Research challenges current thinking on the genetic causes of very early menopause
The genetic causes of very early menopause will have to be reconsidered after researchers found that nearly all women who carried variations thought to cause the condition in fact had their menopause at an older age. Until now, variants in…
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A lower dietary carbohydrate/fat ratio may be effective in improving cognitive performance
A study published in the Current Developments in Nutrition Journal describes that a low dietary carbohydrate/fat ratio is good for cognitive health in older adults at risk for dementia. Study: The Dietary Carbohydrate/Fat-Ratio and Cognitive Performance: Panel Analyses in Older Adults…
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Novel device holds promise for diagnosing tuberculosis in the missing millions
According to the World Health Organization, each year there are approximately three million undiagnosed cases of tuberculosis (TB) globally, which are characterized as the “missing millions.” In a cutting-edge study, scientists have tested a diagnostic device using dielectrophoresis that holds…
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Men with long noses really DO have bigger penises, scientists confirm
Men with long noses really DO have bigger penises, scientists confirm Testosterone plays a key role in forming the nose and the genitals in baby boys Scientists in South Korea found people with big nose had a penis over 5 inches …
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FDA Approves Jardiance (empagliflozin) for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes in Children 10 Years and Older
RIDGEFIELD, Conn. and INDIANAPOLIS, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Jardiance (empagliflozin) 10 mg and 25 mg tablets to lower blood sugar along with diet and exercise in children 10 years and…
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What It’s Like Be Nonbinary and Practice Body Neutrality
You’ve probably seen at least one “flaunt your curves” or “Winnie the Pooh wore a crop top and loved himself and so should you” meme on Instagram just during your morning scroll today. However, what our culture associates with “body…
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Family medical history can inform decisions about your health care
Parents Siblings Half-siblings Grandparents Aunts/uncles Source: Read Full Article
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AI use in pharmacotherapy still in the early stages
No shortage of potential applications Like it or not, the future is now Source: Read Full Article
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Less meat, more foods of plant origin: New Nordic Nutrition Recommendations published
A predominantly plant-based diet is recommended Facts: Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 (NNR 2023) The recommended intake or reference value of the following nine nutrients has changed significantly from the previous edition: Vitamin E, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B12, vitamin C,…
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The most common back surgeries, explained
Imagine a life where even the simplest movement becomes a painful endeavor. Back pain, a pervasive ailment affecting millions, can turn daily routines into exhausting and painful challenges. Back surgery emerges as a potential solution when conventional treatments fall short,…
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