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A healthy nation's foundation is dependent on the health of its mothers

02 May 2025 by

Mothers must be constantly reminded of their health and well-being so they can care for their family members. For optimal health and well-being, proactive care and early detection are crucial especially in the critical areas of postpartum, perimenopause and urology, say experts.

A healthy nation's foundation is dependent on the health of its mothers

02 May 2025

Palliative care needed in patients with progressive neurologic diseases

02 May 2025 by

Early recognition and management of emerging palliative care (PC) needs, particularly psychospiritual distress, is crucial for enhancing health-related quality of life (HRQoL) for patients with peripheral neurologic diseases (PNDs), a study by the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has found.

Palliative care needed in patients with progressive neurologic diseases

02 May 2025

Original-New-Drug-Application-Approvals-by-US-FDA--1-15-April-2025

02 May 2025

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 1-15 April 2025 which includes New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and new biologics. It does not include Tentative Approvals. Supplemental approvals may have occurred since the original approval date.

Original-New-Drug-Application-Approvals-by-US-FDA--1-15-April-2025

02 May 2025

Higher muscle strength associated with lower T2D risk

02 May 2025 by

Higher muscle strength is associated with lower relative risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), irrespective of genetic susceptibility to T2D, while such association is weaker in the high genetic risk group, researchers from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have found.

Higher muscle strength associated with lower T2D risk

02 May 2025

Meta-analysis favours glucose-lowering with GLP-1RA for dementia risk

01 May 2025 by

In the management of diabetes, users of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) appear to have a lower risk of all-cause dementia compared with users of other glucose-lowering medications, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Meta-analysis favours glucose-lowering with GLP-1RA for dementia risk

01 May 2025

Self-efficacy high among survivors of prostate cancer

01 May 2025 by

Long-term prostate cancer survivors report high levels of self-efficacy, but the contrary is true for subgroups who are facing some challenges, a study presented at EAU 2025 has found.

Self-efficacy high among survivors of prostate cancer

01 May 2025

Cognitive function in middle-aged women not worsened by COVID-19 pandemic

01 May 2025

COVID-19 pandemic and pandemic-related events do not appear to have resulted in cognitive decline in middle-aged women, according to a study.

Cognitive function in middle-aged women not worsened by COVID-19 pandemic

01 May 2025

Self-perceived stress tied to higher stroke risk in young women

01 May 2025 by

A recent study found that self-perceived stress may increase the risk of early-onset cryptogenic ischaemic stroke (CIS) in young adults, particularly women.

Self-perceived stress tied to higher stroke risk in young women

01 May 2025

Cold sensitivity, heavy legs may be valuable for diagnosing varicose veins

30 Apr 2025 by

The often-overlooked symptoms of hypersensitivity to cold and heaviness in the lower extremities appear vital in diagnosing varicose veins, especially in the absence of arterial disorders, according to a large study.

Cold sensitivity, heavy legs may be valuable for diagnosing varicose veins

30 Apr 2025

Childhood adversity predicts psychosis onset

30 Apr 2025

Children who have been exposed to early adversities are at increased odds of developing psychosis, suggests a study.

Childhood adversity predicts psychosis onset

30 Apr 2025

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A healthy nation's foundation is dependent on the health of its mothers

A healthy nation's foundation is dependent on the health of its mothers

Palliative care needed in patients with progressive neurologic diseases

Palliative care needed in patients with progressive neurologic diseases

Original-New-Drug-Application-Approvals-by-US-FDA--1-15-April-2025

Original-New-Drug-Application-Approvals-by-US-FDA--1-15-April-2025

Higher muscle strength associated with lower T2D risk

Higher muscle strength associated with lower T2D risk

Meta-analysis favours glucose-lowering with GLP-1RA for dementia risk

Meta-analysis favours glucose-lowering with GLP-1RA for dementia risk

Self-efficacy high among survivors of prostate cancer

Self-efficacy high among survivors of prostate cancer

Cognitive function in middle-aged women not worsened by COVID-19 pandemic

Cognitive function in middle-aged women not worsened by COVID-19 pandemic

Self-perceived stress tied to higher stroke risk in young women

Self-perceived stress tied to higher stroke risk in young women

Cold sensitivity, heavy legs may be valuable for diagnosing varicose veins

Cold sensitivity, heavy legs may be valuable for diagnosing varicose veins

Childhood adversity predicts psychosis onset

Childhood adversity predicts psychosis onset