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Not all plant-based diets are good for the body, and adherence to an unhealthful type may negatively affect gut microbiome diversity, composition, and metabolites, suggests a study.

Are you eating the right plant-based diet?

Negative mood worsens dyspnoea in COPD

10 Mar 2024 by

A negative affective state can aggravate dyspnoea in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a study has shown. This suggests that reducing the likelihood of negative mood or improving the mood can help in managing morbidities associated with dyspnoea in COPD.

Negative mood worsens dyspnoea in COPD

10 Mar 2024

Illicit drug, substance use during pregnancy linked to risk of malignancies in offspring

Pregnant moms who use tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, or cocaine may be putting their babies at risk of several types of cancer, including nonglioma central nervous system tumours and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, as shown in a study.

Illicit drug, substance use during pregnancy linked to risk of malignancies in offspring

Outcomes do not differ between apixaban and warfarin plus amiodarone for AF

The risk of major bleeding and thromboembolic events is low for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) taking amiodarone with either apixaban or warfarin, with no significant difference between the two anticoagulants, according to a retrospective observational study.

Outcomes do not differ between apixaban and warfarin plus amiodarone for AF

In utero exposure to COVID-19 vaccine does not harm early infant development

09 Mar 2024 by

Babies born to mothers who were vaccinated against COVID-19 during pregnancy are not at risk of developmental delays, according to a study.

In utero exposure to COVID-19 vaccine does not harm early infant development

Cinnamon improves glycaemic control in obese adults with prediabetes

09 Mar 2024 by

Adding cinnamon spice, a substance rich in polyphenols, to daily diets may have beneficial glycaemic effects in adults with prediabetes, suggests a study.

Cinnamon improves glycaemic control in obese adults with prediabetes

Efruxifermin shows therapeutic potential alongside GLP-1RA medications

Treatment with the Fc–FGF21 analogue efruxifermin is well tolerated and appears to further improve liver health in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) with fibrosis who are already on a GLP-1RA, according to a phase IIb trial.

Efruxifermin shows therapeutic potential alongside GLP-1RA medications

Physical activity boosts mental health in children with neurodevelopmental disorders

Physical activity appears to be beneficial in children and adolescents with different types of neurodevelopmental disorders, with such interventions having positive effects on cognitive function, psychological well-being, internalizing, and externalizing problems, according to the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Physical activity boosts mental health in children with neurodevelopmental disorders

Extreme heat exposure a risk factor for preterm birth

08 Mar 2024 by

Pregnant women who have been exposed to extreme heat have higher chances of delivering their babies before term, while those residing in greener areas are less likely to experience the outcome, according to a study from Australia.

Extreme heat exposure a risk factor for preterm birth

Sugary drinks up CVD risk