Aspirin fails to lower the risk of cancer recurrence when administered after curative-intent treatment for colorectal cancer liver metastases, according to final phase 3 trial results published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology. The Scandinavian ASAC trial tracked 428 patients across 14 hospitals in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark to test whether the inexpensive, widely available … Read more
Beetroot juice supplements fail to improve swimming performance or alter post-exercise blood lactate concentrations among competitive and recreational athletes, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in Scientific Reports by L. Vega-Monzó and colleagues. Researchers analyzed data across 12 studies, including nine quantitative trials involving 120 swimmers, to test whether the popular nitrate-rich supplement … Read more
Patients with major depressive disorder and an inadequate response to standard antidepressants who receive add-on treatment with lumateperone experience significant improvements in sexual function, according to a study published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry and led by University of Virginia School of Medicine researcher Anita H. Clayton. In the 480-patient trial, a daily 42 … Read more
According to a study published in Scientific Reports, an international research team has identified a specific panel of blood proteins that sheds light on why the corticosteroid prednisone suppresses childhood growth and harms bone health while treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Researchers at Binghamton University and Carleton University found that unlike prednisone, a drug called … Read more
Atorvastatin reduced major cardiovascular events by 30 percent in older adults without known cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or dementia, according to findings presented at the ESC Congress 2026 and published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Led by researchers at Monash University, the STAREE trial evaluated 9,971 participants aged 70 and older over a median … Read more
According to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), intranasally administered oxytocin selectively increases trusting behavior in men with a low disposition to trust, boosting financial amounts entrusted to strangers by roughly 15% to 17% compared to a placebo group. Led by researchers from the University of Zurich, Otto … Read more
A combination of omega-3 and low-dose acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) achieved clinical results comparable to antibiotics in treating severe periodontitis, according to a study published in the May issue of the Journal of Periodontology. Researchers affiliated with Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital, Guarulhos University, the University of Taubaté, and the Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry at USP … Read more
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) arrested between 50.2% and 57.5% of active cavitated dentin caries lesions in young children over an eight-month period, according to a phase 3 multisite clinical trial published in JAMA Pediatrics. The trial evaluated 830 generally healthy children aged 12 to 71 months with severe early childhood caries to inform US Food … Read more
Beetroot juice supplementation provides a small but statistically significant improvement in aerobic capacity, according to a recent meta-analysis published in Frontiers in Nutrition. Researchers synthesized data from 38 placebo-controlled trials, finding that while recreational athletes may see performance gains, the evidence for elite, highly trained competitors remains inconclusive. The Biological Mechanism of Nitrates The interest … Read more
A combination of dietary fibers from wheat, citrus, and oats significantly improves bowel movement frequency and stool consistency in adults with chronic functional constipation, according to a randomized clinical trial published in the journal Food Science & Nutrition. Researchers found that a daily 13-gram supplement dose containing resistant dextrin, pectins, and insoluble fiber provided faster … Read more