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Physical Activity Trajectories Before and After Cardiovascular Disease: Insights from the CARDIA Study

By MedXY 07/29/2025

Longitudinal data from CARDIA reveal declining physical activity before and after CVD events, with pronounced disparities among Black women, highlighting the need for targeted interventions across the life course.

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Structured Lifestyle Intervention Shows Superior Cognitive Benefits in At-Risk Older Adults: Insights from the US POINTER Trial

By MedXY 07/29/2025

A large US trial shows that intensive, structured lifestyle programs yield greater cognitive improvement in at-risk older adults compared to self-guided approaches, though both are beneficial.

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The Truth Behind the 10,000 Steps Myth: How Much Walking Is Really Enough?

By MedXY 07/29/2025

New research shows walking 7,000 steps daily offers substantial health benefits, debunking the long-held belief in the 10,000-step rule.

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Lecanemab in Community Practice: Real-World Safety and Efficacy for Early Alzheimer’s Disease

By MedXY 07/29/2025

Community-based data suggest lecanemab is safe and effective for early-stage Alzheimer’s, with manageable ARIA rates and infusion reactions, particularly in ApoE4 noncarriers.

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Structured Lifestyle Interventions Deliver Superior Cognitive Benefits over Self-Guided Approaches in At-Risk Older Adults

By MedXY 07/29/2025

A large phase 3 trial reveals that structured, multidomain lifestyle interventions significantly improve cognition in older adults at risk for cognitive decline, outperforming self-guided strategies.

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Alzheimer’s Association Releases First Clinical Guidelines for Blood-Based Biomarkers: Implications for Diagnosis and Practice

By MedXY 07/29/2025

New Alzheimer’s Association guidelines endorse blood-based biomarkers as diagnostic adjuncts, not standalone tests, emphasizing rigorous clinical evaluation and high test accuracy.

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Synthetic Opioid Overdose Deaths Among Youth Surge 168%: A Five-Year Analysis and Clinical Implications

By MedXY 07/29/2025

Overdose deaths from synthetic opioids alone in U.S. youth aged 15–24 surged 168% between 2018 and 2022, now representing one-third of all youth OD fatalities. Clinical vigilance, harm reduction, and targeted prevention are urgently needed.

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CBD Use Among Elective Sports Surgery Patients Highlights Demand for Opioid Alternatives in Pain and Sleep Management

By MedXY 07/29/2025

A recent survey found 39% of elective sports surgery patients used CBD for pain or sleep, with one-third reporting benefit—underscoring the need for more evidence and opioid alternatives.

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FDA Panel Reviews SSRI Use During Pregnancy: Balancing Fetal Risks and Maternal Mental Health

By MedXY 07/29/2025

An FDA expert panel debates the risks and benefits of SSRI antidepressants in pregnancy, emphasizing the need to weigh untreated depression risks against potential drug-related fetal outcomes.

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Long Daytime Naps and Short Nighttime Sleep Linked to Triple the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation: Insights from a Spanish Cohort Study

By MedXY 07/29/2025

Extended daytime naps and inadequate nighttime sleep independently and synergistically elevate the risk of incident atrial fibrillation, according to a large Spanish cohort study.

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AI-Designed Proteins Revolutionize Personalized Cancer Treatment

By MedXY 07/25/2025

AI-powered protein design offers a fast, personalized approach to cancer treatment, enhancing immune response and minimizing side effects.

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A New Era in Precision Cancer Therapy: AI-Designed Proteins Pave the Way for Personalized Treatment

By MedXY 07/24/2025

Researchers developed an AI platform designing proteins that direct immune cells to target cancer precisely, accelerating personalized immunotherapy from years to weeks. This breakthrough enables rapid, specific treatments, promising safer, adaptable cancer therapies, pending clinical trials to ensure efficacy and safety in patients.