February 21, 2025

Environmental vs. Genetic Risk in Aging and Mortality

Researchers quantify the exposome's greater impact on aging and mortality risk compared with genetic predisposition, identifying 25 key environmental risk factors.

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February 21, 2025

FDA Approves First Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis Treatment

The FDA has approved Ctexli (chenodiol) as the first treatment for cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis, a rare lipid storage disorder.

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February 21, 2025

Salt, Sour Taste Loss Raises Mortality Risk

Research shows that adults experiencing perceived taste loss face a higher risk of mortality, particularly when the ability to detect salt and sourness declines.

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February 20, 2025

Medical Oddities: Sugar Sensors in the Heart?

Sugar sensors are found in the heart. Tea ingredient turned into hydrogel. Mind-reading is getting closer. And more.

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February 20, 2025

Depressive Symptoms Surge Among U.S. High School Students

Researchers noted a "broadening of the adolescent depression risk profile."

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February 18, 2025

Independent Associations Between Trauma, PTSD, and Endometriosis Risk

Researchers examine the independent associations between traumatic experiences, genetic predisposition, and endometriosis risk using observational and genomic analyses.

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February 18, 2025

Nystagmus Patterns and Mobile Video in Menière’s Disease: Study Insights

Researchers examine nystagmus patterns in Menière’s disease and evaluate mobile phone video recordings for vertigo diagnosis, while also reporting on labyrinthectomy outcomes in select patients.

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February 18, 2025

FDA Qualifies Two-Level RDL for AUD Trials

The drug development tool offers an alternative, clinically meaningful endpoint in clinical trials that evaluate pharmacologic treatments for alcohol use disorder.

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February 18, 2025

Parenting Approaches Impact Teens’ Media Habits

Parental monitoring reduces teens’ exposure to mature media, while bedroom and mealtime screen access increase it, according to a study of 10,000 adolescents.

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