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Date: 2024/11/11 - 22:00

Just 1 Hour of Weekly Exercise May Lower AFib Risk, but More Is Still Better

New research indicates that 1 hour of moderate exercise per week can help prevent atrial fibrillation (AFib). While a small amount of exercise reduced AFib risk, study participants who exercised more reaped even greater benefits.

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Date: 2024/11/07 - 20:31

Could taking fish oil supplements help lower cancer risk?

Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in fish oil may help prevent several types of cancer, including colon, stomach, and lung cancers, a new study suggests.

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Date: 2024/11/05 - 18:11

Can Ozempic and Wegovy help reduce knee osteoarthritis-related pain?

Medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, which are used to treat type 2 diabetes and boost weight loss, may also help reduce knee osteoarthritis-related pain in people with obesity, a trial finds.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

3 More Benefits GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic May Provide in Addition to Weight Loss

New research suggests GLP-1 medications like Ozempic may help reduce several health risks in addition to treating type 2 diabetes and obesity.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Why People on TikTok Are Claiming Mucinex Helped Them Get Pregnant

People are flooding social media with Mucinex fertility success stories, sharing why they believe taking the over-the-counter cough medicine helped them get pregnant. Does it work?

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

How Diet, Lifestyle Can Help Prevent Breast Cancer as Diagnoses Spike in Younger Women

Dr. Marisa C. Weiss with Breastcancer.org offers insights on early-onset breast cancer, modifiable risk factors, and tips for lowering risk through nutrition and lifestyle changes.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Eating Nothing But Sardines May Help You Lose Weight, But Experts Say It's a Bad Idea

A North Carolina woman says she lost 35 pounds after consuming only sardines and MCT oil for more than three months, but says she doesn’t call it a “diet.” Experts caution that limiting your diet to a single food for extended periods can have negative health effects.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Whooping Cough Cases Spiking in US. Here's How to Protect Yourself

CDC data shows that whooping cough cases are rising in the U.S. Experts say routine immunization is the best way to prevent the bacterial infection.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Standing More May Not Offset Effects of Sitting, Could Cause Circulatory Issues

Standing isn’t enough to offset the negative health effects of a sedentary lifestyle, according to a new study. Prolonged standing may increase the risk of circulatory diseases, such as varicose veins. Brief bouts of exercise or activity throughout the day is recommended to offset the effects of sitting.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

New Cervical Cancer Treatment Improves Survival Rates, Clinical Trial Shows

Results from a phase 3 clinical trial show promise for a new standard of care for treating people with advanced cervical cancer. The new treatment includes a combination of induction chemotherapy followed by chemoradiotherapy.