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Epilepsy: The Hidden Side Effect of Bariatric Surgery

The benefits of weight loss procedures are numerous, but a recently published paper reveals a long-term side effect clinicians and patients should heed.

Whole Grains vs. Refined Grains: Preventing Early-Onset Heart Disease

Researchers found eating too many refined grains is like consuming an excess of sugar.

Keep on the Sunny Side: Timing Meals for Better Mental Health

Feelings of anxiety and depression can fluctuate depending on when one eats throughout the day.

Expert Panel Debunks Common Sleep-Related Myths

Authors identified and deconstructed 10 misconceptions parents hold about teenage nocturnal patterns.

Top Heart Medication Could Help Alcohol Use Disorder Patients

Spironolactone is known to block mineralocorticoid receptors, an action believed to reduce alcohol cravings.

Irregular Sleep Could Cause More Inflammation

Those who slept few hours per night exhibited troubling signs of improper immune system function in a small study.

CDC: U.S. Adult Obesity Rate Up Sharply

At least 35% of adults are obese in 19 states and two territories.

CDC: Most Pregnancy-Related Deaths Are Preventable

Recent data indicate mental health conditions, excessive bleeding are the leading causes of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States.

Fraud Allegations Involving Alzheimer’s Disease Study Raise Concerns

In a paper published in 2006, the authors provided evidence indicating accumulation of a specific form of beta-amyloid protein was a cause of Alzheimer’s disease. However, recent accusations suggest images allegedly were altered, raising doubts about the initial conclusions. Regardless of what happened, this case has jumpstarted a conversation about instituting more preventive measures, conducting faster investigations into fraud allegations, and levying more severe consequences for researchers found guilty of misconduct.

Betibeglogene Autotemcel Suspension (Zynteglo)

The FDA has approved the first cell-based gene therapy to treat adult and pediatric patients with beta-thalassemia who require regular blood transfusions.