Key Points
- Whole wheat bread is generally the healthier choice because it’s made from the entire wheat kernel, giving you more fiber and nutrients.
- Multigrain bread can sound nutritious, but unless every grain is whole, it may offer little more…


A team of scientists has found that a little-known “forever chemical” may be quietly worsening an already serious liver disease in teenagers.
The chemical, perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA), isn’t one of the well-known PFAS like PFOA or PFOS,…

Pegloticase plus methotrexate is a safe treatment regimen for patients with uncontrolled gout, according to recent findings from the MIRROR study to be presented by Brad Marder, MD, and colleagues at the American Society of Nephrology Kidney…



The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of Rybelsus or oral semaglutide to prevent heart attacks and strokes in people living with Type 2 diabetes. This makes it the first oral weight loss drug to be cleared for managing…

Disrupting communication between the body’s internal clock and the brain could help limit neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis (WashU Medicine). The study,…

Hong Kong reported two imported cases of chikungunya on Saturday, both of whom were hospitalised and are now in stable condition, bringing the total number of cases this year to 54, according to health authorities.
The first case involved a…

A NEW study has revealed that intensive blood pressure treatment not only protects the heart and brain but also improves the eye’s tiny blood vessels. Patients receiving more aggressive blood pressure control showed healthier retinal…