Drinking coffee does not hinder the absorption of liquid thyroid medication

Although current product labels and treatment guidelines recommend that patients take thyroid hormone replacement therapy on an empty stomach, new research suggests drinking coffee does not affect the absorption of a liquid formulation of levothyroxine (LT4). A new study conducted by Vertice Pharma confirms the absorption of an oral levothyroxine sodium solution (Thyquidity 100mg/ 5mL) was not affected by consuming […]

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How does anxiety affect men?

Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions worldwide. While they tend to affect women more than men, men are still widely affected. Due to differing social and biological factors, men’s experiences of anxiety, from coping styles to treatment-seeking behaviors, differ from those of women. Anxiety disorders are characterized by excessive fear and worry, and behavioral disturbances. They […]

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Exploring the deep link between cancer and genetics

As the cost of genome and exome sequencing falls, its use in characterizing rare diseases and personalizing cancer treatment, for example, is becoming far more frequent. But such analyses may throw up findings unrelated to the condition for which it has been requested. What to do with these secondary findings (SFs) or incidental findings (IFs) is problematic. Should they be […]

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Results of the largest study of screening colonoscopies in average-risk adults younger than age 50 provide strong support for lowering the screening age to 45 years, by showing a “substantial” prevalence of advanced neoplasia in this age group. “We found that 5% of average-risk persons aged 45-49 years had advanced neoplasia and 28% had adenoma, which supports lowering the screening […]

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Singles or couples: Who sleeps better?

You might think that having the whole bed to yourself would leave you feeling more refreshed in the morning than sleeping with someone who might toss, turn or snore. Yet, a new study suggests that adults who share their beds with a partner have less severe insomnia, less fatigue and more sleep time. They also report being more satisfied with […]

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