April 17, 2025

Cardiometabolic Shifts May Predict Dementia

An accelerated decline in BMI and waist circumference, along with fluctuating HDL levels, may signal early cognitive impairments up to a decade before dementia diagnosis, study finds.

The Pathologist

April 17, 2025

Early Ezetimibe After MI Tied to Reduced MACE in SWEDEHEART Registry

Delaying ezetimibe use after MI was associated with worse outcomes in a Swedish national cohort study of 35,826 patients.

Conexiant

April 17, 2025

Diet, WHR Linked to Late-Life Brain Connectivity

"These findings suggest that interventions to improve diet and manage central obesity might be best targeted in middle to older age," concludes the Whitehall II cohort study showing how midlife metrics correlate with hippocampal connectivity and cognitive function at age 70.

Conexiant

April 17, 2025

Eyebrows Signal Understanding Gaps in Conversation

Eyebrow furrows can silently signal 'I've not received enough information,' researchers found, as these facial cues influenced the likelihood and type of verbal repair in conversation.

Conexiant

April 16, 2025

Newer Glucose-Lowering Drugs Reduce CV Events in Older Adults

"Use of GLP1-RAs and SGLT-2is was associated with reduced rates of 3P-MACE and HHF compared to DPP-4is, independent of age" - findings from a Danish nationwide study of 35,679 patients aged 70 and older with T2D.

Conexiant

April 16, 2025

E-Cigs + Cigarettes: Worse Disease Odds

"There is a need to reassess the assumption that e-cigarette use provides substantial harm reduction across all cigarette-caused diseases, particularly accounting for dual use," warns a comprehensive meta-analysis.

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April 15, 2025

Can Exclusive Breastfeeding Lower Atopic Dermatitis Risk?

An invited commentary in JAAD reviewed current evidence indicating that exclusive breastfeeding for the first 3 to 4 months decreases cumulative incidence of atopic dermatitis in the first 2 years of life.

Conexiant

April 14, 2025

Pecans May Lower Cholesterol, Triglycerides

Replacing usual snacks with 57 g/d of pecans for 12 weeks improved lipids and diet quality.

Conexiant

April 14, 2025

Semaglutide Users Face Increased Gastroparesis Risk

Study reveals semaglutide users face significantly higher gastroparesis risk compared to bupropion-naltrexone and sleeve gastrectomy, highlighting the need for careful treatment consideration.

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