Weight & Obesity
New GLP-1 implant may help overweight pets, study underway
Weight loss drugs aren’t just for people anymore; They may soon be available for your furry friend.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Month: December 2025
Sports Medicine
New therapies for advanced shoulder issues
Wear and tear, injury, certain medical conditions, and age can take a toll on shoulder function. Oftentimes, surgery can be avoided, with many people responding well to nonoperative treatments, such as physical therapy or injections, […]
Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
Loss of brain protein eases Alzheimer’s symptoms and brain damage in mice
New research published in the journal eNeuro examined whether eliminating a protein that is elevated in the brains of those with Alzheimer’s could prevent or reduce damage and behavioral symptoms in a mouse model of […]
Sleep Apnea
Rising temperatures linked to shorter, poorer sleep for US adults
Higher nighttime temperatures are linked to shorter sleep times and lower sleep quality, especially for people with chronic health conditions, lower socioeconomic status, or those living on the West Coast, according to a new USC […]
Sports Medicine
Early Parkinson’s predictor found in daily step count
Oxford’s Big Data Institute and Nuffield Department of Population Health report that daily step counts may help identify who will later be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, with lower activity patterns acting as an early marker […]
Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
Alzheimer’s changes appear early in patients with Down syndrome
Down syndrome is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21. Because of genes present on this chromosome that are known to contribute to Alzheimer’s disease, patients with Down syndrome often develop the disease, sometimes […]
Dentistry
Brushing well is more important for a healthy mouth than high-tech tools
Real progress in oral health doesn’t come from expensive gadgets, but from better daily habits. That is the conclusion of dentist-periodontist Tim Thomassen in his dissertation Oral Disease Prevention, which he will defend on 12 […]
Diabetes
GLP-1 receptor agonist use linked to chronic cough among adults with type 2 diabetes
For patients with type 2 diabetes, there is an association between glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use and chronic cough, according to a study published online Nov. 26 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.This […]
Diabetes
Gestational diabetes: Continuous glucose monitoring can reduce risk of excessive birth weight
An international research team led by the Medical University of Vienna has shown that continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in women with gestational diabetes can reduce the risk of a newborn with above-average birth weight. The […]
Sleep Apnea
Good sleep starts in the gut
You might think good sleep happens in your brain, but restorative sleep actually begins much lower in the body: in the gut.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com