Research Summaries

Public Health
Public Health
01/08/2026
Kate Young
HHS and the Department of Agriculture unveiled new dietary guidelines and an updated food pyramid for Americans. According to HHS, these changes mark a shift toward prioritizing health outcomes rather than...
01/08/2026
Research Summary
Research Summary
11/21/2025
Ashton L. Stahl
A new multicenter randomized clinical trial published in JAMA evaluated whether consuming caffeinated coffee affects the recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) after cardioversion. The findings suggest that...
11/21/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
11/10/2025
Kate Young
A meta-analysis published in GeroScience evaluated data from 23 studies to determine the impact of adherence to the Mediterranean diet on the risk of cognitive impairment, dementia, and Alzheimer disease....
11/10/2025
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Research Summary
08/07/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
A large prospective study found that specific dietary lignans and whole grain foods are associated with a significantly reduced risk of incident gout, highlighting the potential role of the gut microbiome...
08/07/2025
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Research Summary
06/20/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
A real-world study of a fasting mimicking diet program showed improved glycemic control, medication reduction, and weight loss in people with type 2 diabetes, with high engagement and satisfaction rates....
06/20/2025
AACE Conference Coverage
AACE Conference Coverage
05/17/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
A post hoc analysis of the SURMOUNT-1 trial reveals that cardiometabolic improvements achieved after 176 weeks of tirzepatide may diminish significantly within 17 weeks of treatment cessation, particularly...
05/17/2025
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Research Summary
05/13/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
Excess visceral fat, rather than BMI alone, is a key driver of cardiovascular risk in people with HIV receiving antiretroviral therapy. The study authors presented their findings at the Conference on...
05/13/2025
ACC.25 Conference Coverage
ACC.25 Conference Coverage
04/09/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
In a large, matched-cohort study, patients with coronary artery disease receiving colchicine plus an SGLT2 inhibitor had significantly lower risks of mortality, MACE, ischemic stroke, and atrial...
04/09/2025
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Research Summary
02/13/2025
Kate Young
A new study reveals that most patients discontinue GLP-1 receptor agonists within a year, with significantly higher dropout rates among those using them for weight loss rather than diabetes management. ...
02/13/2025
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Research Summary
10/11/2024
Miranda Manier, BA
Individuals with prediabetes who achieve a weight loss of at least 5% experience significant improvements in insulin sensitivity and reductions in visceral fat, suggesting that remission of prediabetes can...
10/11/2024