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Plasma levels of endocannabinoids (eCBs) and their analogues show a significant association with greater adiposity and worse cardiometabolic profile in young adults, suggests a study.

High endocannabinoid, analogue levels tied to poor cardiometabolic profile in young adults

Bariatric surgery cuts breast cancer risk in women with obesity

Bariatric surgery appears to have a protective effect on the risk of breast cancer in women with obesity, especially those with hyperinsulinemia, according to data from the Swedish Obese Subjects (SOS) study.

Bariatric surgery cuts breast cancer risk in women with obesity

Shorter antibiotic duration tied to higher mortality in infants with E. coli bacteremia

25 May 2024 by

Shorter course of antibiotics was associated with higher mortality rates in infants with Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteremia who did not undergo a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) evaluation compared with longer antibiotic courses, according to a recent study presented at PAS 2024.

Shorter antibiotic duration tied to higher mortality in infants with E. coli bacteremia

Olive oil consumption may lower dementia-related mortality

People who consume higher amounts of olive oil are less likely to die with dementia compared with those whose intake is minimal, as shown in a study.

Olive oil consumption may lower dementia-related mortality

Bisoprolol does not prevent COPD flare-ups

The use of bisoprolol does not appear to yield reductions in the number of self-reported chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations requiring treatment with oral corticosteroids, antibiotics, or both, as shown in the placebo-controlled Bisoprolol in COPD Study (BICS).

Bisoprolol does not prevent COPD flare-ups

Limit intake of ultra-processed food to prolong life: study

Individuals who regularly eat ultra-processed foods are at greater risk of death, which is driven by causes other than cancer and cardiovascular diseases (CVD), reports a study.

Limit intake of ultra-processed food to prolong life: study

Mobile app helps diabetic patients, their caregivers put their best foot forward

An NTU*-led research team developed WellFeet, a mobile application to equip diabetic patients and their caregivers with knowledge about diabetes and assist them in monitoring their daily routines.

Mobile app helps diabetic patients, their caregivers put their best foot forward

24 May 2024

Dietary anthocyanin may help manage uric acid levels in women

Women who consume anthocyanin-rich foods in high amounts appear to have a lower prevalence of hyperuricaemia, regardless of the presence of metabolic syndrome, as reported in a study.

Dietary anthocyanin may help manage uric acid levels in women

Gepotidacin as good as current standard treatment for urogenital gonorrhoea

The oral investigational antibiotic gepotidacin is noninferior to the current standard treatment for uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhoea in the randomized, multicentre, phase III EAGLE-1 trial.

Gepotidacin as good as current standard treatment for urogenital gonorrhoea