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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Semaglutide boosts heart health, weight loss but may lead to gut problems

A new meta-analysis confirms that semaglutide drugs like Ozempic are not only effective for weight loss, but can also protect the heart. However, certain doses and delivery systems can lead to side effects affecting the gut.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Can standing too much be harmful to heart health?

Standing more does not improve heart health compared with sitting and may increase a person's risk for circulatory issues such as deep vein thrombosis and varicose veins, a new study finds.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Study detects early Alzheimer's 'stealth' phase before symptoms set in

A new study distinguishes between two distinct phases of Alzheimer's disease: an early, 'stealth' one without symptoms, and a second phase that aggressively damages the brain.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Having a 'sweet tooth' may raise risk of conditions like depression and diabetes

The risk of developing type 2 diabetes, stroke, and depression may be higher in people with a "sweet tooth" who prefer sugary foods, new research suggests.

A woman undergoing chemotherapy for cervical cancer ties a headscarf around her head in front of a mirror

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Combined therapy may help treat, prevent recurrence in cervical cancer

A six-week treatment of chemotherapy before chemoradiotherapy could improve survival rates in people with cervical cancer, results of a phase 3 clinical trial suggest.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Vigorous workout reduces hunger, especially in women

Vigorous exercise can help with weight loss by lowering levels of the 'hunger hormone' ghrelin, particularly in women, a small new study has found.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

ADHD drugs' impact on brain health, quality of life: What we know

One in four U.S. adults suspects they may have ADHD and drugs are a first line of treatment for this condition. But what does research say about their impact on the brain and quality of life?

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Could some gut bacteria contribute to Alzheimer’s?

Klebsiella pneumoniae, a bacterium found in the gut, may reach the brain and affect Alzheimer's disease progression, research in mice suggests.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Mediterranean diet may lower risk of heart diseases, diabetes

Following a Mediterranean diet could help lower a person's risk of developing several cardiovascular and metabolic conditions at the same time, new evidence suggests.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Alzheimer’s blood tests show 'very good accuracy' in early trials

Two blood tests currently in development have shown 'very high accuracy' in detecting tell-tale signs of Alzheimer's disease, according to the developers.