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Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31
32% of dementia cases could be linked to hearing loss
A study in older adults has found that hearing loss may increase dementia risk by almost one-third. The researchers suggest that treating hearing loss could delay, or even prevent, dementia for a large number of older adults.
Date: 2025/05/05 - 23:00
Wegovy Reduced Inflammation, Scarring in People with Serious Liver Disease
Wegovy (semaglutide) could offer a new option to treat severe liver disease based on new clinical trial evidence. The GLP-1 drug resolved liver inflammation in nearly two-thirds of participants, twice the rate seen with placebo.
Date: 2025/04/28 - 23:32
Ultra-Processed Foods Tied to More Than 124,000 Preventable Deaths in U.S.
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are driving rising rates of preventable deaths, a global study reports. For every 10% increase in ultra-processed food consumption, the risk of all-cause mortality rises by 2.7%. UPF intake has been linked to multiple adverse physical and mental health outcomes.
Date: 2025/04/21 - 23:32
CDC Panel Reviews Vaccine Guidelines Under RFK Jr.: Key Changes to Know
Under direction of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the CDC is considering changes to its recommendations on vaccines for COVID-19, RSV, HPV, and other infectious diseases. Experts say some changes may be warranted, but they note that robust vaccination campaigns are still necessary.
Date: 2025/04/19 - 18:32
Plant-Based Protein in Vegan Diet May Still Lack Some Key Amino Acids: Study
Vegans who meet their daily protein requirements may still fall short on certain essential amino acids, according to new research. Unlike animal-based proteins, many plant-based proteins are less digestible and may have lower concentrations of one or more essential amino acids