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A nationwide study in Sweden indicates that GLP1 agonists, such as Ozempic, could lower the risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer in individuals with type 2 diabetes and chronic liver disease, suggesting a new, effective treatment option for preventing severe liver diseases.A nationwide study conducted by the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, published in the journal Gut, indicates that the use of Ozempic and similar GLP1 agonists is linked to a lower likelihood of cirrhosis and liver cancer in individuals with type 2…

New research indicates that statins may slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s patients. This observational study, which doesn’t confirm a causal relationship, suggests that statins could be beneficial for some dementia patients. Future research aims to identify specific patient groups that might benefit from this treatment.Statins, which reduce blood fat, might decelerate Alzheimer’s disease in certain patients, according to recent research from Karolinska Institute that was published in the journal Alzheimer’s Research…

A study from Karolinska Institutet indicates that people with a family history of cardiovascular diseases can reduce their risk by consuming more oily fish, which are high in omega-3 fatty acids. This finding is based on the analysis of data from over 40,000 individuals.A recent study conducted by Karolinska Institutet published in the journal Circulation suggests that individuals with a family history of cardiovascular disease might benefit from increasing their intake of oily fish.Oily fish, like salmon, mackerel,…

Being overly worried about getting sick may, actually, help send you to an early grave, new research out this month suggests. The study found that people diagnosed with hypochondriasis were noticeably more likely to die during the study period than those without it. An increased risk was seen across both natural and unnatural causes of death but was especially large for suicide.Freewrite Alpha Is the Little, Expensive E-Typewriter That CouldHypochondriasis—previously called hypochondria and now also known as illness…

A new epigenetic clock, the Glasgow-Karolinska Clock, accurately measures biological aging, particularly in chronic kidney disease patients, revealing accelerated aging that slows post-transplant. This development offers insights into aging processes and the potential to evaluate lifestyle interventions. A team of European researchers has developed an innovative test that accurately measures biological aging in a clinical setting. The discovery was made while studying patients for the aging effects of chronic kidney…

New research may provide clues to an enduring mystery about multiple sclerosis and the common germ thought to be its leading cause, the Epstein-Barr virus. Scientists in Sweden have found that some patients with multiple sclerosis produce antibodies against the virus that seem to also mistakenly target a protein found in the brain and spinal cord. The findings provide more evidence that the Epstein-Barr virus can cause multiple sclerosis, the study authors say, and could help explain why some patients experience more…