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Date: 2025/05/13 - 23:32
First-Generation GLP-1 Drugs May Help Lower Risk of Obesity-Related Cancers
First-generation GLP-1 weight-loss drugs can help reduce the risk of obesity-related cancers, new research shows. Liraglutide, exenatide, and dulaglutide were 41% more effective at preventing obesity-related cancers.
Date: 2025/05/10 - 18:32
Nuts, Seeds and Healthy Diet May Help Lower Risk of Diverticulitis
New research has found that nuts and seeds do not increase the risk of diverticulitis when combined with a healthy diet. The findings confirmed that four key dietary patterns, including the DASH diet, help reduce the risk of diverticulitis onset.
Date: 2025/05/09 - 00:32
Is Okra Water Actually Healthy? What Experts Think of the New TikTok Trend
TikTok's okra water health trend claims to help with blood sugar, gut health, and weight. Nutrition experts say the vegetable itself is chock-full of healthy nutrients, but the health claims for okra water may be exaggerated.
Date: 2025/05/07 - 22:00
Medicaid Cuts Most Likely to Impact These 5 Groups
Republican leaders are considering drastic cuts to Medicaid funding. The cuts could have a significant impact on low-income households, older adults, children, and people with mental health disorders. Reduced federal funding could also affect access to reproductive health services.
Date: 2025/05/07 - 17:00
Just 5 minutes of physical activity a day may protect brain health with age
A new study showed that as little as 5 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity can potentially help keep the brain healthy as we age by improving processing speed, working memory, and executive function.
Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31
Diets low in vitamin K might impact memory, accelerate cognitive decline
Mice fed a low vitamin K diet had lower vitamin K levels in the brain and had poorer cognitive function compared to mice eating a regular diet, in a new study that hints at a link between vitamin K and dementia.