Medical researchers have confirmed the role of a complex community of gut organisms in the effectiveness of cancer treatments and in reducing toxicity. The comprehensive review of evidence from more than 200 publications was conducted by SAHMRI and Flinders University…

Mayo Clinic researchers demonstrated a nearly 20% increase in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates among adolescents through a combination intervention approach, a new Mayo Clinic study finds. The strategy involved mailing reminders to parents about their child’s eligibility for the…

Reviewed Reesha Ahmed was on cloud nine. It was January and Ahmed was at an OB-GYN's office near her home in Venus, Texas, for her first prenatal checkup. After an ultrasound, getting anti-nausea medication, and discussing her pregnancy care plan,…

Medicine began as a male profession, and as a result, the advancement of women in this field has been slow until more recent years. Women make up more than half of medical graduates today, whereas minorities comprise 11%. Despite this,…

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A single injection of the investigational antihypertensive agent zilebesiran (Alnylam Pharmaceuticals) effectively lowered blood pressure in adults with mild to moderate hypertension for up to 6 months, with what appeared to be an encouraging side-effect profile, in the phase 2…

Cognitive screening must become part of routine care Weighing risks versus potential for small benefit Pharmacists can identify causes of reversible cognitive ‘slippage’ A new Medicare proposal would cover training for family caregivers ‘We have turned a corner’ Source: Read…

For immune health, some influencers seem to think the Goldilocks philosophy of “just right” is overrated. Why settle for less immunity when you can have more? Many social media posts push supplements and other life hacks that “boost your immune…

A team at the Medical University of South Carolina and Cincinnati Children’s has developed a sophisticated model for studying the diseased colon that could lead to the development of personalized treatments for colon-related diseases, such as cancer and inflammatory bowel…