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Adherence to healthy diets, such as the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and those with lower hyperinsulinemia and inflammation potential, has been associated with a lower risk of subjective cognitive decline and better cognitive function in new research.

Healthy diets help maintain cognitive health

Sleep apnoea common among long COVID patients, signalled by insomnia

25 Apr 2026 by

More than 80 percent of patients with long COVID have obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), and these patients present with insomnia rather than the classic excessive daytime sleepiness, according to new research.

Sleep apnoea common among long COVID patients, signalled by insomnia

Radiofrequency vs pulsed field ablation: Which approach results in fewer stroke/TIA events?

25 Apr 2026 by

A single-centre study has found a significantly higher incidence of stroke and transient ischaemic attacks (TIA) within 30 days among patients who underwent pulsed field ablation (PFA) relative to those who received radiofrequency ablation (RFA).

Radiofrequency vs pulsed field ablation: Which approach results in fewer stroke/TIA events?

25 Apr 2026

Novel neurokinin 3 receptor antagonist for VMS clears phase II study

Treatment with the neurokinin 3 receptor antagonist GS1-144 appears to help reduce the frequency and severity of vasomotor symptoms (VMS) in postmenopausal Chinese women, according to a phase II study.

Novel neurokinin 3 receptor antagonist for VMS clears phase II study

$Prostate cancer patients on enzalutamide may be at risk of fall, fracture$

Prostate cancer patients on enzalutamide may be at risk of fall, fracture

A recent study has found a higher prevalence of falls and fractures in prostate cancer patients receiving enzalutamide relative to those reported in previous clinical trials and postmarketing research.

Prostate cancer patients on enzalutamide may be at risk of fall, fracture

Lowering BP threshold to 130/80 mm Hg enhances hypertension diagnosis

A significant number of masked, sustained, and nighttime hypertension may not be detected when using the conventional home blood pressure (BP) threshold of 135/85 mm Hg, suggests a study.

Lowering BP threshold to 130/80 mm Hg enhances hypertension diagnosis

24 Apr 2026

Maternal obesity may elevate bile acids in breast milk

Maternal obesity appears to increase bile acid (BA) levels in breast milk, which may have implications for neonatal digestion, maturation, and health.

Maternal obesity may elevate bile acids in breast milk

Statin-ezetimibe holds slight advantage over PCSK9is in ACS

In a systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA), a statin-ezetimibe combination yields a more favourable LDL-C reduction and a positive trend in atherosclerotic plaque regression compared with PCSK9 inhibitors (PCSK9is) alone in individuals with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).

Statin-ezetimibe holds slight advantage over PCSK9is in ACS

24 Apr 2026

16-year HK study: Borderline personality disorder ups risks of physical diseases and mortality

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is associated with higher risks of a wide range of physical diseases and increased mortality from all causes, natural causes, and external causes, according to a 16-year population-based cohort study in Hong Kong.

16-year HK study: Borderline personality disorder ups risks of physical diseases and mortality

Young-onset diabetes drives productivity losses in HK