A recent study by the German Diabetes Center (DDZ) and Helmholtz Munich found that six cardiometabolic risk groups previously identified in middle-aged individuals can also be applied to older adults without diabetes. Using data from the KORA F4/FF4 study of people aged 61 to 82, researchers identified clusters with varying risks of developing type 2 diabetes and related complications. One cluster, marked by high inflammatory load and insulin-resistant fatty liver, showed particularly high risk. The study highlights the importance of personalized risk assessment and early prevention strategies even in older age.

For a long time, research on the tumor microenvironment (TME) has focused on the influence of immune cells and bacterial communities. However, in recent years, scientists have discovered that fungi may play a more critical role. A team from the Department of Breast Medicine, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University published a review (Doi: 10.20892/j.issn.2095-3941.2024.0240) in Cancer Biology & Medicine, systematically revealing the interactions between gut fungi and tumor-related fungi, as well as their profound impact on cancer development and treatment responses. This study has pushed fungi to the forefront of tumor research, particularly highlighting their unique role in cancers such as pancreatic cancer, providing theoretical support for new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

A new study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs reveals important differences in the reach of collegiate recovery programs (CRPs), based on the number of the programs' funding sources. CRPs that had multiple funding sources served twice as many students as CRPs that relied on only a single source. These programs were also more likely to provide dedicated space and relapse management support to students. All Recovery meetings, which are inclusive support groups open to people exploring different forms of recovery and in all stages of the recovery process, were the most common type of mutual-aid support groups in CRPs.