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