Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD
Brain Energy Consumption Peaks at 50% in Children, Study Reveals Critical Role of B Vitamins
New research reveals the brain consumes up to 50% of total body energy in 10-year-old children, highlighting the critical role…
Carbohydrate Intake During Exercise Shows Modest Muscle Glycogen Sparing Effects
New meta-analysis of 31 trials reveals carbohydrate intake during prolonged exercise reduces muscle glycogen depletion by 9%. Despite statistical significance,…
Vigorous Exercise Before Stress Blocks Cortisol Surge, Study Shows
New research shows vigorous exercise can reduce cortisol response to psychological stress by up to 42% when performed 45 minutes…
Biogen-Denali Parkinson’s Drug Fails Phase 2 Trial, Highlighting Treatment Development Challenges
Biogen and Denali's experimental Parkinson's therapy failed Phase 2 trial endpoints, highlighting ongoing challenges in neurodegenerative disease drug development. The…
EU and US Drug Regulators Split Over AstraZeneca’s New Breast Cancer Treatment
European and American drug regulators reached opposing conclusions on AstraZeneca's experimental breast cancer treatment. The EMA endorsed the antibody-drug conjugate…
CDC Mpox Information Page Becomes Target of Political Controversy Over Health Communication
A CDC webpage about mpox has become embroiled in political controversy, highlighting ongoing tensions between scientific health communication and political…
Plant vs Animal Protein: New Research Challenges Short-Term Muscle Building Claims
New research reveals that while animal protein produces 47% higher immediate muscle protein synthesis than plant protein, this advantage may…
Muscle Mass Linked to Younger Brain Age in New MRI Study of 1,164 Adults
New MRI study of 1,164 adults reveals that higher muscle mass is linked to younger brain age, while visceral fat…