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Nutritional status may influence the mental health of older adults undergoing rehabilitation, reports a recent study. This association is mediated by muscle mass reduction and disease burden.

Malnutrition tied to depressive mood in older adults

Hormone therapy's impact on young-onset breast cancer risk varies by type

New research shows that using oestrogen hormone therapy alone may reduce the risk of young-onset breast cancer, while combining it with progestin could result in a risk increase among women with intact uterus and ovaries.

Hormone therapy's impact on young-onset breast cancer risk varies by type

CDK4/6 inhibitor-induced liver injury common in breast cancer

05 Jul 2025 by

Liver injury occurs in around one in 20 patients treated with cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitors for metastatic breast cancer, according to a multicentre retrospective study in Spain.

CDK4/6 inhibitor-induced liver injury common in breast cancer

Planet-friendly diet helps prevent CVD

05 Jul 2025 by

Diets that are friendly for the planet are also good for human health, according to a study.

Planet-friendly diet helps prevent CVD

ALT helps spot liver fibrosis in overweight children

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) appears to be a useful primary screening measure to identify early signs of fibrosis, such as increased liver stiffness, in children with overweight or obesity and additional risk factors, according to a study.

ALT helps spot liver fibrosis in overweight children

DESTINY-Breast09: T-DXd plus pertuzumab improves PFS in HER2+ breast cancer

05 Jul 2025 by

Treatment with trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) plus pertuzumab significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with HER2+ advanced/metastatic breast cancer (a/mBC) compared with standard of care in the first-line setting, according to a planned interim analysis of the phase III DESTINY-Breast09 trial presented at ASCO 2025.

DESTINY-Breast09: T-DXd plus pertuzumab improves PFS in HER2+ breast cancer

More cognitive issues, fewer heart problems after COVID-19 vs flu hospitalization in Asians

04 Jul 2025 by

Individuals hospitalized for COVID-19 vs seasonal influenza face a greater risk of cognitive impairment and fatigue but a lower risk of cardiac disorders as long-term consequences of infection, according to a retrospective population-based cohort study in Singapore.

More cognitive issues, fewer heart problems after COVID-19 vs flu hospitalization in Asians

Pro-inflammation diet ups risk of hypertension

Reducing the consumption of foods that cause inflammation can help in the prevention and control of hypertension, suggest the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Pro-inflammation diet ups risk of hypertension

Is intermittent fasting effective for weight loss?

04 Jul 2025 by

Intermittent fasting diets deliver benefits for weight reduction and cardiometabolic risk factors that are comparable to continuous energy restriction (CER), reports a study.

Is intermittent fasting effective for weight loss?