Children’s hospital uses genetic testing for targeted therapies
By Katherine Shagoury Scientists and clinicians at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles in California have developed a comprehensive genetic testing panel to detect genetic markers that respond to target therapies, according to...
Read MoreStanford study finds medical marijuana does not reduce opioid deaths
By Katherine Shagoury Legalizing medical marijuana does not reduce the rate of fatal opioid overdoses, according to a new study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine, and...
Read MoreFDA issues final guidance for listing added sugars on single-ingredient products
By Katherine Shagoury The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued final guidance on the declaration of added sugars on honey, maple syrup, and other single-ingredient sugars, syrups, and certain cranberry...
Read MoreResearchers call for precision medicine in cognitive aging
By Katherine Shagoury There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach to aging brain health, says Lee Ryan, PhD, professor and head of the University of Arizona Department of Psychology, in...
Read MorePoor oral health increases liver cancer risk, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Poor oral health conditions, such as painful or bleeding gums, mouth ulcers, and loose teeth, may increase a patient’s risk for developing gastrointestinal cancers including liver cancer,...
Read MoreBehavioral intervention focus of preventative services task force recommendation for obesity-related mortality
By Katherine Shagoury The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released its updated recommendations on weight loss to prevent obesity-related mortality in adults, according to an announcement last week by...
Read MoreResearchers use genetics to determine cause of cardiovascular disease
By Katherine Shagoury Excess weight and body fat cause a range of heart and blood vessel diseases, according to a new study published in the European Heart Journal. Using data...
Read MoreSimilar foods have different effects on microbiome, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Foods that look the same on nutrition labels can have significantly different effects on an individual’s microbiome, according to a new study published in the journal Cell...
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