The study followed people who joined a program called Counterweight‑Plus, which started as part of the DiRECT diabetes trial. Five years later, participants had lost an average of 6. 1 kilograms and ten percent of them no longer needed diabetes medication. Researchers first looked at how much the p
Alopecia areata is a long‑term autoimmune condition that causes hair to fall out without scarring. The problem starts when the immune system attacks growing hair follicles, called anagen follicles. Scientists have discovered that Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors can stop this harmful signaling, givi
A new study shows that eating only during an eight‑hour window each day can make life easier for people who have Crohn’s disease. The research followed 35 adults with the condition, all of whom were overweight or obese. Twenty participants switched to a schedule that allowed them to eat betwee
Researchers want to know why stem‑cell treatments help some people with inflammation but not all. The focus is on mesenchymal stromal cells, or MSCs, which can lower immune reactions. Many clinical trials have shown that the treatments are safe, but it is still unclear how well they work because sci
A recent study from several hospitals across Japan looked at how two different kinds of PET scanners perform when used for breast imaging. The first type is a “ring‑shaped” machine that surrounds the patient, while the second uses an “opposite‑type” design that places detectors on opposite sides. Re
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a tough disease that makes muscles weak over time. Kids with this condition often struggle with simple movements like standing up or walking. But there's some good news! A treatment called ELEVIDYS is showing positive results in a big study called EMBARK. The study lo
PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a serious condition that can affect people after they've been through a very scary or dangerous event. It can make them feel anxious, scared, or even make them avoid things that remind them of what happened. Treatments for PTSD are always evolving, and one
A device approved by the FDA for treating ADHD in children has been found ineffective in a recent clinical trial. The external trigeminal nerve stimulator, which was expected to reduce ADHD symptoms, showed no significant improvement compared to a placebo. The FDA had initially approved the device
Cancer doesn't just hurt the body; it also takes a toll on the mind. Some survivors find a silver lining in their fight, growing stronger in unexpected ways. But how can we help more people find this strength? A recent study set out to answer this question. The study focused on people who had beate
Depression can be a heavy fog that clouds the mind and makes simple tasks feel impossible. For years, Valerie Zeko felt this fog, struggling with a condition that made her feel like her life was falling apart. She tried different antidepressants, but they either didn't work or caused more problems,
