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Supplementation with cocoa extract appears to be protective against the development of hypertension among older adults with normal systolic blood pressure (SBP) levels, but not among those with elevated SBP, as shown by the results of COSMOS* presented at EPI Lifestyle 2025.

26 Mar 2025

Use of tobacco, alcohol impacts sleep duration in sexual minority young adults

The use of tobacco is associated with sleeping 7–9 h among young adult sexual minority men, while excessive alcohol consumption may worsen sleep patterns, according to a recent study presented at EPI Lifestyle 2025.

Annual T2D screening delivers economic gains in women with GDM history

A study from Singapore shows that universal annual screening for type 2 diabetes (T2D) cuts the economic and societal burden of delayed T2D diagnosis in women with a history of gestational diabetes (GDM).

26 Mar 2025

Paediatric kidney transplantations in HK: Long-term outcomes favourable

Long-term outcomes of paediatric kidney transplantations in Hong Kong are favourable and comparable to international benchmarks, a territory-wide retrospective cohort study has shown.

Neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy beneficial in locally advanced ESCC

In the treatment of locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy may prolong overall and disease-free survival compared with neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy, according to a study from China.

Baricitinib tied to hair regrowth in adolescents with severe AA

Once-daily treatment with baricitinib resulted in clinically meaningful improvements in hair regrowth on the scalp, eyebrows, and eyelashes among adolescent patients with severe alopecia areata (AA), according to the BRAVE-AA-PEDS trial presented at AAD 2025.

Being born very preterm or with very low birth weight does not affect fertility in adulthood

Adults born very preterm (VP) or with very low birth weight (VLBW) do not appear to have reduced overall fertility, according to a study.

Study: Replace butter with plant-based oils for longevity

25 Mar 2025 by

Using plant-based oils such as olive, soybean, or canola instead of butter may help prevent premature deaths, as reported in a large study.

Sjögren disease patients at increased risk of death

Patients with Sjögren disease (SD) are at heightened risk of mortality from infections, malignancies, and cardiovascular disease (CVD), reveals a study.