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Nutritional Priorities to Support GLP-1 Therapy for Obesity | Newswise

David Bale2 days ago09 mins

Newswise — Four leading organizations in lifestyle medicine, obesity medicine, and nutrition—the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), the American Society for Nutrition (ASN), the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA), and The Obesity Society (TOS)—have jointly released a clinical advisory titled “Nutritional Priorities to Support GLP-1 Therapy for Obesity.” Published across four peer-reviewed journals, this consensus-based…

Anti-aging drugs extend lifespan in mice, spark hope for human longevity Excerpt (117 characters): | The Express Tribune

David Bale3 days ago03 mins

In a quietly remarkable advance from European researchers, a pair of existing cancer drugs rapamycin and trametinib have been shown to extend the lifespans of mice by up to 35 percent. The study, conducted by scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing in Germany, offers promising evidence that longevity-enhancing interventions might not…

Junk Food for Thought: Landmark Canadian Study Directly Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Poor Health | Newswise

David Bale3 days ago08 mins

Newswise — A landmark study exploring Canadians’ consumption of chips, frozen pizzas, breakfast cereals and other ultra-processed foods typically loaded with fat, sugar and additives has confirmed these foods are directly and significantly linked to poor health outcomes. Researchers at McMaster University investigated the relationship between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and risk factors including blood…

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Andropause: Rising Interest in Falling Testosterone | Newswise

David Bale4 days ago010 mins

Newswise — Everyone has heard of menopause but what about its long-neglected male cousin, andropause? Men also experience hormonal changes with age. And just as menopause is more freely discussed today than it once was, andropause is coming out of the shadows. “It’s the logical next step: we’re bringing attention to bear on the subject…

New Study Finds that Physical Pressure Escalates Liver Cancer Aggression | Newswise

David Bale4 days ago06 mins

Newswise — Yale researchers are providing new insights into how physical forces, such as cells being compressed in physically restrictive environments, play key roles in cancer progression. By analyzing liver cancer cells, the researchers found that these cells have a dense tissue matrix, which causes crowding and significant compression within tumors. This physical stress sparks…

Considering Cases with Rheumatic Reactions to Cancer Immunotherapy | Newswise

David Bale5 days ago05 mins

Newswise — Philadelphia, PA — The prevalence and severity of rheumatic adverse reactions in cancer immunotherapy is significantly underestimated, due to the lack of standardized screening protocols for malignancies in patients with autoimmune disorders. In response to the need for data collection and diagnostic criteria, researchers have developed a trans-disciplinary approach to safeguard those patients…

Helping Cancer Patients Their Way to Healthier Lives | Newswise

David Bale5 days ago025 mins

Newswise — “If it weren’t for this place, I’d be dead,” said a man wearing a baseball cap and a black T-shirt. He’s sitting in a chair at the front of the exercise room, his blood pressure being taken by a student. “I would just sit at home, depressed.” Another woman wearing gray leggings…

Use of Metformin Associated with Exceptional Longevity Among Older Women | Newswise

David Bale6 days ago03 mins

Newswise — There is increasing interest in finding drugs, known as gerotherapeutics, that can slow aging and help people live longer. Metformin, a common diabetes drug, is being studied because it affects several aging-related processes. In a multi-institutional study published online in the Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences on May 19, 2025 researchers examined the relationship…

Wesper is Rewriting Sleep Apnea Diagnosis: The FDA-Cleared Tech That Replaces Cannulas with Comfort | Newswise

David Bale7 days ago07 mins

Wesper is Rewriting Sleep Apnea Diagnosis: The FDA-Cleared Tech That Replaces Cannulas with Comfort Newswise — NEW YORK, May 15, 2025 – Studies show that up to 70% of sleep apnea cases may go undiagnosed when home sleep tests rely solely on indirect signals like oxygen desaturation or peripheral arterial tone, rather than directly measuring airflow…

Can the Brain Be Targeted to Treat Type 2 Diabetes? | Newswise

David Bale7 days ago05 mins

Newswise — Successfully treating type 2 diabetes may involve focusing on brain neurons, rather than simply concentrating on obesity or insulin resistance, according to a study published today in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. For several years, researchers have known that hyperactivity of a subset of neurons located in the hypothalamus, called AgRP neurons, is common in…