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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.

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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.

Date: 2025/06/03 - 01:00

Food Quality May Lower Heart Disease Risk More Than Cutting Carbs, Fat

A new study suggests that food quality matters more for heart health than cutting fat or carbs. A balanced diet with high quality, unprocessed foods is best for your heart.

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Date: 2025/06/02 - 19:31

Novel treatment may help treat hard-to-control hypertension, global trial shows

A novel treatment, an aldosterone synthase inhibitor, safely and consistently lowered blood pressure in individuals with uncontrolled or resistant hypertension, a global phase 3 trial showed.

Date: 2025/06/02 - 00:00

What Is ‘Skinny Tok?’ Experts Debunk the Harmful TikTok Trend for Weight Loss

"Skinny Tok" is an extreme dieting trend on TikTok that equates thinness with health. Experts warn the trend perpetuates negative body image and harmful diet culture, as extreme calorie restriction has mental and physical consequences.

Date: 2025/05/30 - 18:00

Scientists identify diagnostic aid to determine risk of diabetic foot ulcer recurrence

NIH-funded project shows that trans-epidermal water loss could indicate if wounds are fully healed.

Date: 2025/05/28 - 23:32

Can TikTok’s ‘Fibermaxxing’ Trend Help You Lose Weight? What Experts Think

'Fibermaxxing,' TikTok's latest nutrition trend, emphasizes fiber intake during meals and snacks, which could aid weight loss and help lower the risk of chronic diseases. But a high fiber diet may not be suitable for older adults and people with certain health conditions.

Date: 2025/05/27 - 22:32

‘Japanese Walking’: Try This Low-Impact Fitness Hack for Better Heart Health

"Japanese walking" is a low impact exercise protocol that may help improve cardiometabolic health. Also known as interval walking training (IWT), this low-impact workout is accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels.

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Date: 2025/05/27 - 17:31

Exercising earlier in the day, staying consistent can boost heart fitness

People who work out at the same time every day could improve their cardiovascular and lung health as they age, a recent study suggests.

Date: 2025/05/25 - 10:00

Chronic fatigue can persist for 1 year after a ministroke

People who experience a transient ischemic attack, or 'ministroke,' can experience fatigue for as long as a year afterwards, research from Denmark has found.