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A woman standing in front of her computer monitor with hands clasped in front of her chest at her standing desk

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.

crane lifts a magnetic resonance tomograph

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.

Three sugary powdered doughnuts piled on top of each other like a tower

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 jumping rope as a form of aerobic exercise in a field

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Aerobic exercise may prevent ‘brain fog’ after chemotherapy for breast cancer

Women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, who also began an aerobic exercise program at the same time, reported significant improvements in both cognitive function and quality of life.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Low-carb diet may eliminate need for drugs in type 2 diabetes

Adults with mild type 2 diabetes might improve their insulin sensitivity by following a low-carb diet, thus potentially eliminating the need for medication, a new study suggests.

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.

The shadow of a runner doing a standing quad stretch and looking at their smart watch

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Ability to balance on one leg could predict neuromuscular aging, study suggests

A person’s ability to balance on one leg may be a reliable indicator of neuromuscular aging, a new study has found.

Date: 2024/11/01 - 19:38

NIH trial of rectal microbicide for HIV prevention begins in the United States

Study will assess safety and acceptability of rectal douche for pre-exposure prophylaxis.

Date: 2024/10/19 - 19:40

Bone marrow cancer drug shows success in treatment of rare blood disorder

NIH-supported clinical trial is the first positive trial for treatment of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia.

Date: 2024/10/19 - 01:25

Higher doses of buprenorphine may improve treatment outcomes for people with opioid use disorder

NIH-funded analysis suggests higher doses of buprenorphine were associated with lower rates of future behavioral health-related emergency department and inpatient care.