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Psilocybin mushrooms, commonly known as magic mushrooms, growing out of a stub

Date: 2025/06/06 - 20:00

Could psilocybin help treat IBS? A new study investigates

The first clinical trial examining the effects of psilocybin, the compound in magic mushrooms, on treatment-resistant IBS suggests altering the mind may be key to helping the gut.

A medical professional prepares a chemotherapy mix with a syringe in hand in a sterile healthcare environment

Date: 2025/06/05 - 18:31

Combo therapy may cut stage 3 colon cancer recurrence, death risk by 50%

Adding immunotherapy to chemotherapy after surgery for stage 3 colon cancer may help decrease recurrence and death rate by 50%, a new study indicates.

Dark leafy greens anti-inflammatory diet

Date: 2025/06/05 - 00:00

Anti-Inflammatory Diet May Improve Colorectal Cancer Survival Rates

An anti-inflammatory diet may be beneficial for colon cancer survivors, according to a new clinical trial. People who adhered an anti-inflammatory diet had longer overall survival rates than those who followed a pro-inflammatory diet.

two white pills on person's outstretched palm

Date: 2025/06/04 - 20:31

Could a sleeping pill help prevent toxic tau buildup in the brain?

Lemborexant, a medication commonly used to treat insomnia, may help protect the brain from tau buildup, a marker of Alzheimer's progression, a mouse study suggests.

silhouette of person with ponytail running uphill

Date: 2025/06/04 - 20:31

Exercise may be as important as drugs in preventing cancer recurrence

Following a supervised exercise lowered people's risk of colon cancer recurrence by 28% in an extensive new clinical trial.

A bowl of chickpeas from above, a tea towel on the side

Date: 2025/06/03 - 18:00

Eating beans daily may help reduce inflammation, and lower cholesterol

mature white woman dressed in blue jumper and black beanie drinking from a green cup

Date: 2025/06/02 - 21:00

How might your daily coffee influence aging?

Drinking coffee on a daily basis may increase women's chances of staying free of major chronic diseases and physical or mental limitations as they get older, a new study suggests.

The bottom of a vegetable oil bottle casts a shadow on a flat surface

Date: 2025/06/01 - 18:31

Can omega-6 fatty acids in nuts, vegetable oils lower heart disease and diabetes risk?

Following a diet higher in the omega-6 fatty acid linoleic acid may help support cardiometabolic health, and lower a person's risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease, a new study indicates.

An illustration depicting a keto diet featuring a plate of breakfast foods such as a fried egg and bacon, and another one of the Mediterranean diet, featuring a bowl of pasta with shrimp, asparagus, herbs, and tomatoes

Date: 2025/05/31 - 16:00

Mediterranean and keto diets may help weight loss, lower blood pressure: study

A new study finds that both the Mediterranean and keto diets can help lower a person’s blood pressure, support weight loss, and improve cardiovascular health.

Cans of energy drinks stacked together in a bundle

Date: 2025/05/30 - 21:00

Sugary drinks may raise risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds

Sugary beverages may significantly increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, but moderate amounts of sugar eaten in and with foods may not have this effect, a new meta-study finds.