Search Result For: dementia symptoms
Date: 2025/06/12 - 20:00
Your Dementia Risk May Be Higher Depending on Where You Live
A large study of U.S. veterans has found regional differences in dementia risk. The Southeast region had the highest risk, while the Mid-Atlantic had the lowest. Experts say healthcare resources should be tailored to meet regional differences.
Date: 2025/06/12 - 00:31
Healthy lifestyles may offset dementia, stroke risk linked to telomere length
A new study has found that dementia, stroke, and depression are more common in people with shorter telomeres — a biomarker of aging — but that healthy lifestyles may help mitigate this risk.
Date: 2025/06/11 - 18:32
Low Calorie Diets Linked to Depression. Try These Healthy Eating Habits Instead
Calorie-restricted dieting is linked to an increased risk of depression in a new study that finds anyone who is on a "diet" is more likely to be depressed. The findings were especially pronounced in people with overweight.
Date: 2025/06/11 - 00:32
TikTok Beauty Routines May Cause Skin Allergies and Irritation, Study Finds
New research shows the potential health harms of TikTok skin care videos touting "lighter, brighter skin" marketed toward young girls ages 7 to 18. Products ranged from $168 to $500 or more per regimen and contained harsh active ingredients, which may cause skin irritation and allergies.
Date: 2025/06/09 - 18:00
Is autism on the rise? Expert fact-checks recent claims
The U.S. federal health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made several debated claims about autism prevalence, including that it has become 'an epidemic'. A board certified family medicine physician helps us fact-check these claims.
Date: 2025/06/07 - 19:00
‘McMigraine’: Does TikTok’s Coke and Fries Hack Actually Work for Migraine?
TikTok users are touting a migraine hack involving McDonald’s fries and a Coke to relieve their symptoms. The combination of salt, sugar, and caffeine may provide temporary relief. However, processed foods high in sodium, fat, and sugar may worsen symptoms and contribute to other problems.
Date: 2025/06/07 - 05:00
GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Study Finds
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are associated with a higher risk of developing wet age-related macular degeneration in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. The risk increased the longer people were prescribed a GLP-1 drug, particularly those containing semaglutide.