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Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze

Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal and Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). He is Professor and Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at David Tvildiani Medical University, and Secretary/Treasurer of the UEMS Section of Public Health. ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.
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UK’s Healthy Life Expectancy Falls: A Population Health Crisis Emerges

UK healthy life expectancy has declined since peaking in 2012-14, marking the first sustained reversal in population health gains since…

Nutraceuticals enhance antidepressants by addressing metabolic constraints, not replacing drug mechanisms

New 2025 analysis reveals nutraceuticals enhance antidepressants by addressing metabolic constraints like inflammation and nutrient deficiencies, rather than directly targeting…

Folic Acid Fortification Reduces Neural Tube Defects by 36% Despite MTHFR Gene Concerns

Folic acid fortification has reduced neural tube defects by 36% globally, including in people with MTHFR gene variants. Despite claims…

Scientists Capture Muscle Cell Fusion in Real-Time for First Time

Scientists capture unprecedented real-time footage of muscle cells fusing together, revealing the five-stage process that creates powerful muscle fibres. The…

Resistance Training Uses Less Muscle Glycogen Than Previously Thought, Meta-Analysis Reveals

New meta-analysis of 20 studies reveals resistance training depletes only 24% of muscle glycogen stores, challenging conventional post-workout carbohydrate recommendations.…

Gut Microbiome Changes Precede Brain Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease, Global Analysis Reveals

Global metagenomic analysis reveals that critical gut microbiome changes precede brain symptoms in Parkinson's disease. Two common microbial compounds systematically…

High-Carb Breakfast Fails to Boost Glycogen in Trained Athletes

New research shows that a high-carbohydrate breakfast failed to increase glycogen stores in trained cyclists. The findings suggest well-trained athletes…

One Third of US Adults Don’t Get Recommended Sleep: Evidence-Based Guide to Sleep Optimization

New research reveals one-third of American adults don't achieve recommended sleep duration of 7-9 hours nightly. Evidence-based analysis examines sleep…