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Date: 2024/11/27 - 02:32

Irregular Sleep-Wake Cycles May Raise Heart Attack, Stroke Risk by up to 26%

A new study found an increased risk of cardiovascular events in people with irregular sleep patterns, even when they got the recommended amount of sleep. Conversely, more sleep regularity was protective against heart attack and stroke.

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Date: 2024/11/26 - 18:00

Can developing type 2 diabetes before age 50 raise dementia risk?

Getting diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before the age of 50 may increase one's risk of developing dementia by 1.9 times, a new study has found.

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Date: 2024/11/25 - 14:31

Craving fatty foods when stressed? Cocoa may offset impact

A flavonoid found in cocoa drinks could help reduce recovery time from stress even when a person reaches for unhealthy fatty foods, a recent study has found.

Date: 2024/11/23 - 00:00

6 Natural Ozempic Alternatives That Can Help Quiet ‘Food Noise’

Health experts say these six simple tips can help you naturally manage hunger and quiet "food noise" without medication.

Date: 2024/11/22 - 11:31

Any form of exercise can help rejuvenate the brain

Engaging in any form of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity helps maintain cognitive function as we age, new research suggests.

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Date: 2024/11/21 - 18:00

Surgeon General: Health Disparities Remain as US Smoking Rates Decline

A new advisory from U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy highlights major health disparities in tobacco use based on factors such as race, ethnicity, and income.

Date: 2024/11/21 - 02:00

E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Carrots: Symptoms, Risks, and Recalled Brands

A new E. coli outbreak in 18 states has been linked to organic carrots. Here’s what to know about symptoms, recalled brands, and how to reduce your risk.

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Date: 2024/11/19 - 19:31

Sitting more than 10 hours a day may increase heart failure, death risk

Sitting for over 10 hours or more a day is significantly linked to future heart failure and cardiovascular death risk, a new study suggests.

Date: 2024/11/19 - 16:31

Could an innovative nasal spray delay Alzheimer’s by 10 years or more?

An experimental nasal spray has helped clear toxic protein buildups in the brains of mouse models of Alzheimer's. Its developers believe the spray may help delay Alzheimer's by at least a decade.

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Date: 2024/11/19 - 02:00

Ozempic: Best and Worst Thanksgiving Foods to Eat While Taking Weight Loss Drugs

Eating some of your favorite Thanksgiving foods while taking drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may trigger or worsen uncomfortable side effects. Health experts share which holiday foods are best to eat or avoid if you're on a weight loss medication.