Sep 9, 2026
Multiple studies released this week show hormone therapy during menopause may reduce heart disease risk and improve mood symptoms, while supplements marketed for menopause lack evidence and contain inconsistent doses. The research comes amid growing attention to the economic costs of menopause symptoms for women.
Researchers have found that a combination of omega-3 fatty acids and low-dose acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) produces results comparable to antibiotics in treating severe periodontitis, offering a potential alternative treatment approach for the gum disease.
A six-week clinical trial found that a daily prebiotic fiber supplement (inulin) reduced knee osteoarthritis pain comparable to supervised exercise programs, while also improving grip strength and pain sensitivity. The findings suggest a potential gut-muscle-pain connection that could offer a simpler alternative to digital physiotherapy.
Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, who spends $2 million annually on anti-aging treatments in his quest to 'defeat death,' revealed he has been diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis, an incurable condition causing his stomach to 'eat itself.'
A clinical trial of 108 adults with obesity and alcohol use disorder found that once-weekly semaglutide injections reduced heavy drinking days in the past 30 days by an average of roughly 12 days, representing a 50% reduction compared to placebo.
Study finds women with epilepsy taking antiseizure medication who initiate high-dose folic acid before pregnancy have approximately 45% reduced risk of major congenital anomalies in their children.
Kratom-related poisonings have increased by 1,200% over the past decade, with proposals to ban or regulate the plant-based substance making headlines across the United States as lawmakers and regulators grapple with safety concerns.