February 04, 2025

FDA Approves Clinical Trials for Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Transplants

FDA-cleared clinical trials will assess the safety, immunogenicity, and viability of genetically modified pig kidney transplants in patients with end-stage renal disease.

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February 04, 2025

Omega-3, Vitamin D Show Antiaging Effects

Three-year clinical trial reveals omega-3 fatty acids, combined with vitamin D and exercise, may slow biological aging markers in adults over 70, according to DNA methylation analysis of 777 participants.

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February 04, 2025

Toxic Metals, Glyphosate Found in Girl Scout Cookies

Lab tests found glyphosate in all sampled Girl Scout cookies and toxic metals in a majority, sparking health and safety concerns.

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February 04, 2025

Health Agencies Face Lawsuit Over Data Removal

A medical advocacy group sues U.S. health agencies over the removal of public health data in response to an executive order targeting 'gender ideology extremism.' The lawsuit seeks to reinstate the removed webpages and challenges an OPM memorandum, naming the CDC, FDA, and HHS as defendants.

Reuters

February 03, 2025

SGLT2 Drugs Protect Older Hearts Best

Study finds diabetes medication provides stronger cardiovascular benefits for elderly patients despite weaker blood sugar control.

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February 03, 2025

Environmental Conditions Linked to Male Height

The findings align with evolutionary biology theories that suggest sexually selected traits in males are more vulnerable to developmental stressors such as malnutrition and infectious disease.

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February 03, 2025

Rural Clinics Expand, Medicaid Coverage Stalls

Clemson University is addressing health care needs in rural South Carolina, where uninsured patients, linguistic preferences, and limited Medicaid expansion pose challenges. Learn about their initiatives to improve health care access.

KFF Health News

February 03, 2025

Semaglutide Boosts Insulin Pump Control in T1D

Once-weekly semaglutide improves glycemic control and reduces insulin needs without raising hypoglycemia risk in automated insulin delivery users.

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February 03, 2025

Beyond Pills: Hypertension Study Goes Natural

A comprehensive meta-analysis protocol examines alternatives to medication for managing hypertension, focusing on non-pharmacological interventions for the over one billion people affected globally.

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