Erin Hunter, Associate Editor

Smoking increases exposure to carbon monoxide, and this may be associated with better clinical response to autophagy inhibitors.

Evidence suggests foods that activate sirtuin proteins may be beneficial for metabolic syndromes

Melatonin is linked to circadian rhythm, mitochondrial function, and neuroinflammation.

Vitamin A regulates stem cell differentiation to manage wound healing, although risk of tumor growth may increase if differentiation does not occur.

Fortification with folic acid may be especially beneficial in countries that do not have mandated folic acid fortification regulations.

PT886 (Phanes Therapeutics) received fast track designation 2 years after receiving orphan drug designation by the FDA.

A lack of equity in clinical research has direct impacts on patient care and outcomes

Cranberry extract improved speed in the 1500-meter time trial by 1.5%.

The study represents a new era of research into mushrooms as a resource for pharmaceutical development.

The oral medication activates an “anti-hunger” molecule which may prevent people from overeating.

To date, this is the only targeted therapy indicated for the treatment of generalized pustular psoriasis.

Pharmacists at this clinic work with patients to improve medication education, affordability, and access to care.

The FDA-approved topical and oral agent is currently indicated for adult patients with patterned alopecia.

Compared to placebo, risankizumab significantly reduced symptom severity for patients with moderate to severe disease.

Women who have longer ovarian function and enter menopause later in life tend to live longer, according to women’s health researcher.

This treatment improved the severity of symptoms in patients with scalp and nail psoriasis.

Findings originate from phase 3 data that was recently presented at the 2024 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting.

The cream significantly reduced abscesses and inflammatory nodules, reaffirming its efficacy as a maintenance option for HS.

Health span, wealth span, advocacy, and ethics are all burgeoning topics within the field of longevity.

If clinical trials continue to show that psychedelics offer safe and long-lasting results, then psychedelic-assisted therapy could flourish as a treatment in the mental health space.

Secukinumab affects levels of inflammatory biomarkers, and monitoring levels can help investigators understand how patients are responding to treatment.

GBS can cause transcriptional adaptations, which may increase risk of poor neonate outcomes.

The FDA is convening a committee to discuss phase 3 data after the planned action date, which delays drug availability to patients.

Diabetes is a known risk factor for cognitive decline and small vessel disease.

Vitamin D preserved insulin-producing cells and cell function, which can reduce complications in young patients.

The novel therapy is also being evaluated for the treatment of solid tumors in pancreatic and non-small cell lung cancers.

Children with normal weight had different community relationships compared to children with overweight or obesity.

There have been ongoing concerns about the long-term effects of prenatal exposure on neurodevelopment.

In some instances, metabolites can predict risk in patients who still have normal glucose biomarkers.

Omega-3s are important during pregnancy because they can reduce risk of preeclampsia and other negative health outcomes.