Who Benefits Most From Immunotherapy in Metastatic CRC?
TOPLINE: Compared with chemotherapy, immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) were associated with improved overall survival in patients with microsatellite instable metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC), particularly when used as first-line therapy in routine clinical practice as well as in patients with high albumin levels and those who received antibiotics. Patients with microsatellite instable disease were also less […]
By the Numbers – The State of America’s Health Today
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Experimental Drug Shows Promise In Eliminating Hard-To-Treat Deadly Cholesterol
A type of cholesterol that often evades routine tests and defies diet, exercise, and existing treatments may finally have a solution. In a groundbreaking trial, a single dose of the experimental drug lepodisiran slashed levels of lipoprotein(a), a deadly, hard-to-treat form of cholesterol linked to heart disease, for up to a year. An estimated 64 […]
Gray Market Psilocybin Sales Proliferating Across Canada
The possession, sale, and production of psilocybin for recreational use are illegal in Canada. Why then, do brick-and-mortar psychedelic stores and online sellers appear to be proliferating across urban areas, especially in Ontario and British Columbia (BC)? Newly published study findings showed that as of May 2024, 57 psilocybin stores were operating in more than […]
Depression Accelerates Physical Illness and Increases Disease Risk
Depression doesn’t just affect your mood — it speeds up the progression of physical illness, and recent research backs up these findings. Studies found that there’s a significant link between depression and inflammation, triggering chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes and respiratory illnesses and creating a vicious cycle that destroys your quality of life. What’s […]
The Ultimate Guide to Safeguarding Your Baby’s Hearing
Bringing a baby into the world means suddenly becoming their ultimate protector—from tiny toes to delicate ears. While we often focus on baby-proofing sharp corners and securing cabinets, we sometimes forget that their hearing needs just as much protection. Babies have incredibly sensitive ears, and loud noises, unsafe headphones, or even everyday household sounds can […]
More Children Gaining Unhealthy Weight in Primary School
More children in England moved into unhealthy weight categories during their time at primary school than improved their weight status, according to a report from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID). The analysis, based on the National Child Measurement Programme, tracked children’s BMI from reception (ages 4-5) to year six (ages 10-11). The […]
Environmental Toxins Speed Up Aging and Increase Disease Risk
Toxins are impossible to ignore because they are everywhere. They’re in the air, the water you drink and the food you eat. Unsurprisingly, being constantly exposed to chemical pollutants is putting your health in grave danger. These chemicals make you age faster than normal, putting you at a higher risk for chronic diseases and premature […]
Can Probiotic Supplements Help With Autism Symptoms?
Could simple supplements make a difference for children with autism? Researchers are exploring the gut-brain connection and suggest that probiotic supplements may help ease both behavioral and digestive symptoms, offering new hope for millions of children struggling with autism spectrum disorder. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a person […]
Could Statins Prevent Hepatocellular Carcinoma?
Long-term use of statins may delay or deflect the development of hepatocellular carcinoma in adults with chronic liver disease, as well as in the general population, emerging research, including several large cohort studies, suggested. The most recent study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, showed a lower incidence of hepatic decompensation among statin users in a […]