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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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Childhood junk food may rewire brain appetite circuits, study finds

New research reveals that consuming junk food during childhood may permanently alter brain circuits controlling appetite, with effects persisting into…

Popular Magnesium Absorption Charts May Overstate Supplement Differences, New Research Shows

New research challenges popular magnesium absorption charts, showing only 2-3% difference between premium citrate and basic oxide forms once stores…

Common Pesticide Chlorpyrifos Linked to Lasting Brain Damage in Children

New neuroimaging research reveals that prenatal exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos causes lasting brain abnormalities and 36% reduction in motor…

Mass Immigration Raids Leave Thousands of Children Without Parents: Legal Guardianship Crisis Emerges

As federal immigration enforcement intensifies, thousands of children face separation from detained parents, overwhelming state child welfare systems. Legal experts…

Why Nutrients Work Better Together: New Research Reveals Synaptic Benefits of Combined Nutrition

New research reveals that brain synapses respond 85% more effectively to combined nutrients than isolated compounds. The key is organized…

Gut Microbes Drive Body’s Internal Clock Through Four Key Pathways

New research reveals how gut microbes regulate circadian rhythms through four key pathways. Disrupted microbial balance can alter sleep patterns,…

GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic Cut Heart Attack Risk by 20% in Major Review

Major international review finds GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic reduce heart attack risk by 20% and stroke risk by 18%. The…

2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines Spark Scientific Controversy Over Evidence Standards

The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans have sparked unprecedented scientific controversy over evidence standards and methodology. Nutrition researchers are publicly…