Chronic Disease Prevention

Research Explores the Harmful Health Effects of Recycled Plastics

June 12, 2023 - Despite the narrative that recycled plastic is better for the environment and overall health, years of research have explored the harmful health effects linked to recycled plastics. In a report recently published by Greenpeace, an environmental advocacy group, the organization calls on government officials to develop a Global Plastics Treaty and...

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Sleeping Pills Linked to Lower Levels of Alzheimer’s Disease Proteins

by Veronica Salib

A recent study published in the Annals of Neurology identified a link between sleeping pill use and lowered levels of Alzheimer's disease protein. Protein buildups and plaques identified in...

Nutrient Intake Is Inversely Related to Metabolic Syndrome Incidence

by Veronica Salib

A publication in JAMA Network Open found that folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 intake and serum levels are inversely related to metabolic syndrome (MetS) incidence, with higher intake levels...

Oral Butyrate Supplementation Treats Pediatric Obesity

by Veronica Salib

According to the CDC, 20% of children and adolescents in the United States deal with pediatric obesity. Obesity is linked with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, joint problems,...

Wound Infiltration May Reduce Pain Following Cesarean Delivery

by Veronica Salib

In an article published in JAMA Network Open by Gali Garmi, MD, and his colleagues state that cesarean delivery — commonly referred to as a C-section — is the most common abdominal surgery...

FDA Approves TZIELD to Delay Stage 3 Type 1 Diabetes

by Veronica Salib

According to the CDC, of all people with diabetes, up to 10% have type 1 diabetes (T1D), sometimes referred to as juvenile or insulin-dependent diabetes. This type of diabetes typically develops early...

Orexo Pharmaceuticals Announces Phase I Clinical Study Data

by Veronica Salib

Months after announcing the development of a nasal epinephrine rescue medication, Orexo Pharmaceuticals announced positive phase I clinical trial data on the drug — called OX640. Epinephrine is a...

Pharmaceutical Industry Is Developing Almost 800 Chronic Disease Drugs

by Veronica Salib

As the rate of chronic disease in the United States continues to rise, industry members are looking for new and effective methods to manage and treat these disorders. The Pharmaceutical Research and...

How Biomarker Research Has Brought Scientists Closer to an HIV Vaccine

by Veronica Salib

In a recent article published in Nature Medicine, researchers shared information on new biomarkers to develop HIV prevention tools. This publication highlighted research from the Antibody Mediated Prevention (AMP) trials. It is thought...

Federal Judge Rules against Mandated HIV PrEP Coverage

by Veronica Salib

In a recent court ruling, United States District Judge Reed O’Connor declared that mandated HIV PrEP coverage impedes religious freedom. This ruling provides a precedent for employers to refuse...

Stroke Prevention Study to Analyze Benefits of Wearable Devices

by Veronica Salib

Wearable devices have gained much traction recently for their potential uses in the healthcare industry. Recently, Northwestern University has collaborated with Johns Hopkins University on a research...

Update on FDA Review and Enforcement of Non-Tobacco Nicotine Products

by Veronica Salib

On April 28, 2022, the FDA placed a total ban on all flavored nicotine products in an attempt to reduce the number of nicotine-related diseases and illnesses. Following previous FDA rulings to ban...

GSK, Vir Use CRISPR, Artificial Intelligence to Find COVID-19 Cure

by Samantha McGrail

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Vir Biotechnology recently announced a collaboration to enhance COVID-19 drug discovery through the use of CRISPR and artificial intelligence. For more coronavirus updates,...

FDA Orders Removal of Prescription, OTC Ranitidine Drugs

by Samantha McGrail

FDA recently announced it has requested that manufacturers withdraw all prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) ranitidine drugs from the market immediately. Last year, FDA became aware of independent...

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