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Date: 2025/01/24 - 22:00

Wearable devices like Fitbit can predict IBD flares 7 weeks in advance

Wrist-worn devices can predict imminent inflammatory and symptomatic inflammatory bowel disease flare-ups as far in advance as 7 weeks, a study suggests.

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Date: 2025/01/21 - 12:31

Want to improve brain health? Here are 12 questions to ask your doctor

An article in the medical journal Neurology lists specific questions people should ask their neurologist or primary care physicians to asses and improve their brain health.

A person wearing a bandana after receiving chemotherapy treatment for cancer hugs another human

Date: 2025/01/20 - 20:00

Reducing cholesterol may help reduce bladder cancer's spread, study finds

A combination therapy of two drugs — a statin and a protein inhibitor — may help suppress the creation and growth of tumors in bladder cancer, a new study finds.

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Date: 2025/01/18 - 01:00

Cancer Cases Rising in Females, Declining in Males. How to Reduce Your Risk

A new report shows that cancer cases are increasing in females and young adults in the United States. For the first time, cancer rates in females ages 50 to 64 have surpassed those in males. Physical activity levels, high alcohol consumption, and poor diet could be driving the increase.

Date: 2025/01/17 - 20:00

Excess weight gain in first trimester associated with fetal fat accumulation

Findings from NIH study suggest early intervention may prevent adult obesity associated with heavier birthweight.

Date: 2025/01/16 - 02:32

Processed Red Meat May Raise Risk of Cognitive Decline, Dementia

Dementia cases in the U.S. are expected to double by 2060, and poor diet is considered a risk factor. A new study found that eating processed red meat is associated with a 13% higher risk of dementia and cognitive decline.

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Date: 2025/01/16 - 00:31

Can eating more processed red meat increase your dementia risk?

People who eat more processed red meat have a greater risk of developing cognitive decline and dementia than those who eat very little red meat, a new study has found.

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Date: 2025/01/14 - 21:00

Common sleep medication may prevent brain from clearing 'waste'

In a mouse study, researchers found that zolpidem (Ambien), a common sleep aid, could prevent the brain from effectively clearing up 'waste', though it remains unclear whether this could affect cognitive functions.

Cannellini beans with herbs on a piece of toast on a plate

Date: 2025/01/13 - 22:00

Gut bacteria may help dietary fiber fight colorectal cancer, study finds

When gut bacteria breaks down plant fiber, they produce two compounds that act on genes to help prevent the growth of cancers, researchers have found.

Date: 2025/01/10 - 01:32

How the 6-6-6 Walking Workout Can Help You Lose Weight and Get Fit

The 6-6-6 walking trend is a simple low impact workout that can help boost your fitness and aid with weight loss. Here’s how.