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A clinical trial at the University of Calgary found that high doses of vitamin B3 (niacin) may help reactivate the immune system to fight glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Early results show 82% of patients had no disease progression at six months, a 28% improvement over expectations.
Conventional wisdom says asthma is treatable but incurable, but new scientific advances challenge this view. This article introduces the CURE Asthma initiative's plan for a cure, including remission, biomarker testing, and digital twin technology, offering hope to 363 million people worldwide.
On International Day of Yoga, Ayush Ministry Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha shares India's vision to make yoga a 365-day habit. He discusses the 'Yoga 365' campaign, school integration, and clinical evidence showing yoga's benefits for migraine, brain health, and cardiac rehabilitation.
The use of GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss has been increasing. Researchers continue to examine how GLP-1s might affect a person’s health beyond type 2 diabetes management and weight loss. A new study found a potential link between taking GLP-1 medications and a decrease in the overall risk of developing obesity-related cancers in people without diabetes.
Updated guidance now frames obesity as a central driver of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, rather than an isolated risk factor. The new guidelines emphasize early identification and intervention, encouraging healthcare professionals to discuss weight management before serious complications develop. Specifically, the guidelines highlight the importance of metabolic health and abdominal fat, which can contribute to inflammation, insulin resistance, and damage to the heart, kidneys, and blood vessels. Recommended treatment should be comprehensive and coordinated, combining lifestyle changes and medications when appropriate, while improving collaboration among healthcare specialties.
Prediabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, and without intervention, it can lead to type 2 diabetes. It also increases the risk of many other chronic conditions, including heart disease and stroke. A new study has found that, in a group of adults with prediabetes, lifestyle modifications were more effective at preventing multiple chronic conditions, including type 2 diabetes, than metformin or placebo.
A new study finds a ‘sweet spot’ for weight training and longevity: 40–60 minutes per week of moderate-to-vigorous lifting significantly reduces all-cause mortality risk. It offers precise exercise duration guidance for fitness enthusiasts.
The Indian government has removed syrups and liquid oral drugs from Schedule K of the Drugs Rules, ending decades of lenient oversight. This move aims to prevent substandard and adulterated medicines following the 2022-23 child deaths in Gambia and Uzbekistan linked to toxic Indian-manufactured cough syrups.
The Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has experienced one of the largest single-day increases in confirmed Ebola cases since the outbreak was declared in May 2026. Health authorities report the number of confirmed Ebola cases in DRC has increased to 782, with 181 deaths. However, the true number of cases in DRC may be higher because the outbreak likely began weeks before it was confirmed, and contact tracing has declined. Speaking to Medical News Today, infectious disease expert Monica Gandhi explains the fast spread of the virus, discuses current vaccine development, and emphasizes that a global spread is unlikely.
A sports medicine doctor recommends moving your body every single day — even just two minutes of vigorous activity — to boost your healthspan and longevity.
A new study analyzed key predictors for weight loss with tirzepatide, including baseline weight, sex, blood glucose levels, and treatment adherence. The findings help clinicians personalize weight loss strategies for patients.
Recent research uncovers how gut microbes influence liver health through the 'gut-liver axis,' offering new insights for preventing and treating fatty liver, hepatitis, and more. Understanding how these tiny organisms regulate immunity and metabolism can improve lifestyles and inspire new therapies.