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Loss of the Y chromosome (LOY) in older men tend to increase their risk of myocardial infarction (MI), but not ischaemic stroke, suggests a study.

Loss of Y chromosome ups MI risk in older men

Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation does nothing for youths with depression

In the treatment of children and adolescents with major depressive disorder (MDD), adjunctive supplementation with omega-3 fatty acid does not appear to significantly improve outcomes compared with placebo, according to study.

Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation does nothing for youths with depression

Long COVID linked to myasthenia gravis exacerbation

For patients with myasthenia gravis, long COVID has been reported to be a risk factor for disease exacerbation in a recent study from China.

Long COVID linked to myasthenia gravis exacerbation

Plant-based diet lowers risks of microvascular complications in T2D

Higher scores in healthful dietary patterns can help reduce the risk of diabetic kidney disease (DKD), while healthful plant-based diet index (HPDI) is inversely associated with the risks of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and diabetic neuropathy (DN), a study has shown.

Plant-based diet lowers risks of microvascular complications in T2D

Mediterranean, plant-based diets vital in MASLD management

Dietary interventions continue to provide benefits in the management of chronic liver diseases and serve as a valuable addition to pharmacotherapy options available, reports a study.

Mediterranean, plant-based diets vital in MASLD management

Higher PUFA levels may delay ageing process

Increased levels of plasma polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), including n-3 PUFAs (docosahexaenoic [DHA] and the non-DHA components) and n-6 PUFAs (linoleic acid [LA] but not the non-LA components), appear to promote healthy ageing, potentially slowing down the biological ageing process, suggests a recent study.

Higher PUFA levels may delay ageing process

Tai chi noninferior to CBT-I for long-term management of insomnia

Tai chi practice is noninferior to cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) in sustaining beneficial improvements at month 15 among middle-aged and older adults with chronic insomnia, researchers from the School of Public Health at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) found.

Tai chi noninferior to CBT-I for long-term management of insomnia

Sooner is better when initiating DAPT after minor stroke or high-risk TIA

Initiating dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) within 24 h of onset of a minor ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA) yields the greatest clinical benefit, with the therapeutic effect declining progressively beyond this period, as shown in a study.

Sooner is better when initiating DAPT after minor stroke or high-risk TIA

Six depressive symptoms in midlife may pinpoint increased dementia risk