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Date: 2025/03/19 - 01:00

Heavy Periods During Perimenopause Linked to Fatigue. Here's How to Cope

A study found abnormal menstrual bleeding during perimenopause is associated with fatigue. Heavy menstrual bleeding is common during perimenopause and can lead to iron deficiency anemia, a well-known cause of fatigue.

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Date: 2025/03/17 - 21:00

Anxiety is linked to gut health: Could probiotics help treat it?

People with anxiety can experience decreased microbial diversity and fewer short-chain fatty acid-producing bacteria, recent evidence indicates. It also suggests that probiotics may help manage anxiety.

Date: 2025/03/17 - 19:30

NIH-funded study identifies potential new stroke treatment

Preclinical study in rodents suggests that uric acid is ready for human clinical testing.

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Date: 2025/03/16 - 17:00

Can diet and waist-to-hip ratio predict brain health in older age?

People who follow a healthier diet and have a lower waist-to-hip ratio during midlife may have better brain and cognitive health in older age, a new study suggests.

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Date: 2025/03/14 - 17:30

Topical steroid withdrawal diagnostic criteria defined by NIH researchers

Criteria may help guide treatment of dermatitis.

Date: 2025/03/13 - 11:00

Long-term ibuprofen, aspirin use linked to lower Alzheimer's risk

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use for over 2 years was associated with a lower risk for dementia, especially Alzheimer's disease, in a recent study.

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Date: 2025/03/12 - 19:30

Tecovirimat is safe but ineffective as treatment for clade II mpox

NIH-sponsored trial data offer further evidence to help inform mpox treatment decisions.

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Date: 2025/03/09 - 11:00

Strength training could help older adults overcome insomnia

Resistance or strength training might be the best exercise for treating insomnia in older adults, a new study suggests.

Date: 2025/03/06 - 22:01

Chronic Stress Linked to Higher Stroke Risk In Young Adults, Especially Females

A new study found that moderate stress levels were associated with a 78% increased risk of stroke in female participants, but not in males.

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Date: 2025/03/06 - 00:31

Multiple menopause symptoms linked to cognitive decline risk

People who experience several menopause symptoms at the same time are more likely to develop poor cognitive function and mild behavior impairments, both of which can be signs of dementia.