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Date: 2025/05/13 - 23:32

First-Generation GLP-1 Drugs May Help Lower Risk of Obesity-Related Cancers

First-generation GLP-1 weight-loss drugs can help reduce the risk of obesity-related cancers, new research shows. Liraglutide, exenatide, and dulaglutide were 41% more effective at preventing obesity-related cancers.

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Date: 2025/05/12 - 19:31

Could HIV drugs help prevent Alzheimer’s disease?

A class of HIV drugs known as nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, reducing risk by up to 13%, a new study suggests.

Date: 2025/05/09 - 22:00

19 States, DC Sue Trump Administration Over Federal Health Agency Layoffs

Attorneys general in 19 states and Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's plans to significantly reduce staffing at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which could disrupt public health services, such as safeguarding food and medication supplies.

Date: 2025/05/09 - 21:00

FDA and NIH announce innovative joint Nutrition Regulatory Science Program

Initiative will provide a better understanding of the root causes to end the diet-related chronic disease crisis.

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Date: 2025/05/08 - 17:00

Unhealthy lifestyles, certain chronic conditions may make the heart age faster

Certain health conditions, such as obesity and AFib, and leading an unhealthy lifestyle can increase the functional age of the heart, causing premature aging by 5–45 years, a new study finds.

Date: 2025/05/07 - 17:00

Just 5 minutes of physical activity a day may protect brain health with age

A new study showed that as little as 5 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity can potentially help keep the brain healthy as we age by improving processing speed, working memory, and executive function.

A collage of an MRI of a human brain and two older adults having coffee at a table

Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

4 key factors affect dementia risk, new evidence shows

Medical News Today looks at four recent studies to examine which aspects of health and behavior can influence a person's risk of developing dementia, including sleep, vaccines, and cholesterol levels

Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

How probiotics could help boost your daily mood

Probiotics may help improve a person's daily mood and, if taken regularly for about 2 weeks, could help reduce negative feelings, more broadly.

Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

Mounjaro supports consistent weight loss, long-term data confirm

A once-weekly dose of tirzepatide (Mounjaro) can lead to significant, sustained weight loss for up to 3 years in adults with overweight or obesity who do not have diabetes.

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Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

Diets low in vitamin K might impact memory, accelerate cognitive decline

Mice fed a low vitamin K diet had lower vitamin K levels in the brain and had poorer cognitive function compared to mice eating a regular diet, in a new study that hints at a link between vitamin K and dementia.