GMJ Briefs
Metabolic Competition: How Vitamin D2 Undermines D3 Effectiveness
Vitamin D3 demonstrates superior immune activation at 78% compared to D2's 34%, with metabolic competition reducing D3 levels by 25%.
Data Deep Dive: Why Wegovy’s Eye Stroke Risk Signal Exceeds Ozempic by 5-Fold
FDA database analysis shows Wegovy at 8.7 NAION cases per million prescriptions versus 1.8 for Ozempic, reflecting higher weight-loss dosing…
Record Speed: WHO Issues PHEIC Declaration for Ebola Bundibugyo in 13 Days
WHO issued its fastest PHEIC declaration on record for Ebola Bundibugyo, responding to cross-border spread in just 13 days.
Melatonin Shows Promise in Protecting Night Shift Workers from Circadian Disruption
New research suggests melatonin supplements may help restore DNA repair capacity disrupted by night shift work.
Johns Hopkins Researchers Establish New Standards for Antimalarial Drug Testing in Africa
A new framework from Johns Hopkins addresses critical accuracy gaps in antimalarial drug testing across sub-Saharan Africa.
Clinical Trial Results: L-Arginine Boosts Brain Blood Flow by 15-20%
Clinical trials show L-arginine supplementation produces 15-20% improvements in cerebral blood flow among older adults with accompanying cognitive benefits.
Clinical Trial Shortfall: Only 6 Human Studies on Apigenin’s Effects on Sleep and Aging
Only 6 human clinical trials have examined apigenin's sleep and aging effects despite its widespread commercial promotion.
Chronic Alcohol Reduces Gut Immune Defenses by 75 Percent
Data shows chronic alcohol use reduces protective gut immune structures by 75 percent, enabling bacterial liver invasion.