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- 1Iran faces shortages of 800 medicines amid sanctions and war costs●A Hebrew newspaper reports that US sanctions, inflation, currency shortages, and the costs of war have exacerbated Iran'
A Hebrew newspaper reports that Iran's pharmaceutical crisis has worsened, with shortages affecting roughly 800 types of medication, including drugs for cancer, heart conditions, migraines and insulin. The report attributes the crisis to US sanctions, high inflation, currency shortages and the financial burden of war, leaving patients struggling to obtain essential treatments.
- 2New review suggests less protein may benefit some people●In a heartbeat: New review indicates less protein could be more for some
A newly published review indicates that reducing protein intake could be beneficial for some people, particularly in relation to heart health. The findings challenge the common assumption that higher protein is always better, suggesting that certain individuals may gain cardiovascular benefits from eating less protein. Details on which groups would benefit and by how much remain limited pending further research.
- 3Heart and Kidney Complications Rise Over Time in Type 2 Diabetes●Heart and Kidney Problems in Type 2 Diabetes Patients Increase with Time
New reporting highlights that people living with type 2 diabetes face a growing risk of heart and kidney problems the longer they have the disease. The findings underscore why doctors stress early, sustained management of blood sugar, blood pressure and kidney function in diabetic patients.