7-Nov-2025 More children, shorter lifespan? Clear evidence from the Great Finnish Famine University of Groningen Peer-Reviewed Publication Euan Young and colleagues show that under harsh conditions, the biological cost of reproduction can shorten women’s lifespans. Scientific theory indeed predicts that having more offspring leads to a shorter life span, but until now, evidence of this link in humans was mixed. Journal Science Advances
7-Nov-2025 OHSU researchers develop promising drug for aggressive breast cancer Oregon Health & Science University Peer-Reviewed Publication A new molecule developed by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University offers a promising avenue to treat intractable cases of triple-negative breast cancer — a form of cancer that is notoriously aggressive and lacks effective treatments. Journal Cell Reports Medicine Funder NIH/National Cancer Institute, National Institute on Aging, NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, U.S. Department of Defense
7-Nov-2025 American College of Cardiology, OpenEvidence to advance AI-enabled, evidence-based cardiovascular care American College of Cardiology Business Announcement The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and OpenEvidence are entering a strategic partnership to accelerate the translation of cardiovascular clinical guidance and research into clinical implementation at the point of care. By combining ACC’s leadership in cardiovascular science and education with OpenEvidence’s advanced generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology, clinicians will have access to the latest relevant and actionable medical evidence to support shared decision-making with their patients.
7-Nov-2025 Young people using unregulated nicotine pouches despite health risks University of Edinburgh Peer-Reviewed Publication Young people in Scotland are experimenting with nicotine pouches and reporting adverse effects such as sickness and fainting, according to new research from the Scottish Centre for Social Research (ScotCen) published today in the journal Addiction. Journal Addiction
7-Nov-2025 Effects of sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors by diabetes status and level of albuminuria JAMA Network Peer-Reviewed Publication About The Study: Within the studied participants, there were clear absolute benefits of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors on kidney, hospitalization, and mortality outcomes irrespective of diabetes status and level of urine albumin to creatinine ratio. Journal JAMA
7-Nov-2025 High-impact clinical trials generate promising results for improving kidney health - part 2 American Society of Nephrology Reports and Proceedings The results of numerous high-impact clinical trials that could affect kidney-related medical care will be presented in-person at American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2025 November 5–9. Meeting ASN Kidney Week
7-Nov-2025 More Americans, especially Black adults, are dying before they can access Medicare benefits Brown University Peer-Reviewed Publication A new study found that a rising number of premature deaths prevent many Americans from reaching the age of Medicare eligibility. From 2012 to 2022, deaths among adults ages 18 to 64 increased by 27%, according to an analysis of federal mortality data from all 50 states. Journal JAMA Health Forum Funder National Institute on Aging