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blister pack of pills next to a glass of water on a blue table

Date: 2025/01/14 - 21:00

Common sleep medication may prevent brain from clearing 'waste'

In a mouse study, researchers found that zolpidem (Ambien), a common sleep aid, could prevent the brain from effectively clearing up 'waste', though it remains unclear whether this could affect cognitive functions.

Date: 2025/01/14 - 02:00

Sick Season Is in Full Swing. From Flu and RSV to Norovirus, Here’s What’s Going Around

Respiratory illnesses like influenza, COVID-19, and RSV are surging across the United States, according to CDC data. Norovirus has also been pegged to a large number of cases in recent weeks. Here's how to protect yourself.

collage of salad leaf wrap and Mediterranean salad with halloumi, tomatoes, and chickpeas

Date: 2025/01/13 - 20:31

Keto may be best for blood sugar control in the short term

A keto diet could improve blood sugar, gut microbiota composition, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference more than a Mediterranean diet, but only in the short term.

Date: 2025/01/12 - 10:31

Exercise may help stop cancer progression, lower death risk

Physical activity before cancer diagnosis is associated with a decreased risk of cancer progression and death, a new study, which focused mostly on breast and prostate cancer patients, found.

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Date: 2025/01/11 - 10:31

Mediterranean diet may boost memory by changing gut makeup

The Mediterranean diet is associated with improved memory and learning in young rats, a recent study shows, suggesting that the same findings could also apply to humans,

Date: 2025/01/10 - 20:00

Could milk, other calcium-rich foods help lower colorectal cancer risk?

Consuming foods and drinks rich in calcium is linked with a lower risk of colorectal cancer, a large new study has found.

Date: 2025/01/10 - 01:32

How the 6-6-6 Walking Workout Can Help You Lose Weight and Get Fit

The 6-6-6 walking trend is a simple low impact workout that can help boost your fitness and aid with weight loss. Here’s how.

Coffee poured from a moka pot into a cup

Date: 2025/01/09 - 18:00

Is drinking coffee only in the morning better for your heart?

Morning coffee drinkers may have a lower cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality risk compared to all-day coffee drinkers, regardless of the amount of coffee they consume, a new study shows.

Date: 2025/01/09 - 03:00

Sugary Drinks Linked to Diabetes, Heart Disease. Here's What to Drink Instead

A new analysis of 184 countries linked 2.2 million cases of type 2 diabetes and 1.2 million cases of cardiovascular disease to sugar-sweetened beverages.

Date: 2025/01/08 - 23:32

Morning Coffee May Help You Live Longer, Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk

A first-of-its-kind study found that morning coffee drinkers have a lower risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease-related death compared to those who drink coffee throughout the day or not at all.