Aug 24, 2026
A study in Diabetologia shows type 2 diabetes in lean Africans is driven by insulin shortage, not insulin resistance, and may require different treatment than standard guidelines. The study analyzed data from over 3,300 African adults and found distinct complication patterns between lean and overweight patients.
Aug 17, 2026
Real-world and trial data show ixekizumab and deucravacitinib provide durable efficacy in psoriatic arthritis. Ixekizumab achieved high remission rates and drug retention over 24 months, while deucravacitinib improved outcomes across multiple disease domains in the phase III POETYK PsA-2 trial.
Jul 04, 2026
Removing olfactory groove meningioma may improve blood sugar control in diabetes patients, a JAMA Network Open study finds. Both intermittent and continuous calorie restriction also improve metabolic health in type 2 diabetes.
Aug 04, 2026
New research: any cardiometabolic risk factor justifies MASLD screening in overweight adults, and MASLD independently worsens sepsis, bleeding, and other outcomes in hospitalized Crohn's disease patients.
Jun 30, 2026
Recent studies show that resistance training lowers cardiovascular disease risk in women, muscular strength is tied to lower mortality in older women, and both weekend warrior and regular exercise patterns reduce mortality in patients with hypertension.
May 21, 2026
A four-week dietary intervention reduced biological age in adults aged 65-75, with the strongest effect from an omnivorous high-carbohydrate diet. The Aging Cell study used 20 biomarkers. Longer-term research is needed.
Apr 29, 2026
New research shows AI can predict heart disease risk from breast arterial calcification on mammograms, while the BRAIx tool helps assess breast cancer risk. A $16 million U.S. trial, PRISM, will evaluate AI-assisted reading of screening mammograms.
Jul 18, 2026
A cross-sectional study shows that type 2 diabetes and body mass index independently worsen arterial stiffness, with BMI having a greater impact. No synergy was found between the two risk factors.
Jun 24, 2026
Multiple new studies highlight key factors affecting children's health and development. Research shows maternal cardiovascular health during pregnancy significantly impacts child developmental delays, with poor heart health increasing risk by 62%. A separate study found family finances and neighborhood opportunities account for about 16% of variability in children's brain function, while parental concern about illness proved highly accurate for detecting serious conditions in children.
Jun 06, 2026
Recent research highlights advances in precision medicine for psoriatic arthritis, including a biopsy-driven treatment strategy that improved clinical outcomes and ongoing investigation into new biologic agents, combinations, and biomarker panels.
May 14, 2026
Lilly said a Phase IIIb trial of ixekizumab plus tirzepatide in psoriasis and obesity or overweight beat ixekizumab alone on complete skin clearance plus at least 10% weight loss at 36 weeks.
May 12, 2026
A large analysis of 131,821 health professionals found that two to three cups of caffeinated coffee a day were linked to a 19 percent lower dementia risk. One daily cup of caffeinated tea was linked to a 14 percent lower risk.
Apr 08, 2026
The FDA has approved icotrokinra, the first oral IL-23 therapy for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. Meanwhile, real-world research shows IL-23 inhibitors produce site-specific responses in high-impact areas like scalp and nails, and combination therapy with ixekizumab and tirzepatide shows superior results for psoriasis patients with obesity.
Mar 15, 2026
GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and tirzepatide help regulate appetite and improve satiety for medical weight loss. Clinical studies show patients can lose an average of 15% of body weight with these treatments. These medications are suitable for individuals with BMI of 27+ with weight-related conditions or BMI of 30+ regardless of other conditions.
Mar 14, 2026
New clinical evidence demonstrates that combining SGLT2 inhibitors with GLP-1 receptor agonists provides additive benefits for type 2 diabetes patients, while machine learning tools help personalize therapy selection.
Mar 09, 2026
AbbVie announced positive Phase 1 results for ABBV-295, a long-acting amylin analog for obesity treatment, showing clinically meaningful weight loss with favorable tolerability across all dose levels tested.
Mar 03, 2026
A systematic review of 64 randomized clinical trials found GLP-1 receptor agonists produce greater weight loss in women than men, while the global market is projected to grow from $51.57 billion in 2026 to $112.62 billion by 2032.
Feb 26, 2026
Semaglutide and tirzepatide represent distinct GLP-1-based weight management medications with different mechanisms of action. Clinical trials show varying weight loss outcomes, while new combination therapies undergo head-to-head testing.
Feb 24, 2026
Enhertu combined with pertuzumab received FDA approval for first-line treatment of HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, marking the first new treatment in a decade. Real-world data show trastuzumab deruxtecan efficacy is consistent across patient subgroups.
Feb 20, 2026
Private prescriptions for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs in England are concentrated in affluent areas despite higher obesity rates in deprived regions. Online pharmacies face scrutiny for inadequate verification checks when dispensing these medications.