A new systematic review finds obesity can alter how antibiotics work, sometimes requiring adjusted doses. Obese patients may need higher doses for drugs to penetrate tissue effectively. While some antibiotics like β-lactams need no changes, others like aminoglycosides do. Researchers stress the need for individualized therapeutic monitoring and further study.
Sleep paralysis affects about 30% of people, causing vivid, terrifying hallucinations while the body remains immobile during REM. Stress, irregular sleep, and mental health issues are risk factors. Though not dangerous, it can be distressing. Harvard researchers explore therapies like meditation-relaxation techniques to reduce episodes and improve sleep quality.
A new study reveals kids aged 7–18 are adopting complex, often harmful skincare routines influenced by TikTok. Many products contain irritants like AHAs, lack sunscreen, and are not suitable for young skin. Dermatologists urge parents to stick to gentle, fragrance-free cleansers and sunscreen while monitoring social media influence.
A Canadian-led global study found structured exercise after chemotherapy reduced colon cancer recurrence by 28% and death risk by 37%. Patients worked with physiotherapists over three years. Researchers say adding physical activity to care plans is as effective as expensive cancer drugs and far more affordable and sustainable.
A new drug combo using trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) nearly halved disease progression in HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. Called a “smart bomb,” it targets cancer cells directly. Patients saw significantly improved outcomes over standard care. The treatment could soon become a first-line option pending regulatory approval, experts say.
Women who drank 1–3 cups of caffeinated coffee daily in midlife were more likely to reach older age with better cognitive, physical, and mental health. The benefit was unique to coffee — not tea or soda. Still, researchers caution it’s not a universal prescription due to hormonal and individual differences.
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