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Date: 2024/12/25 - 10:31

Why not all 'high-protein' food products are good for you

Many foods marketed as 'high-protein' may not be as healthy as they claim due to their high-fat, sodium, and sugar content, shows a study from Spain.

Date: 2024/12/24 - 16:31

Brain health, sleep, diet: 3 health resolutions for 2025

In this podcast episode, Medical News Today shares three actionable resolutions that can help improve brain, heart, and metabolic health in the new year via diet, sleep, and exercise.

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Date: 2024/12/23 - 17:00

Can a healthy diet help alleviate chronic pain?

A higher-quality diet, rich in whole, nutrient-dense foods, might be linked to reduced pain levels, particularly among women., a new study has found.

Date: 2024/12/22 - 10:00

Not getting enough magnesium could affect cardiovascular risk

Low magnesium levels are associated with a higher risk for several cardiovascular diseases, according to a recent review of the existing evidence.

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Date: 2024/12/21 - 14:00

Why People on TikTok Are Slathering Their Face with Beef Tallow

People on TikTok are claiming that beef tallow (animal fat) is an effective facial moisturizer that can help hydrate your skin and reduce acne, but dermatologists say it can do more harm than good.

Date: 2024/12/20 - 21:32

Meat Substitutes Linked to 42% Higher Depression Risk in Vegetarians

New research found that vegetarians who ate plant-based meat alternatives had a 42% higher risk of depression as well as greater signs of inflammation.

Date: 2024/12/20 - 18:00

Large meals after 5 pm could contribute to type 2 diabetes risk

Consuming more than 45% of daily calories after 5 p.m. can contribute to greater risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular problems, and chronic inflammation, a recent study suggests.

Date: 2024/12/20 - 05:32

Vitamin D Won’t Prevent Falls, Fractures In Older Adults. Here's What Will Help

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force say vitamin D supplements do not reduce the risk of falls or bone fractures in healthy older adults. The draft recommendation notes vitamin D can be helpful for older adults with certain medical conditions like osteoporosis

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Date: 2024/12/19 - 16:00

Sleep apnea impacts brain in ways that may affect cognitive function

Lower brain oxygen levels caused by sleep apnea were linked to changes to the white matter, which could lead to cognitive problem, a new study suggests.

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Date: 2024/12/18 - 17:00

Colon cancer: Measuring ‘biological age’ may help predict who's at risk for polyps

One’s biological age, which measures the body’s physiological state, may help predict who is at risk for developing colon polyps, a known risk factor for colorectal cancer.