June 25, 2025

Ultrasound Finds Early Insulin Resistance Signals

A handheld ultrasound probe could soon help detect metabolic issues long before blood sugar levels raise concerns.

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June 24, 2025

Fasting Triggers Inflammation, Platelet Activity, Metabolic Shift 

A human fasting study found that prolonged water-only fasting raised inflammatory and platelet activation markers, reduced amyloid beta proteins, and altered lipid and glucose metabolism, with most changes reversing after refeeding.

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June 24, 2025

Blood Test Predicts Liver Transplant Failure

A new blood test analyzing cell-free DNA methylation patterns can identify the type and source of liver transplant injuries weeks before clinical diagnosis, potentially reducing reliance on biopsies.

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June 23, 2025

IBS Relief: Which Diet Wins?

A randomized trial found that while both Mediterranean and low-FODMAP diets improved symptoms in patients with nonconstipated IBS, the low-FODMAP diet led to greater reductions in symptom severity.

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June 19, 2025

Bile Acid Dysregulation May Drive Alcoholic Hepatitis Severity

Researchers highlight bile acid disruption in alcohol-associated liver disease and recommend therapeutic targets

The Pathologist

June 11, 2025

Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Premature Global Deaths

In a large study across 8 countries, researchers found that ultraprocessed food consumption contributed to thousands of premature deaths annually, with higher risks in countries where these foods dominate diets.

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June 10, 2025

Can Gallbladder Surgery Cut Risk and Costs?

A national study of older adults with multimorbidity found that surgery for acute cholecystitis reduced readmissions, emergency visits, and long-term costs compared to non-operative treatment.

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June 10, 2025

FDA Pledges Week-Long Drug Reviews

New leadership outlines accelerated approval processes, AI integration, and food additive restrictions to address the chronic disease epidemic

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June 04, 2025

Oat Fiber Intake Tied to PFAS Reduction

A Canadian study found widespread PFAS exposure in adult men and observed that a four-week oat fiber intervention modestly reduced some long-chain PFAS levels in blood, with liver enzyme elevations linked to certain PFAS types.

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