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Opinion: ‘Ultra-processed food’ is too broad a term to be useful

Legislatures, governors, government agencies, and plaintiff attorneys are taking action against ultra-processed foods, but there is no clear definition of ultra-processed.

We know so little about taking weight-loss drugs without prescription – is it really worth it? | Devi Sridhar

Studies show that they’re effective for overweight people, but if you’re healthy, there are less risky ways to lose weightWhen I’ve been in the gym over the past few months, one of the things pe

MedGenome launches campaign to promote early detection of rare diseases

MedGenome's campaign, #CarefortheRare aims to bring attention to the challenges faced by families living with rare diseases, while fostering understanding and support for their journey

NIT Rourkela develops AI-powered model to improve blood sugar predictions

The research presents a machine-learning model that enhances the accuracy of blood glucose level prediction

Agilus Diagnostics, Lucence partner to advance cancer testing services in India

Through this collaboration, Agilus Diagnostics will integrate Lucence’s molecular testing solutions into its oncology diagnostics portfolio

CXCR2 receptor for cancer and respiratory disease treatments visualised by IIT Kanpur researchers

Using advanced cryogenic-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), the IIT Kanpur research team has provided insight into the lock-and-key mechanism that allows CXCR2 to recognise multiple chemokines

STAT+: Some NIH study sections will resume reviewing grants, but final funding decisions are still in limbo

While some NIH study sections will resume, advisory council meetings, which make final funding decisions, seem to still be held up.

STAT+: J&J sues Samsung over a contract breach for a Stelara biosimilar

As biosimilar versions of a big-selling Johnson & Johnson medicine reach the U.S.

Some Antidepressants Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline in Dementia Patients

(MedPage Today) -- Antidepressant medications were associated with faster rates of cognitive decline in patients with dementia, a national cohort study in Sweden showed.

BRCA1 Contribution to Prostate Cancer Called Into Question

(MedPage Today) -- Mutations in BRCA1 do not appear to contribute significantly to the risk of prostate cancer progression, according to DNA test results from 450 prostate cancer specimens.

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