Breast cancer remains one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers worldwide. In 2022 alone, an estimated 2.3 million women were newly diagnosed, and approximately 670,000 deaths were linked to the disease globally. While treatment options for breast cancer have expanded ...
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FDA Weighs Limits on Compounded GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on April 30, 2026, that it is considering removing several popular GLP-1 medications from the agency’s 503B bulks list — a decision that could significantly reduce the supply of compounded versions of these ...
New Studies Examine Vitamin D’s Role in Diabetes, Brain Health, and IBD
Vitamin D is widely known for supporting bone health, but new research continues to explore whether it may also influence metabolic, neurological, and immune conditions. Several recent studies suggest the nutrient could play a role in lowering the risk of ...
High-Dose Flu Shot Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk in Older Adults
Researchers are increasingly examining whether vaccines already used to prevent infectious diseases might also help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. A new study adds to this growing body of evidence, suggesting that high-dose influenza ...
Lower LDL Targets May Further Reduce Heart Attack Risk, Study Suggests
Cholesterol plays an essential role in the body, but not all types affect health in the same way. Two major forms are commonly measured in blood tests: HDL cholesterol, often called “good” cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol, known as “bad” cholesterol. ...
AI Tool May Help Detect Liver Cancer Risk Earlier Using Routine Health Data
A new machine learning study suggests that liver cancer risk may be predicted with a high degree of accuracy using routine clinical information such as age, medical history, and standard blood tests. The findings are notable for two reasons. First, ...
Meat Intake Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline in APOE4 Carriers
A new observational study suggests that dietary patterns may influence dementia risk differently depending on a person’s genetic background. Researchers in Sweden reported that older adults carrying the APOE4 gene variant, the strongest known genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, ...
Study Links Type 1 Diabetes to Higher Dementia Risk
People living with diabetes may face an increased risk of developing dementia as they age, according to a large new U.S. study. The association appeared strongest among adults with type 1 diabetes, who were nearly three times as likely to ...
Ultra-Processed Foods Tied to Higher Heart Risk
Ultra-processed foods are widely available, inexpensive, and convenient. However, growing evidence suggests that frequent consumption may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease — the leading cause of death in the United States. A new study examining a racially and ethnically ...
Some Older Adults May Safely Delay Blood Pressure Medication, Analysis Finds
A new analysis of hypertension guidance indicates that some older adults — particularly women — with mildly elevated blood pressure may be able to delay starting medication if their overall cardiovascular risk is low. The findings reinforce a shift in ...