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older white woman putting on the air flow mask of a CPAP machine

Date: 2025/03/04 - 19:31

CPAP therapy for sleep apnea may help lower Parkinson's risk

Early use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for sleep apnea could help lower Parkinson's risk, a large new study suggests.

Date: 2025/03/02 - 11:02

Mediterranean diet could help lower cancer risk in obesity

High adherence to a Mediterranean diet could help reduce the risk for obesity-linked cancers by 6%, a new study shows.

Date: 2025/03/01 - 21:32

'Grey's Anatomy' Star Kate Walsh Shares Healthy Habits for Cancer Prevention

Kate Walsh, formerly of "Grey's Anatomy" and "Private Practice," shares how cancer impacted her life. The "Emily and Paris" actress was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 48, and both her parents died of cancer. Walsh is spreading awareness about the importance of early detection.

Date: 2025/02/27 - 23:00

New 4D Brain Map reveals potential early warning signs of multiple sclerosis

NIH study reveals key players underlying disease onset and repair.

Date: 2025/02/27 - 01:33

Child Dies of Measles in Texas, Low Vaccination Rates Driving the Outbreak

An unvaccinated child has died of measles in Texas, the first measles death in the U.S. since 2015. At least 124 people have contracted measles in Texas since the outbreak began in January. Most adults don't need to be revaccinated against measles, but some groups may wish to consider a booster.

collage of photos of bacterial sample, glass of milk, and block of cheese

Date: 2025/02/26 - 17:00

Milk may help boost gut health, while cheese could harm it

Drinking more milk was linked to an increase in bacteria that may support gut health, while consuming more cheese seemed to lower levels of other beneficial bacteria in a new study.

Date: 2025/02/25 - 02:00

HHS' New Definitions of ‘Sex,’ ‘Man’ and ‘Woman’ Defy Science, Experts Say

HHS secretary RFK Jr. issued new sex-based definitions that exclude gender, which experts say goes against science. The move aligns with the Trump administration's ongoing initiatives to recognize only two sexes: male and female.

Date: 2025/02/23 - 11:31

GLP-1 drugs may aid brain health, but do they bring other risks?

Some studies link GLP-1 drugs for diabetes with neuroprotective benefits but others say that some of these drugs may increase depression risk, a new review concludes.

Date: 2025/02/21 - 21:31

What one man's 'escape' from Alzheimer's might tell us about the disease

A 75-year-old man with a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s has yet to show signs of the disease. Could this offer insights on new preventive and therapeutic avenues?

Female talking with doctor about birth control

Date: 2025/02/19 - 01:00

Hormonal Birth Control Linked to Heart Attack and Stroke, but Overall Risk Is Low

A new study confirms previous findings that hormonal birth control is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. While the vaginal ring and the patch had the highest cardiovascular risk, the overall risk remains low.