The American Heart Association’s updated cholesterol guidance reflects these advances. Rather than focusing on cholesterol numbers alone, the recommendations place greater emphasis on a person’s overall cardiovascular risk, earlier prevention, and using the right treatment for the right patient. The goal is to identify people who can benefit from treatment before they experience a heart attack or stroke.
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men worldwide. In many cases, it grows slowly and may not cause symptoms for years. However, some forms can be aggressive and spread beyond the prostate, making early detection and appropriate treatment extremely important.
Researchers continue to learn more about the genetic and biological factors that drive prostate cancer, leading to improved screening methods and more personalized treatment options. A comprehensive review of prostate cancer research highlights how advances in genetics, diagnosis, and treatment are helping improve outcomes while reducing unnecessary treatment for low-risk disease.
For the first time since 1999, the FDA has approved a brand-new organic UV filter for sunscreen — and dermatologists are calling it a major turning point . The ingredient is called bemotrizinol, or BEMT. And here’s why that matters. Most U.S. sunscreens rely on just a small group of approved filters. In fact, we’ve been working with only seven commonly used UV filters, while Europe has nearly 30 options . That has limited how advanced American sunscreen formulas could be. Bemotrizinol changes that.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Recently issued a draft guidance to help developers bring promising gene therapies to patients more efficiently by making greater use of existing scientific and regulatory knowledge.
When finalized, the guidance will outline how sponsors can use publicly available information and established platform knowledge, including chemistry, manufacturing and controls (CMC) data, nonclinical study results and clinical information, to streamline regulatory submissions for human gene therapy products that use genome editing in human somatic cells.
You may have heard about a recent health scare that turned out to be epididymitis — a common, non-cancerous inflammation near the testicle. But it raises an important question: when should you actually worry about testicular cancer?
The biggest signs to watch for are a new lump, swelling, a feeling of heaviness, persistent discomfort, or a change in the size or firmness of a testicle. Most changes are not cancer, but any new abnormality should be checked by a healthcare professional.
Dementia affects millions of people worldwide and is often associated with memory loss. However, the condition can also cause depression, anxiety, agitation, and social withdrawal. While medications can help manage some symptoms, they do not always address the emotional and behavioral challenges that come with dementia.
This is why researchers continue to study non-drug approaches that may improve quality of life. One of the most promising options is music therapy. A large review of clinical studies found that music-based interventions can have meaningful benefits for people living with dementia, particularly when it comes to mood, emotional well-being, and behavior.