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two glasses of artificially colored juice

Date: 2025/01/31 - 22:31

How might soft drinks lead to type 2 diabetes?

Soft drinks with added sugar might increase a person's risk of type 2 diabetes by affecting their gut microbiome, new research suggests.

Date: 2025/01/31 - 21:00

Can cannabis affect memory? Largest study yet investigates

Heavy cannabis use may negatively impact a person’s working memory, according to the largest study on this subject to date.

A person holding two forks and getting ready to eat a slice of marble cake and another dessert at a table

Date: 2025/01/30 - 17:00

'Hidden hunger' with diabetes: Deficiency in these vitamins, minerals may be culprit

A lack of essential micronutrients, such as vitamin D and magnesium, as well as a few others, may be behind 'hidden hunger' associated with type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests.

Date: 2025/01/30 - 15:32

Regular Flossing Linked to Better Heart Health, Reduced Stroke, AFib Risk

Poor oral health could be a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease. New research shows that good oral health habits, such as flossing, may reduce the risk of stroke and atrial fibrillation (AFib).

An older adult laying on a round rope swing at a playground, sleeping in the sun

Date: 2025/01/29 - 20:00

Taking longer to get to REM sleep could indicate Alzheimer's disease

A delay in getting to the rapid eye movement (REM) stage of sleep may be linked to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, a new study indicates.

blood pressure monitor attached to someone's arm

Date: 2025/01/29 - 10:31

Treating hypertension may help lower cognitive decline risk

Intensive blood pressure control for adults with hypertension and high cardiovascular risk can reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment, and possibly dementia, in the long term, a new study confirms.

Syringes of Ozempic, a GLP-1 medications used to manage diabetes and aid weight loss

Date: 2025/01/28 - 20:31

A key protein may help Ozempic users retain muscle mass while losing fat

Salk Institute researchers have identified a key protein that may help users of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy maintain muscle mass while losing weight.

Date: 2025/01/28 - 16:32

America’s Best Hospitals for 2025 Named by Healthgrades

Healthgrades has released its annual list of the top 250 hospitals in the United States. The health information website narrowed down that list to the top 100 hospitals and top 50 hospitals. California had 11 of the medical facilities named in the top 50 while Pennsylvania had seven and Florida had five.

Date: 2025/01/27 - 15:31

FDA-approved nasal spray for severe depression can lead to remission

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the nasal spray Spravato for the treatment of major depression in people who have not responded to at least two oral antidepressants.

ginger-haired woman in blue pyjamas waking up in a double bed

Date: 2025/01/25 - 11:00

How a good night's sleep may help us restrict bad memories

Disrupted sleep and sleep loss interferes with the brain's ability to filter out bad memories, which could contribute to a range of mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).