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A man faces a wall wearing a straw hat as his shadow gets cast on a wall on a sunny day

Date: 2025/03/31 - 16:00

Study suggests why ADHD might increase dementia risk

Adults with ADHD show changes such as higher iron accumulation in the brain — similar to early-stage dementia — which could explain the link between both conditions, a new study suggests.

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Date: 2025/03/28 - 18:32

WHO Warns of Rising Tuberculosis Cases Amid Cuts to Funding From US

The WHO reports that tuberculosis cases in children are rising globally. Experts say a rise in TB cases in Europe could mean a future increase in cases in the United States.

Date: 2025/03/26 - 14:00

Certain type of statins may help decrease liver cancer risk

People who used lipophilic (fat-soluble) statins like atorvastatin and simvastatin had the greatest outcomes and significantly reduced risk for liver cancer, according to a new study.

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Date: 2025/03/25 - 20:00

Colorectal cancer diagnosis before age 50 may raise risk of dying from heart disease

People with colorectal cancer had a 45% increased risk of dying from heart disease within the first two years of their diagnosis, a new study has found.

Three plates of plant-based foods, including tortillas full of vegetables, and a small bowl of hummus, and two lemon slices at the top

Date: 2025/03/22 - 00:00

Healthy plant-based diets may help people with diabetes, obesity live longer

Eating a healthy plant-based diet that includes vegetables, tea, and coffee may help people with cardiometabolic conditions—such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease—live longer, a new analysis finds.

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Date: 2025/03/20 - 21:31

Anti-amyloid drug may help reduce the risk of early-onset Alzheimer's by 50%

An early Alzheimer's treatment that removes amyloid plaques from the brain many years before symptoms arise may help delay the onset of dementia, a clinical trial suggests.

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 - 23:00

Measles Cases Rising in 14 States: How to Protect Yourself During the Outbreak

The growing measles outbreak in the U.S. has reached 301 confirmed cases, surpassing the number of cases in 2024. The CDC issued a measles advisory for travelers and healthcare professionals as experts urge vaccination against the disease.

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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.

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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.