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It wasn’t supposed to be this way. The accusations continue four days after security escorted five diabetes experts from an American Diabetes Association meeting in New Orleans for handing out copies of an editorial criticizing federal cuts to biomedical research. The purge of doctors and scientists has shocked those in the field, and ADA communications explaining it will only make matters worse, diabetes research and practice leaders told STAT. The organization’s aggressive response to members protesting the Trump administration’s policies, until the conference’s original keynote speaker, National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharyya, withdrew, alarmed longtime ADA members who are…

Researchers at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center and partner institutions found that Americans with the highest levels of obesity have fewer surgical procedures overall. These surgeries include common surgeries (often performed for cancer) such as knee and hip replacements, hernia surgery, and breast, prostate, and colon surgeries. The study authors say these trends are concerning, as obesity is on the rise across the country, so surgeries for common obesity-related diseases and conditions should increase, not decrease. “Increasing severity of obesity in the United States is associated with decreased surgical treatment,” the study found. obesityanalyzed more than 11.6 million surgical cases…

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is increasingly being delivered online to improve accessibility. However, although insomnia and anxiety often co-occur in older adults, there are few interventions that address both conditions simultaneously. A new digital platform developed by researchers at the Center for Research on Geriatrics of Montreal (CRIUGM) in collaboration with Concordia University, Laval University, and the University of Montreal aims to fill that gap. The results of the clinical trial were published in a magazine. age and agingpresents a promising application for improving mental health and sleep in older adults and highlights the feasibility and effectiveness of…

In an important step forward in advancing science in support of public health, the American Society of Nutrition (ASN) and the Obesity Society (TOS) are proud to announce a new strategic alliance that unites two leading scientific organizations under a shared vision of promoting health through the best nutrition and obesity research and practice. This collaboration reflects the growing recognition that nutrition and obesity science are interconnected fields essential to improving global health. Together, ASN and TOS will work to accelerate the translation of cutting-edge research into effective practice, education, and policy. Effective immediately, the partnership will enable members of…

WASHINGTON – Federal health regulators on Tuesday approved the approval of the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than 25 years, giving Americans access to a skin-protecting chemical long used in Europe and other parts of the world. The ingredient, bemotriginol, is minimally irritating to or absorbed by the skin, and meets the Food and Drug Administration’s standards for protection from dangerous ultraviolet rays, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The ingredient is safe for adults and children over 6 months of age, the agency said in a release. Bemotriginol will initially be sold in…

People who display traits such as narcissism, psychopathy, and manipulativeness are significantly more willing to alter their appearance through cosmetic procedures. A recent study evaluating college students identified a predictable relationship between these dark personality traits and favorable attitudes toward cosmetic surgery. The study was published in the journal Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Cosmetic surgery includes procedures aimed at altering or enhancing a person’s appearance and is distinct from reconstructive plastic surgery, which aims to repair physical abnormalities. The past few years have seen a surge in demand for cosmetic procedures such as rhinoplasty, lip injections, and body contouring. Due to…

Chinese CDMO Wuxi AppTec, which has so far avoided US scrutiny, is once again the target of government scrutiny. The company is now listed on the U.S. Department of the Army’s newly updated list of “Chinese military companies,” which are considered to support the Chinese military while having business ties to the United States. “WuXi AppTec is indirectly owned by SASAC and indirectly affiliated with SASTIND and the People’s Liberation Army,” the Department of Defense explains in the listing, referring to the State Council State-Owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC), a policy-making civilian agency under China’s Ministry of Industry…

This review confirms that tea, especially green tea, plays an important role in preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD), obesity, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. Tea’s neuroprotective effects, ability to reduce muscle weakness in the elderly, and anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties further highlight its potential health-promoting properties. However, the study also identified potential health concerns, particularly with bottled and bubble tea, which may contain harmful additives such as artificial sweeteners and preservatives.Tea made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis has been consumed around the world for centuries, first for its medicinal properties and then as a popular beverage. It is rich…

New research published in journal cognition and emotion suggest that momentary emotional reactions interact with political beliefs to determine whether individuals can trust information. This study provides evidence that emotions of anger and sadness increase trust in political statements, while joy tends to reduce political confirmation bias. These findings highlight the role that physical and emotional responses play in how humans judge the veracity of media. Information is more accessible than ever, but interpretations of the news are becoming increasingly polarized. Social media algorithms often amplify emotionally charged content, which tends to spread quickly and deepen political divisions. In such…

The combination of Merck & Co.’s islatravir and Gilead’s lenacapavir has been successful in two Phase 3 trials and is expected to be the first long-acting oral HIV treatment that can be taken weekly. Both trials of combination therapy containing a 2 mg dose of islatravir and a 300 mg dose of lenacapavir included virologically suppressed HIV-infected individuals, and both met their primary efficacy endpoints. The Islend-1 study showed that the combination was non-inferior in patients who switched off Gilead’s once-daily tablet Biktarvy. In Eilend-2, this combination therapy was effective in patients who stopped standard-of-care antiretroviral therapy. Neither study identified…