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Sexual and sexual minority populations remain less likely to receive recommended breast and cervical cancer screening, highlighting ongoing health care disparities and the need for more comprehensive and equitable preventive care. Study: Disparities in colorectal, cervical, and breast cancer screening in the United States based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Image credit: New Africa/Shutterstock.com Recent research published in journals cancer We found persistent disparities in breast and cervical cancer screening rates among sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) minority groups. Structural barriers limit equitable access to cancer screening Almost 10 million people die from cancer each year worldwide. In…

Many regions around the world are making encouraging progress in reducing harmful problems such as water and air pollution that have long plagued local communities. However, the latest edition of the influential Environmental Scorecard shows that countries continue to lack widespread progress in tackling the climate crisis.The biennial Yale University index once again ranks Estonia as the best-performing country among the 177 countries evaluated, following strong recent efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect ecosystems. Luxembourg came in second place, followed by the United Kingdom in third place, moving up from fifth place in the 2024 index.European countries dominate…

A genetic study of 132 people buried in a large megalithic tomb near Berry, about 50 kilometers north of Paris, has revealed evidence of a dramatic population collapse and replacement during the Stone Age. The survey results are natural ecology and evolutionindicating that the burial site was used during two distinct periods separated by a significant decline in population around 3000 BC. DNA analysis revealed that the people buried before and after the collapse were not closely related, indicating that the original population had all but disappeared and been replaced by new people. “There is a clear genetic disconnect between…

People who lose weight and then gain it back may find intermittent fasting easier to maintain than traditional calorie counting, according to new research from the University of Adelaide. The study looked not only at how much weight people lost, but also how different dieting approaches affected their eating habits, mood, sleep, and overall quality of life. Researchers found that intermittent fasting and continuous calorie restriction resulted in similar weight loss. However, participants who followed the fasting plan did not feel that they needed to constantly monitor their diet, avoid overeating, or count calories to achieve such results. Different mental…

Despite being used for many years, Australia’s Black Triangle system is unfamiliar to most consumers, raising concerns that important drug safety initiatives are missing opportunities to improve adverse drug event reporting. Research: Perceptions of the Black Triangle Scheme among Australian healthcare professionals and consumers: A mixed methods study examining reporting intentions and suggested improvements. Image credit: Microgen/Shutterstock.com Research published in British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology find Perceptions of Australia’s Black Triangle Plan Low overall, especially among consumers. The system was introduced in Australia in 2018 to remind people of the importance of reporting adverse drug events with newly approved or…

You Get a CGM, You Get a CGM, Everyone Gets a CGM?For the first time in the United States, children ages 2 and older can now receive continuous blood glucose monitoring without a doctor’s prescription. Is that a good thing? The Food and Drug Administration thinks so. “By providing real-time blood sugar data, these devices can help pediatric patients and their caregivers become more aware of their blood sugar, track patterns of response to diet and exercise, and make informed adjustments to support healthier long-term outcomes and quality of life,” the agency wrote last month when it granted marketing permission…

Most readmissions after heart failure are due to non-cardiovascular conditions, and taking multiple non-cardiac medications may identify patients most at risk, a new study suggests. Study: Predictors of non-cardiovascular readmission in multimorbid adults with heart failure in Australian hospitals: a retrospective cohort study. Image credit: PeopleImages/Shutterstock.com Adults with heart failure who take multiple non-cardiovascular medications may be at increased risk of being readmitted for non-cardiac symptoms, according to a recent study published in . clinical medicine journal. Most heart failure readmissions are caused by non-cardiac diseases Heart failure is a complex clinical syndrome in which the heart is unable to…

Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence-powered simulation that could significantly improve our understanding of how the universe produces many of its heaviest elements. This machine learning model, created by an international team at GSI/FAIR, will enable scientists to simulate the complex nuclear reactions that occur during neutron star mergers and other violent stellar events much more efficiently than before. Their findings were published in the magazine Physical Review D. AI improves simulation of heavy element formation Many of the chemical elements found throughout the universe are created during extreme cosmic events such as supernova explosions and neutron star mergers.…

A new meta-analysis suggests that worsening sleep-disordered breathing may lead to decreased erectile function, highlighting why men with symptoms of ED and OSA would benefit from a more detailed sleep assessment. Research: Association between obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Image credit: Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock In a recent study published in International Journal of Impotence ResearchA group of researchers assessed the association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity and erectile dysfunction (ED) using validated measures of sleep apnea severity and erectile function. background Up to 1 billion people worldwide may be affected by OSA. OSA…

A new type of daily pill has proven more effective at weight loss and controlling blood sugar levels than currently available pills, according to a recent trial. The drug, known as orforglipron, could be a game-changer in the rapidly expanding market for oral weight-loss drugs. The introduction of the injectable weight loss drug semaglutide (better known by its brand names Wegovy and Ozempic) marked a distinct shift in the weight loss drug market when it became available just a few years ago. Semaglutide is a type of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drug. These drugs mimic the intestinal hormone GLP-1, which is…