Medical Research - Page 32

September 19

RFK Jr announces 'historic crackdown' on 'broken' organ donation system

Trump administration announces organ procurement reforms with $25 million investment for living donors and new oversight measures for patient safety.

September 18

Common over-the-counter medication slashes colorectal cancer recurrence in half

Researchers found that 160 milligrams of daily aspirin significantly lowered cancer recurrence risk for colorectal patients with PIK3 pathway alterations.

September 18

Dementia risk nearly doubles among those with common sleep disorder, study finds

Mayo Clinic researchers report that chronic insomnia in older adults leads to a 40% higher dementia risk and accelerated brain aging over 5-1/2 years.

September 17

Weight loss drugs could add years to Americans' lives, researchers project

New research reveals that GLP-1 drugs may significantly lower mortality rates in Americans by 2045, as obesity contributes to 70% of leading death causes in high-income countries.

September 13

White House celebrates leading medical education accreditor for ending DEI requirements

Medical education accreditor ACGME shut down its diversity department and ended DEI requirements in compliance with federal directives from the Trump administration.

September 12

New MRI brain scan predicts Alzheimer's risk years before symptoms develop

Scientists developed a non-invasive MRI technique to measure brain iron levels, which may help identify patients at higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease early.

September 11

Common prescription drugs linked to surge in fall-related death rates among seniors

Certain prescription medications, including beta-blockers and gabapentinoids, could increase fall risk in older adults, as some experts claim that reducing unnecessary drugs could prevent injuries.

September 10

Diabetes study reveals diagnosis gap affecting millions of people

Researchers are warning of a diabetes crisis, as nearly half of 1.3 billion affected adults go undiagnosed, with young people and low-income regions most at risk.

September 9

High-potassium foods could 'significantly' lower risk of heart failure, study finds

Copenhagen University Hospital research finds that increasing potassium levels significantly lowers death risk and heart complications in cardiac patients.

September 8

Popular sweetener could make cancer treatment less effective, study finds

A new study reveals that sucralose may reduce cancer treatment effectiveness, but supplementation could counteract the artificial sweetener's negative effects.