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5 Small Changes That Slash Your Heart Disease Risk
When it comes to heart health, small daily changes can make a big difference. Simple habits may help lower your risk of heart disease - the leading cause of death worldwide. According to BBC Science Focus, new risks can develop with age, including hidden fat stored in...
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Two Proven Ways to Fight Chemo-Related Brain Fog
Brain fog is a common side effect of chemotherapy for cancer, with the toxic drug cocktails affecting attention, memory and ability to multitask. But a couple of cheap, simple solutions - low-dose ibuprofen and exercise - appear to be effective in protecting cancer patients'...
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Virgin Olive Oil Improves Gut Bacteria, Boosts Brain
A new study from researchers in Spain suggests that consuming virgin olive oil instead of refined olive oil may help boost cognitive function in older adults - possibly by improving the gut microbiome. The study followed 656 adults aged 55 to 75 who were overweight or obese...
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Rat Poison Found in Baby Food Jars in Europe
Countries across Central Europe pulled baby food off the shelves Monday after rat poison was discovered in some jars of the HiPP brand over the weekend. Austria 's health minister told parents, kindergartens and day care centers to use utmost caution when feeding young...
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High Salt Intake May Worsen Memory Loss
Reaching for the salt shaker could have long-lasting implications for your memory and brain health, a new study says. Higher sodium intake appears to affect episodic memory, the type of memory used to recall personal experiences and specific events from your past,...
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Study: Lilly's Obesity Pill Reduces Heart Risks
Eli Lilly said its newly approved obesity pill helped reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events at a similar rate as insulin glargine in adults with Type 2 diabetes and obesity, meeting the main goal of a long late-stage trial.In the study of more than...
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Dr. Small: How Much Exercise You Need for Brain Health
Exercise is well known for strengthening the heart - but it may also be one of the simplest ways to boost brain health. Research shows that regular physical activity can improve memory, sharpen thinking skills, and even help reduce depression. And the good news: you don't...
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Timing of Your Workout Can Improve Benefits
People might get more from their workouts if they time their exercise to their sleep schedule, a new study says. "Early birds" and "night owls" who timed their exercise to when they were most alert wound up with lower blood pressure, blood sugar and "bad" LDL cholesterol...
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Study: GLP-1 Drugs Show Liver Benefits
GLP-1 drugs have direct beneficial effects on the liver, independent of their benefits for obesity, researchers studying the medicines in mice with fatty liver disease have found. Scientists had believed that liver cells do not have the surface proteins, or receptors,...
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Gut Bacteria Might Drive Food Allergy in Children
Gut bacteria could be driving the problems of children with a rare but serious food allergy condition, a new study says. Kids with food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) have gut bacteria profiles that differ significantly from healthy children, researchers...
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Cooking at Home Once a Week Slashes Dementia Risk
A new study suggests that cooking at home - even just once a week - may significantly lower the risk of dementia. Researchers in Japan found that adults who cooked regularly had up to a 67% lower risk of developing dementia compared to those who rarely prepared meals at...
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Losing Teeth May Lead to Weight Gain
Losing teeth might cause you to gain weight, a new study says. Weight gain is significantly associated with having fewer teeth or losing the bone and gums that support teeth, researchers recently reported in the Journal of Periodontology. The loss of teeth affects a person's...
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Genetics Tied to GLP-1 Weight Loss, Side Effects
Weight-loss responses to GLP-1 obesity drugs, and risks of side effects, may be linked to genetic variants, according to a study conducted by DNA-testing service 23AndMe.The study of nearly 28,000 23AndMe users who reported taking the weight-loss drugs found that a mutation...
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Gary Woodland Manages PTSD at the Masters
When Gary Woodland last played the Masters in 2024, he was months removed from surgery to remove a brain tumor. At that point, it may have appeared to outsiders that he'd finished his fight. Woodland, though, said he "didn't know what the future held. "Woodland, now 41,...
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New Cooking Method Cuts Fat in French Fries
Love french fries but not the extra fat Scientists say they may have found a way to make them healthier without losing their crunch. Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign say combining traditional frying with microwave heating could reduce how much oil...
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Higher-Dose Wegovy Now Available in US
Novo Nordisk said on Tuesday that it has made a higher-dose version of its blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy available across the United States. The 7.2-milligram dose, branded as Wegovy HD, gained approval under the FDA Commissioner's National Priority Review Voucher...
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Therapists Not Trained in Male Eating Disorders
Boys and men can also develop eating disorders, and rates for these psychiatric issues are rising - even as psychotherapists admit they have trouble spotting and treating them. So finds a new study of 259 American and Canadian psychotherapists. "Boys and men with eating...
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Plastics Chemical Tied to Millions of Preterm Births
A common chemical that makes plastics more pliable may come with a grim downside: Nearly 2 million premature births per year, new research shows. Di-2-ethylhexylphthalate (DEHP) belongs to a class of chemicals called phthalates, which have long been linked to health hazards...
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Weekend Binge Drinking Triples Risk of Liver Damage
Many folks think it's OK to belt back a few extra rounds on Saturday night if they stay mostly sober during the week. But saving up your drinks for a single sitting could be a recipe for liver problems, new research suggests. A team at the University of Southern California's...
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Kimchi Might Help You Eliminate Microplastics
A type of bacterium found in the popular Korean dish kimchi may help bind to nanoplastics in the gut and remove them from the body, according to a new study in mice. Microplastics - and their even smaller counterparts, nanoplastics - have drawn increasing concern in recent...
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Science-Backed Benefits of Chocolate
If the Easter Bunny leaves you a basket filled with dark chocolate treats, go ahead and enjoy - in moderation. While chocolate goodies can be high in sugar and calories, dark chocolate also contains antioxidants and minerals that offer notable health benefits. To get the...
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Review: Kinesio Taping Doesn't Help Muscles, Joints
Elite athletes often show up at the starting line with legs, arms and shoulders covered in strips of brightly colored tape. This "KT tape" - kinesio taping - is meant to ease muscle and joint pain and boost range of movement. But KT tape might not be very effective at all,...
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High Sodium Intake May Trigger New Heart Failure
Most folks know that too much salt can lead to high blood pressure, but new research suggests it may be even more dangerous than thought. A Vanderbilt University team found that excessive sodium intake was a direct, independent trigger for new-onset heart failure among a...
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American Heart Association Urges Plant-Based Protein
The American Heart Association's new nutrition guidance, released on Tuesday, emphasized a dietary pattern rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains, prioritizing plant-based protein over meat. It also suggested limiting the use of sugar, salt and ultra-processed foods and...
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Sex Enhancement Chocolates Recalled
Two chocolate products marketed for sexual enhancement are being recalled because they were found to contain hidden prescription drug ingredients. The recall involves "Gold Lion Aphrodisiac Chocolate" and "ilum Sex Chocolate," sold by the company Gear Isle, according to the...