It’s family vacation season, and John Travolta should win Dad of the Year for his choice destination with kids Ella, 23, and Ben, 12, who he shares with his late wife Kelly Preston. The Grease alum took his kids and their friends on a lavish vacation to Japan — and the epic pictures are giving us serious trip envy. “Here’s […]

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) may help curb the severity of hypoglycemia after weight-loss operations and even other gastrointestinal procedures, according to recent findings from a small study published online in the journal Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism. Hypoglycemia is a chronic and persistent complication common in patients following bariatric surgery, affecting as many as 30% of people who undergo a sleeve […]

A University of Cincinnati co-authored study found that in the U.S. youth who are incarcerated in adult correctional facilities are at a 33% higher risk for an early death between the ages of 18 and 39. The study, published in JAMA Open Network, also found that formal encounters with the legal system put youth at risk for a shorter lifespan […]

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition most commonly associated with older men. However, a recent study conducted by online medical prescription service UK Meds revealed that men aged 30-39 are the most likely to experience ED or know someone who does. With that in mind, experts at the firm put together the top ten least-known causes of erectile dysfunction, […]

Reviewers’ Notes There’s no doubt that Aussies love a good celebration. We’re all in when it comes to the weekend, and most of us can’t go past a Christmas celebration without a little bit of overindulging. But all this comes at a cost, and it’s taking a massive toll on our waistline. Now, a world-first study from the University of […]

Reviewers’ Notes Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, announced the fourth MBC-focused research grant supported through the Komen Metastatic Breast Cancer Collaborative Research Initiative (MBCCRI), a collaboration between Komen, Duke Cancer Institute and the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, which pairs researchers from each of the organizations to work together and address significant gaps […]

Rebecca L. Aft, MD, PhD, a highly esteemed breast cancer surgeon and researcher, has been named the inaugural Jeffrey F. Moley Professor of Endocrine and Oncologic Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. In addition to being a compassionate advocate for her patients, Aft is noted for her translational and clinical research program that is focused on […]

Telethon Kids Institute study has suggested the seasonal flu vaccine for children could also protect them from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), with the dual benefit easing pressure on hospitals. RSV is prolific in winter, infecting children’s lungs and potentially leading to hospitalization for bronchiolitis and pneumonia. Because there is no licensed RSV vaccine available, the researchers, publishing in the journal […]

The American Academy of Neurology has released expert consensus guidance on the use of new anti-amyloids to treat early Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The guideline authors highlight the fact that while these monoclonal antibodies (mAb), which target beta-amyloid, are promising in terms of slowing cognitive and functional decline in early AD, they also carry risks and burdens that should be discussed […]

Reviewers’ Notes Researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine have diagnosed a Sumatran Orangutan at the Indianapolis Zoo with a rare genetic disease called Alkaptonuria. This is the first time the disease has been confirmed molecularly in a primate other than a human. The six-year-old orangutan, named Mila, was born at the Indianapolis Zoo in 2016. Mila had a history […]