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An older adult playing a game of dominos on a flat surface

Date: 2024/11/06 - 18:31

Can a combo of “active” therapies help lower dementia risk?

A combination of two “active” therapies may help slow cognitive decline in older adults, especially those with a type of severe depression and a genetic risk of Alzheimer's, a study indicates.

Date: 2024/11/06 - 02:32

James Van Der Beek’s Colon Cancer Diagnosis Highlights Alarming Trend In Young People

Actor James Van Der Beek, formerly of "Dawson's Creek, announced that he is battling colorectal cancer. The 47-year-old actor's diagnosis is part of a startling trend in rising colon cancer cases among young adults.

Date: 2024/11/06 - 01:00

Bruce Willis Experienced This Early Dementia Symptom That Was Dismissed

Bruce Willis' wife, Emma Heming Willis, is sharing details about the earliest warning sign of dementia her husband exhibited before he received a diagnosis and why it was dismissed.

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Date: 2024/11/05 - 20:00

Could eating a handful of pistachios daily help improve eye health?

Eating two ounces of unsalted pistachios daily for 12 days significantly improved the health of macular pigment optical density and improved participants' eye health, a new study found.

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Date: 2024/11/05 - 18:11

Can Ozempic and Wegovy help reduce knee osteoarthritis-related pain?

Medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, which are used to treat type 2 diabetes and boost weight loss, may also help reduce knee osteoarthritis-related pain in people with obesity, a trial finds.

Date: 2024/11/05 - 02:24

She Had a ‘Wake-Up Stroke’ at 39. Here’s Why She’s Sharing Video of the Event

New York City teacher Krista Figari had a wake-up stroke at the age of 39 and video of the event was captured by a nanny cam in her apartment. Here’s why she’s sharing it.

A woman tying her shoe before her workout

Date: 2024/11/05 - 01:55

Weight loss may help improve several symptoms of PCOS

Weight loss interventions may help those with PCOS reduce weight, improve glycemic control and hormonal markers, a new study indicates.

Loads of freshly caught fish, a source of zinc, on a counter

Date: 2024/11/04 - 21:11

Higher zinc intake may increase endometriosis risk

Consuming higher amounts of zinc may significantly increase the risk of endometriosis compared to consuming lower amounts, a new study suggests.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Too Much Coffee, Soda May Raise Your Risk of Stroke, but Tea May Lower It

New research suggests that drinking too much coffee, soda, and fruit juice each day may greatly increase your stroke risk, while drinking tea may lower it.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

3 More Benefits GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic May Provide in Addition to Weight Loss

New research suggests GLP-1 medications like Ozempic may help reduce several health risks in addition to treating type 2 diabetes and obesity.