A new analysis published in Family Medicine and Community Health found that greater consumption of ultra-processed foods significantly increases the risk for multiple chronic diseases and death. The findings align with prior research connecting ultra-processed foods to adverse health outcomes including cancer, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
Novartis and Ionis's pelacarsen failed to protect heart health despite lowering Lp(a) levels in a large clinical trial, raising questions about the therapeutic approach and increasing pressure on Novartis's drug pipeline. Shares fell 3.3%.
Mineralys Therapeutics presented new data at a major European medical conference showing their experimental pill significantly reduced blood pressure in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Cytokinetics announced its heart disease drug Myqorzo, already approved in one indication, succeeded in meeting twin efficacy goals in a Phase 3 trial for genetic heart disease, potentially boosting future sales.
Frequent, long, or early-day naps in older adults are linked to higher mortality risk and may signal underlying conditions like cardiovascular disease, neurodegeneration, or sleep disorders, suggesting daytime sleep patterns could serve as an early warning sign of declining health.
