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Consuming dietary cholesterol and eggs in high amounts contributes to an increased risk of overall and cardiovascular disease mortality, according to a large study.

The use of mitapivat increased haemoglobin (Hb) levels in patients with pyruvate kinase deficiency (PKD) who did not receive any regular blood transfusions, according to the ACTIVATE* study.

Markers of body iron stores, such as serum ferritin or serum transferrin receptor, are not associated with coronary heart disease events, as reported in a recent study.

Taking P2B001, a novel polypill comprising fixed-dose combination of 0.6 mg pramipexole (PPX) and 0.75 mg of rasagiline (RAS), was better than taking either drug component alone for symptomatic control of Parkinson’s disease, according to results of a late-breaking phase III study presented at AAN 2022.

Drinking two to three cups of coffee daily is good for the health, lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and even promoting longevity in individuals with or without heart problems, according to three studies presented at the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) Annual Scientific Session 2022.

A randomized trial in a virtual convenience store has shown the negative effect of nutrition-related claims that seem to encourage parents to select less healthy beverages for their children and mislead them on the healthfulness of fruit drinks.

Whole grain wheat foods boast of several health benefits but, in their natural composition, do not provide lower postprandial glycaemia or gastric emptying relative to their refined wheat counterparts, reveals a recent study.