June 13, 2025

RSV Vaccine Approved for Younger Adults

The FDA has approved Moderna’s mRESVIA vaccine for adults aged 18 to 59 who are at increased risk for RSV, expanding its indication beyond older adults.

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June 13, 2025

Lifestyle Interventions Recommended First-Line in Diabetes

A new guideline recommends using lifestyle interventions as first-line treatment to prevent, manage, and potentially reverse type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, supported by extensive clinical evidence.

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June 11, 2025

Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Premature Global Deaths

In a large study across 8 countries, researchers found that ultraprocessed food consumption contributed to thousands of premature deaths annually, with higher risks in countries where these foods dominate diets.

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June 10, 2025

Does Combination Therapy Improve Albuminuria?

Finerenone plus empagliflozin reduced urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio by 29% to 32% more than either drug alone in patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes.

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June 10, 2025

Gastric Bypass Lowers Cardiac Risk Long Term

Over 39,000 patients were followed for up to 11 years in a large national study comparing major heart event risks after gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.

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June 06, 2025

Higher Fiber Intake Linked to Lower Stroke

A large population study found that higher dietary fiber intake was associated with reduced risk of stroke and improved survival among stroke survivors, with genetic evidence supporting a causal link for small vessel stroke.

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June 06, 2025

RSV or COVID: Which Strains the Heart?

A study of 32,960 hospitalizations finds 10.9% of patients with RSV experienced acute cardiovascular events, with significantly higher adjusted odds than boosted and unboosted COVID-19 cases.

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June 02, 2025

New COVID Vaccine Approved for High-Risk Groups

After showing higher efficacy and a comparable safety profile to Spikevax, the FDA has approved Moderna’s mNEXSPIKE COVID-19 vaccine for high-risk patients.

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June 02, 2025

Adult-Onset Type 1 Diabetes Raises Health Risks

A Swedish population study found that adults diagnosed with type 1 diabetes face significantly higher risks of cardiovascular events and early death, especially if they smoke, have poor glycemic control, or are overweight.

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