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An analysis of data concerning 372,471 sciatica patients revealed that those who initially received spinal manipulative therapy—the primary form of treatment provided by doctors of chiropractic—were three times less likely to be prescribed an opioid in the following year than individuals who first consulted with a medical physician. PLoS One, January 2025
Significant Decrease in Rate of Heart Attack Deaths Among Cancer Patients
While acute myocardial infarction remains a concern for adult cancer patients, new research indicates that the risk of heart attack-related death for patients with cancer fell roughly three-fold from 1999 to 2020. The authors of the study credit the drop to improvements in diagnostics and treatment, as well as increased coordination of care between oncologists and cardiologists. International Journal of Cardiology. Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention, January 2025
Food Choices Affect Gut Bacteria Composition
Examinations of samples collected from 21,561individuals from the United States, United Kingdom, and Italy revealed that the foods you eat influence the types of bacteria that inhabit your gut microbiome. For instance, individuals with a diet rich in fruit and vegetables are more likely to have gut bacteria involved in fiber fermentation, which can provide anti-inflammatory effects. On the other hand, a high intake of red and processed meat may cater to bacteria linked to an increased incidence of inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer. Nature Microbiology, January 2025
Pilates Is Okay During Pregnancy
A systematic review that included 25 studies concluded that Pilates is a safe form of physical activity that can be performed during all three trimesters, unless contraindicated. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, October 2024
Brain Activity Changes with Age
A recent animal study found that as mice age, some regions of the brain associated with learning and memory exhibit reduced function; however, the research team observed increased activity in areas of the brain linked to immune and inflammatory functions. Nature, January 2025
Nasal Swab Can Help Diagnose Asthma Type
Asthma is a complex disease with a variety of subtypes that may require different treatment approaches. Currently, accurate diagnosis requires invasive procedures such as collecting lung tissue samples. Now, researchers have developed a nasal swab test that looks for specific immune cells that are associated with different asthma subtypes, which can speed diagnosis and lead to more targeted treatments. Journal of the American Medical Association, January 2025
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