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 25, 2025

Nighttime Heart Rhythms Predict Brain Disorders

A large Swiss study found that nighttime heart rate patterns may predict future risk for brain and psychiatric disorders, while traditional sleep structure measures were less informative.

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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

Liraglutide Linked to Fewer Migraine Days

A small observational study found that liraglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist typically used to treat diabetes and support weight loss, significantly reduced migraine frequency in adults with a BMI of 30 or higher—independent of weight change.

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June 23, 2025

Is OLIF the Better Back Bet?

A study comparing two spine surgeries in older adults found that OLIF significantly reduced hospital stays, complications, and improved back structure compared with TLIF.

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June 23, 2025

Nightmares Linked to Faster Aging, Early Death: Study

A large study has found that frequent nightmares in adults are linked to faster biological aging and a significantly higher risk of dying before age 75, highlighting a potential warning sign for long-term health risks.

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June 23, 2025

Long-Term Declines After Cooling Therapy: Study

A new study tracking children treated with therapeutic hypothermia after birth complications found that many developed motor, cognitive, or behavioral issues by age 10—despite appearing normal in early assessments.

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June 23, 2025

Older Adults Lead Vaccine Comeback

Older Americans are embracing vaccines—backed by new research confirming enhanced safety, disease prevention, and even a potential link to reduced dementia risk.

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June 19, 2025

GLP-1 Use Associated with Less Pain, Fatigue

At the EULAR 2025 Congress, researchers reported that GLP-1 receptor agonists were linked to reduced opioid use, pain, and fatigue in fibromyalgia patients based on a large real-world analysis.

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