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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Is coffee good for your heart health? 3 studies offer insights

Can drinking coffee yield cardiovascular benefits? Can too much caffeine increase stroke risk? Three recent studies examine the latest evidence.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Tenecteplase more likely to lead to 'excellent' stroke recovery, study finds

A recent paper reports that the use of the drug tenecteplase, not yet approved for stroke treatment in the U.S., may lead to slightly better outcomes after a stroke than the commonly used alteplase.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

How do hormonal IUDs affect breast cancer risk?

A recent study has, for the first time, looked at how hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) use can affect a person's risk of breast cancer.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Short bursts of activity may better stimulate weight loss

Walking in short bursts or climbing stairs can burn 20% to 60% more energy than sustained activity for the same distance, according to a new study.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Semaglutide drugs may help keep Alzheimer's at bay

People with type 2 diabetes who use semaglutide drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy appear to have a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease, new evidence shows.

A man sleeps in bed with arms above his head

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Sleep problems in 30s and 40s may add extra years to your brain age

Sleep quality issues in early middle-age are associated with accelerated brain aging and cognitive problems later in life, according to new research.

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

Early-life vitamin D deficiency may lead to autoimmune conditions

Vitamin D deficiency in early life may contribute to biological processes that raise the risk of autoimmune conditions, including type 1 diabetes, a study in mice has shown.

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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

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.