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Energy-reduced MedDiet plus physical activity prevents T2D in persons with obesity

24 Sep 2025

An intensive intervention with energy-reduced Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) combined with physical activity demonstrates greater efficacy than an ad libitum MedDiet only in lowering the incidence of diabetes in persons with overweight or obesity and metabolic syndrome, according to a study.

Energy-reduced MedDiet plus physical activity prevents T2D in persons with obesity

24 Sep 2025

TCM may improve post-COVID symptoms

24 Sep 2025 by

A retrospective analysis suggests that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) may be a suitable treatment alternative for post-COVID symptoms.

TCM may improve post-COVID symptoms

24 Sep 2025

Pomegranate supplementation mitigates several cardiometabolic risk factors

24 Sep 2025

Pomegranate supplementation helps improve certain risk factors for cardiometabolic syndrome, including body weight, BMI, blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Pomegranate supplementation mitigates several cardiometabolic risk factors

24 Sep 2025

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-31 August 2025)

24 Sep 2025

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 16-31 August 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 (16-31 August 2025)

24 Sep 2025

Chronic insomnia promotes faster mental decline, dementia

23 Sep 2025 by

People with chronic insomnia face an accelerated rate of cognitive decline and an increased risk of dementia, as shown in new research.

Chronic insomnia promotes faster mental decline, dementia

23 Sep 2025

Exposure to CT scan may raise risks for pregnancy loss, congenital anomalies

23 Sep 2025

Exposure to computed tomography (CT) imaging prior to pregnancy appears to increase the risks for spontaneous pregnancy loss and congenital anomalies, suggests a study. However, the mechanism driving this association remains unclear.

Exposure to CT scan may raise risks for pregnancy loss, congenital anomalies

23 Sep 2025

Three-month DAPT post MI may suffice

23 Sep 2025 by

Although guidelines recommend 12 months of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) following a heart attack, results from the DUAL-ACS* trial appear to show otherwise.

Three-month DAPT post MI may suffice

23 Sep 2025

Gut microbiome awareness low, gut health practices high in SG

23 Sep 2025 by

Knowledge and awareness of the gut microbiome are relatively low among the general population in Singapore, but practices of gut health modification are common, reports a study.