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When Statins Aren't Enough, This Drug May Help Lower 'Bad' Cholesterol

THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 A new drug combo lowers bad LDL cholesterol for people whose levels remain high even after taking statins. The new pill pairs a new drug c

Ultraprocessed Food Consumption Linked to Nonmotor Prodromal Parkinson Disease

Long-term consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPF) is associated with nonmotor prodromal Parkinson disease (PD) features, according to a study published online

Depressive Symptoms Increased for U.S. Adults During Pandemic

The prevalence of depressive symptoms increased among U.S. adults during the pandemic, according to a research letter published online May 5 in JAMA Internal Me

Childhood High Blood Sugar Can Cause Heart Problems In Young Adults

Persistently high blood sugar among teenagers can lead to heart disease by young adulthood, a new study says. Teenagers had up to three times the risk of develo

Top FDA Inspection Official to Retire Amid Staff Frustration

WEDNESDAY, May 7, 2025 The official in charge of federal food and drug safety inspections will retire May 14. Michael Rogers, associate commissioner for inspect

Dr. Vinay Prasad to Head FDA Vaccine, Biologics Division

WEDNESDAY, May 7, 2025 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has chosen Dr. Vinay Prasad, a professor at the University of California-San Francisco, to le

American Association for Cancer Research, April 25-30

The annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research was held this year from April 25 to 30 in Chicago, drawing approximately 20,000 participants

Sustainable Development Strategies Can Reduce Global Antimicrobial Resistance

Sustainable development strategies are important for helping low- and middle-income countries to address the dual challenges of climate change and antimicrobial

Stress Quadruples Risk Of COPD Flares, Study Says

WEDNESDAY, May 7, 2025 Stress can make it even worse for people to deal with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, a new study says.High levels of per

Conversion Therapy Harms Heart Health

Conversion therapy might harm a young person s long-term heart health, a new study says.Young adults assigned male at birth were nearly three times as likely to

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