Cart is empty A research group analyzed large-scale clinical data to examine the association between the COVID-19 pandemic and the incidence of anorexia nervosa (ICD-10 classification: F50.0) in young patients in Japan. Their study revealed that the number of patients with anorexia nervosa increased after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Even weak tropical cyclones raise infant mortality in poorer countries, finds research
Tropical cyclones, including storms below hurricane and typhoon strength, were associated with a sharp rise in infant mortality in low- and middle-income countries during the first two decades of this century, according to new research published in Science Advances. The findings point to a critical need for stronger disaster response and child health protections in vulnerable regions, especially as climate change increases the frequency and severity of these storms.
Replacing animal products with plant-based foods leads to weight loss in people with type 1 diabetes, finds new research
Replacing animal products with plant-based foods—even those defined as “unhealthy” by the plant-based diet index—is an effective strategy for weight loss in adults with type 1 diabetes, finds a new study by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, published in Frontiers in Nutrition. Participants following a vegan diet lost 11 pounds on average, compared to no significant weight loss for participants following a portion-controlled diet.
Half of youth-serving clinicians screen for substance use disorder at every well visit
Just over half of youth-serving clinicians report that they routinely screen adolescents for substance-use disorders (SUDs) at every well visit, according to a study published online May 20 in JAMA Network Open.
Trend toward survival benefit seen for REM-inhibition in ALS
For patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), rapid eye movement (REM) inhibition via receipt of antidepressant medication is associated with a trend toward survival benefit, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society 2025 International Conference, held from May 18 to 21 in San Francisco.
Childhood cancer survivors have increased risk for chronic kidney disease and hypertension: Study
Childhood cancer survivors (CCS) have an increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and hypertension, according to a study published online May 19 in JAMA Network Open.
FDA and border officials join forces to seize vast quantity of illegal e-cigarettes
In February this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized nearly 2 million units of unauthorized electronic cigarette products in Chicago.
Researchers show social connection is still underappreciated as a medically relevant health factor
Research confirms that social isolation and loneliness significantly impact health and mortality, even if not listed on death certificates. BYU psychology and neuroscience professor, Julianne Holt-Lunstad, has published extensively on the topic, including a landmark 2010 meta-analysis and a 2023 framework on assessment and treatment.
New combination therapy found safe and feasible for neuroendocrine tumor patients
A new combination therapy that pairs a radiopharmaceutical (177Lu-DOTATATE) with a DNA-repair blocker (olaparib) has been deemed feasible and tolerable for neuroendocrine cancer patients. The combined therapy works by preventing cancer cells from repairing themselves after targeted treatment and has the potential to help patients achieve longer-lasting disease control. This research was published in the May issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
Key mechanism in embryonic development makes colorectal cancer more aggressive, study finds
Tumor cells in colorectal cancer exploit an important signaling pathway that normally controls embryo development. Researchers have now shown how a protein that controls the development of the arms and heart contributes to making colorectal cancer cells more aggressive and likely to spread.