The vegan way of life is gaining ground in modern times. Proponents of the vegan diet assert that this lifestyle improves health outcomes and is overall better for the environment. But do vegans actually live longer than their meat-eating counterparts? A study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine says so. It was found in the study
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To be cost-effective compared with metformin for initial therapy for type 2 diabetes, prices for a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor or a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist would have to fall by at least 70% and at least 90%, respectively, according to estimates. The study, modeled on US patients, by Jin G. Choi, MD, and colleagues, was
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — A NASA spacecraft flew by one of the most intriguing ocean worlds in our solar system on Thursday. The Juno spacecraft, which has been orbiting Jupiter since 2016, made its closest approach yet
Inspired by our exclusive interview with Joe Sugg, nature’s our greatest influence – teaching us about the value of the moment, and gradual growth Dear Happiful readers, What is it that Ferris Bueller says? “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” It’s funny
New liver stiffness (LS) thresholds offer accurate prediction of disease progression and clinical outcomes in patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and advanced fibrosis, according to investigators. These new LS thresholds are more reliable because they are based on high-quality prospective data drawn from four randomized controlled trials, reported lead author Rohit Loomba, MD, of the
Joint flexibility is an important measure of physical fitness in humans, especially when it comes to determining athletic performance. It is responsible for protecting the muscle-tendon unit under stressful conditions by resisting external forces for long periods of time and ensuring a wider range of motion (RoM) of the joints. Joint stiffness of the lower
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Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Friday’s key moments. Market still oversold When to buy chip Quick mentions: TJX, DIS, ABBV 1. Market still oversold We’re finally saying goodbye to September — but likely not to all the volatility
A study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the “la Caixa” Foundation, has found that exposure to phthalates in the womb is associated with reduced lung function during childhood. The findings of the study, published in Environmental Pollution, support the European Union’s current restrictions on the use of
Suicide risk was higher in people recently diagnosed with dementia, especially younger patients, a case-control study in England showed. Compared with people who didn’t have dementia, suicides rose in people who received a dementia diagnosis in the past 3 months (adjusted OR 2.47, 95% CI 1.49-4.09), according to Danah Alothman, BMBCh, MPH, of the University
Keeping your spending in check over the holidays can be challenging. Even when we know we can’t afford to overspend, the thought of letting friends, family and loved ones down can urge us to go beyond our means. We share 25 ways you can manage your finances in the run-up to the holidays and avoid
Every time an individual refreshes their social media feed, they encounter typical “gym bros.” They see gym junkies flexing their muscles and drinking their protein. Recently, a new gym culture has emerged on social media that entails uploading transformation pictures, comparing bodies, and adhering to trends in order to be accepted in fitness centers. In
Men who have sex with men (MSM) living with HIV, especially those who are young or who’ve had gonorrhea should get the human papillomavirus (HPV) 9-valent vaccine (Gardasil 9), findings of a newly published study in JAIDS suggests. According to the World Health Organization, only 30% of the target population worldwide has received the HPV
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — It was an all-male lineup of laureates for last year’s Nobel Prizes in medicine, physics and chemistry, awards which grant the recipients entry to the most prestigious club in science. That none of
Efficacy of the investigational drug lebrikizumab is maintained in patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis for at least 1 year, according to new results from the phase 3 ADvocate1 and ADvocate2 trials. “We’re focused on the responders,” said Andrew Blauvelt, MD, MBA, as he presented the positive findings at the European Academy of Dermatology
Using advanced diffusion neuroimaging technology, Kessler Foundation researchers investigated the relationship between the rate of cognitive fatigue to microstructural changes in the brain in persons with multiple sclerosis. Their findings help fill a gap in the current understanding of how brain pathology influences the development of fatigue over time. Their findings were reported in Frontiers
Medical Reserve Corps volunteers administer monkeypox vaccinations at a new walk-up monkeypox vaccination site at Barnsdall Art Park on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022 in Hollywood, CA. Brian Van Der Brug | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images The monkeypox virus is unlikely to be eliminated from the U.S. in the near future, according to a
CHICAGO — Bumping up the dose of aflibercept (Eylea) led to prolonged treatment intervals for neovascular eye disease without a loss in efficacy or major increase in adverse events, two randomized trials showed. Dosing the VEGF inhibitor at 8 mg every 12 or 16 weeks achieved non-inferiority to treatment with 2 mg every 8 weeks
As winter draws closer, you might be wondering how you can best support local wildlife. While, in the UK, only hedgehogs, bats, and dormice are officially known to hibernate, many other species rest up and hide away to conserve energy – and there are numerous ways you can help! Hedgehogs These little creatures are perhaps
COVID-19 vaccination does lead to an average increase in menstrual cycle length, according to a new large international study. The study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that women experienced a longer menstrual cycle length after getting vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2. The slight increase was less than one day, so there was no
The Medicare and Medicaid programs spent more than $18 billion over 3 years on medications for which there was no proof of a significant clinical benefit, a new federal report shows. On Tuesday, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the Department of Health and Human Services released an initial take on its ongoing
Daniel D. Federman, AB ’49, MD ’53, Carol W. Walter Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Medical Education, discusses the many homes of Harvard Medical School before moving in 1906 to its current home on Longwood Avenue.
CNN — There are signs that the United Kingdom could be heading into a fall Covid-19 wave, and experts say the United States may not be far behind. A recent increase in Covid-19 cases in England doesn’t seem to be driven by a new coronavirus variant, at least for now, although several are gaining strength
Over time, people – and relationships – change. But what happens when, little by little, it feels like you’ve lost your sense of togetherness? Try these questions to encourage emotional intimacy and break the bedroom silence How do you know when you’re no longer in love with your spouse? It seems like something you should
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a warning against severe monkeypox illness after the country reported its third patient death this week. The public health agency said via CNN it was aware of the latest monkeypox fatality, so it issued a new warning to health care providers about the possibility of
Device maker LivaNova (TandemLife) has recalled the LifeSPARC controller, part of the LifeSPARC system, because of a software malfunction that may cause the controller’s monitoring feature to wrongly enter critical failure mode, causing the pump to stop working. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has labeled this a Class I recall, the most serious
Scientists are still trying to understand why many breast cancer survivors experience troubling cognitive problems for years after treatment. Inflammation is one possible culprit. A new long-term study of older breast cancer survivors published today in the Journal of Clinical Oncology and co-led by UCLA researchers adds important evidence to that potential link. Higher levels
A Northwell Health staff member holds the monkeypox vaccine, at Cherry Grove on Fire Island, New York, where monkey pox vaccines were administered on July 14, 2022. James Carbone | Newsday | Getty Images Health authorities in Ohio reported the death of an adult male who had monkeypox, the third fatality in the United States