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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.
Date: 2025/03/20 - 23:32
Two Studies Link Cannabis Use to Substantially Higher Risk of Heart Attack
A retrospective study found that cannabis users were six times as likely to have a heart attack compared to non-users, while a large meta-analysis of 12 previous studies showed that cannabis users had a 50% higher risk of a heart attack.
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.
Date: 2025/03/16 - 19:32
'White Lotus' Characters Pop Lorazepam Pills, Highlighting Risks of the Drug
In Season 3 of the HBO series "The White Lotus," some characters pop lorazepam like candy, highlighting the potential for dependency and misuse. The prescription drug is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety, panic attacks, and insomnia due to anxiety or situational stress.
Date: 2025/03/14 - 16:31
How do butter vs. plant-based oils compare in terms of death, cancer risk?
Substituting 10 grams of butter a day with an equal amount of plant-based oil was associated with an estimated 17% reduction in overall mortality and a 17% reduction in cancer mortality, a new study indicates.
Date: 2025/03/13 - 01:31
Reducing 7 risk factors for heart disease may help lower Alzheimer's biomarkers
Reducing seven risk factors for heart disease and having higher Life's Simple 7 scores may help decrease biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, a new study finds.
Date: 2025/03/11 - 22:32
CDC Will Study Whether Vaccines Cause Autism, Despite Scientific Consensus
Health and Human Services (HHS) officials led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., recently confirmed that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will investigate whether vaccines cause autism. The announcement reignited a longstanding debate over a theory lacking substantial scientific evidence.