David Mills

1 week ago | healthline.com | David Mills

Share on PinterestResearchers report that people taking GLP-1 drugs in daily life don’t lose as much weight as those in clinical trials who take the same medications. The researchers add that people using weight loss drugs don’t regain weight as quickly as those in clinical trials. One possible reason for the weight loss differential is that people in the “real world” tend to stop taking these medications sooner than people in clinical trials.

1 week ago | healthline.com | David Mills

Share on PinterestA new scientific analysis indicates that cannabis use may increase the risk of cardiovascular health issues, including stroke. In an accompanying editorial, two health experts say these risks are serious enough to warrant the regulation of cannabis in the same manner as tobacco. Previous research has reported on the health benefits of cannabis for people with chronic pain and other ailments, but experts say the potential effects of cannabis should be discussed with your doctor.

1 week ago | healthline.com | David Mills

Share on PinterestA new study indicates there may be an association between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Researchers say an altered gut microbiome may be one of the main factors for this connection. Further study is warranted, as one expert doesn’t believe there is a correlation between the two conditions.

1 week ago | healthline.com | David Mills

Share on PinterestThe Trump administration reportedly plans to cut almost all funding for HIV vaccine research. Experts say the decision comes at a time when research in this field is making substantial progress. Many effective treatments are available for HIV, but these are lifelong commitments that manage a chronic disease rather than cure it. Treatments for HIV infection have come a long way since the 1980s, when too many lives were lost during the epidemic.

3 weeks ago | healthline.com | David Mills

Share on PinterestResearchers report that a three-year exercise program helped improve survival rates for people who have been treated for colon cancer. Experts say the findings could be helpful when doctors are recommending exercise as part of a post-cancer regimen. They note that the research may be particularly useful in patients who are under 50 years old, an age group that has seen a rise in colon cancer incidences.