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High consumption of healthy plant foods and low intake of animal foods appear to reduce the risks of liver cancer and colorectal cancer (CRC), suggests a study. These associations seem partly mediated through gut microbiota and systemic metabolism.

Routine use of preoperative screening computed tomography (CT) of the thorax in patients undergoing cardiac surgery does not appear effective in reducing mortality or stroke rates, reports a study.

Following a vegetarian diet appears to lower an individual’s chances of becoming a centenarian when compared with an omnivore diet, according to a study.

Diets such as the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) and those with lower hyperinsulinemia and inflammation potential have beneficial effects on cognitive health, as shown in a study.

Even light or moderate consumption of alcohol can still increase the risk of steatotic liver disease (SLD) and its metabolic dysfunction-associated subtype (MASLD), suggests a study. Furthermore, a gut microbial score based on alcohol-associated species predicts a higher disease risk.

Immunization against the human papillomavirus (HPV) can reduce the incidence of various cancer types in females 9 to 26 years of age, according to a study.

A recent study provides evidence lending support to established recommendations for early glycaemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes to reduce their risk of developing dementia.

A nationwide registry study of over 800,000 pregnancies shows no association between statin exposure in the first trimester and congenital malformations in the offspring, underpinning the safety of statin use in pregnancy for the growing foetus.

Treatment with relacorilant in adult patients with endogenous hypercortisolism helps maintain blood pressure (BP) control, according to a phase III study.