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Reduced hand function is a feature of a range of health conditions and illnesses, such as arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, stroke and cerebral palsy, among others. In the East Midlands alone, some 1.4 million people have a disability, 25% of whom have a dexterity impairment, presenting challenges when accessing health services, taking medicines or using health-related…

Novo Nordisk has begun a late-stage clinical trial to evaluate whether lower doses of its oral pill, Wegovy, can still deliver weight reduction, reported Reuters

Obesity may be associated with lower treatment response to biologic therapies for psoriasis, particularly interleukin (IL)-17 and IL-12/23 inhibitors, suggesting that BMI should be considered when selecting biologic therapy and counseling patients, according to results of a study published in the Journal of Dermatological Treatment

President Trump signs a sweeping executive order aimed at overhauling the CDC’s childhood vaccine schedule and restoring parental rights in medical decisions

AN INVESTIGATIONAL therapy, DD01, produced significantly greater liver fat reduction than placebo in adults with MASLD or metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), according to a 12-week analysis of a phase 2 trial

INFLAMMATORY bowel disease (IBD) was associated with reduced activation of Takeda G protein-coupled receptor 5 (TGR5), with investigators reporting that altered bile acid profiles correlated with greater inflammatory activity

GLP-1 drugs are already linked to weight loss and lower blood sugar. Now researchers say oral semaglutide may also curb alcohol abuse

LIFESTYLE modification significantly reduced intrapancreatic fat, reinforcing the role of non-pharmacological interventions in improving metabolic health and supporting strategies to prevent type 2 diabetes and pancreatic disease

It is well known that avocados are not only delicious but also pack a number of health benefits. However, that list of good-for-you effects is ever-growing, and researchers at Penn State Department of Nutritional Sciences just added to the roster

Natural plant compounds known as polyphenols, found in berries, tea, cocoa, coffee, and extra virgin olive oil, may positively influence biological processes linked to Alzheimer’s disease and other disorders characterized by the gradual loss of nerve cells, according to a review by researchers at Semmelweis University. The analysis, published in Nutrients, suggests that these bioactive…