September 16, 2025

Timing of hormone replacement therapy may influence Alzheimer’s disease risk, study suggests

by American Neurological Association edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan Credit: Polina Tankilevitch from Pexels The timing of hormone replacement therapy may make a big difference in a woman’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Starting treatment within five years of menopause may lower the risk by as much as 32%, but delaying it until 65 […]

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Epilepsy drug’s feared fertility risks in men found to be minimal

by University of Liverpool edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan   Credit: Alex Green from Pexels A large-scale international study led by the University of Liverpool has found little evidence that sodium valproate significantly impairs male fertility in men with epilepsy or bipolar disorder. Sodium valproate is a widely used and highly effective treatment for both

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Urine contains clues as to whether a unique knee surgery will succeed

by Brian Consiglio, University of Missouri edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Andrew Zinin   Credit: MART PRODUCTION from Pexels A research team at the University of Missouri is working to predict which patients will benefit most from a specific type of cartilage transplant surgery, and some of the best clues may lie in patients’ urine. In a

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Under Trump, FDA seeks to abandon expert reviews of new drugs

by Arthur Allen edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin   FDA leaders under President Donald Trump are moving to abandon a decades-old policy of asking outside experts to review drug applications, a move critics say would shield the agency’s decisions from public scrutiny. The agency “would like to get away” from assembling panels of experts

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Gestational diabetes linked to elevated risk of cognitive decline in mothers, ADHD and autism in children

by National University of Singapore edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: SHVETS production from Pexels A landmark international study has revealed that gestational diabetes (GDM) during pregnancy is strongly associated with declines in intellectual function for mothers and a higher risk of developmental, behavioral, and autism spectrum disorders in children. Analyzing data from more than

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Drinks If You Have Bad Kidneys (and a Few to Avoid)

Key takeaways: If you have kidney disease, what you drink and how much you drink can affect your kidney function. There’s research to show that some drinks and juices can slow the decline of kidney function. Drinks like water, low-fat milk, and coffee can help protect the kidneys. When it comes to kidney health, moderation

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Tirzepatide found to be more cost-effective than semaglutide in patients with knee osteoarthritis, obesity

by American College of Physicians edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A microsimulation model was used to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of two glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1RAs), semaglutide and tirzepatide, for patients with osteoarthritis and obesity compared with usual care, diet and exercise, and weight loss surgeries. The study found that both

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Heart attacks may be linked to bacterial infections, study finds

Bacterial infections may sometimes trigger heart attacks, a new study says. Image credit: Viaframe/Getty Images In 2022, about 19.8 million people globally died from heart disease, with about 85% of these deaths attributed to stroke and heart attack. Previous research has linked bacterial infections as a risk factor for heart disease. Past studies have also

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Premature immune aging predicts rheumatoid arthritis early

By Paul McClure September 13, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email Immune biomarkers offer a way to diagnose, treat, and possibly prevent rheumatoid arthritis Depositphotos View 1 Images Signs of immune system aging appear years before rheumatoid arthritis takes hold, offering new hope for early diagnosis and treatments that could slow or stop the disease before

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