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An older adult woman preparing a Mediterranean salad in a kitchen with a knife, chopping board and various utensils

Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

Mediterranean diet may help lower breast cancer risk, especially postmenopause

Following a Mediterranean diet lowered breast cancer risk significantly by as much as 13%, and postmenopausal women benefitted the most, according to a new study.

A person with gloved hands separating blood samples from a vial with a pipette

Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

Simple blood cholesterol test may better predict coronary artery disease risk

A new study has found that apolipoprotein B particle count and lipoprotein(a) count were critical indicators of risk for coronary artery disease related to cholesterol.

Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

Exercise may lessen cancer treatment side effects, including brain fog, fatigue

Exercise can mitigate some of the side effects of cancer treatments across a range of cancer types, according to a recent umbrella-review of the evidence.

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: 2025/05/02 - 00:32

Household Plastics Raise Cardiovascular Disease Risk: 4 Ways to Limit Exposure

A new study says plastics found in common household products can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in people ages 55 to 64. Experts say you can reduce your exposure to microplastics by avoiding processed foods and not using plastic utensils or bowls.

Date: 2025/05/01 - 21:00

Many genes in male and female placentas expressed differently

NIH findings may lead to insights on pregnancy complications, adult health.

Date: 2025/05/01 - 00:32

Measles Could Return to Endemic Status in U.S. If Vaccination Rates Remain Low

New research projects that if vaccination rates continue to fall, there will be 11 million to upwards of 51 million new measles cases in the U.S. in the next 25 years. Infectious disease experts remain concerned about the long-term impacts of vaccine hesitancy.

Date: 2025/04/29 - 23:00

Ozempic May Cause Cosmetic Side Effects Like Sagging Skin, Wrinkly Feet

"Ozempic feet" and "Ozempic mouth" are the latest reported cosmetic side effects from GLP-1 medications used for weight loss. Experts say wrinkles and sagging skin can result from rapid weight loss due to loss of fat and muscle mass in certain areas of the body.

Date: 2025/04/25 - 00:32

Cancer-Related Deaths Declining in U.S., But Diagnoses In Women Are Rising

A report shows a steady decline in cancer-related deaths in the U.S. over the past 20 years, but an increase in diagnoses among women, especially those in racial minority and ethic groups.

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.