Endometriosis is a condition where cells similar to the womb lining grow elsewhere in the body, causing inflammation, pain, and scar tissue.The condition is difficult to diagnose — on average, people wait almost 9 years from first reporting symptoms for a diagnosis.A new study proposes that endometriosis could be diagnosed…

GLP-1 drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide) may offer benefits that extend beyond aiding in weight loss in people who have type 2 diabetes or obesity. A new review takes a look at how GLP-1 drugs may offer neuroprotective benefits. Since obesity can cause chronic inflammation,…

An accurate blood pressure reading is an important part of preventive health care. Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine have found that certain arm positions commonly used to take blood pressure readings may be producing inaccurately higher readings.Scientists believe these incorrect blood pressure readings may lead to a hypertension misdiagnosis.Having a…

Previous studies have shown that COVID-19 impacts brain health, but the details are still relatively mysterious.A new study takes a closer look using the latest scanning technology.The authors conclude that damage to the brainstem associated with infection may help explain some of the symptoms of long COVID.Following infection with SARS-CoV-2,…

Previous research shows that what we eat and following certain diets can have a positive impact on the aging process and how long we live. A new study has found via a mouse model that while eating fewer calories may help extend life span, those that lived the longest lost…

Scientists have developed a new drug that targets two key regions of the tau protein, a major contributor to Alzheimer’s disease.The drug, a peptide inhibitor called RI-AG03, successfully prevented the build-up of toxic tau proteins in both laboratory and fruit fly studies.Although further research is necessary, including clinical trials in…

Heart failure is a major health issue associated with mortality and high healthcare costs.Overall heart failure prevalence is growing around the world, currently affecting 1% to 3% of the population.European researchers have found that adhering to the Mediterranean diet may help lower heart failure risk, especially for women.Women may have…

Type 2 diabetes can affect multiple organ systems in the body—the heart, eyes, kidneys, and even the brain. Researchers have also discovered evidence of diabetes leading to faster brain aging, which could increase the risk of Alzheimer’s. But is there a way to prevent this, and how so? In this…

Agitation is a common problem that people with Alzheimer’s disease experience.Researchers are interested in finding the best ways to manage agitation, including determining which medications may be most helpful.One new study suggests that the drug dronabinol derived from cannabis could help reduce agitation in people with Alzheimer’s disease without significantly…

A growing body of research has suggested that the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) has severe consequences for health.However, some researchers are now suggesting that many of the studies on UPFs and their adverse effects on health are not accounting for the differences in processing and ingredients of certain subgroups.Experts…