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A person holding a vitamin D capsule in the middle of their palm

Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

Vitamin D may help prevent colorectal cancer, and improve survival

Vitamin D supplements may help decrease the risk of colorectal cancer and improve survival for people with colorectal cancer, a literature review of 50 studies has found.

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Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

Can lifestyle changes prevent most sudden cardiac arrests?

For the first time, researchers have identified a list of 56 modifiable factors linked to the risk of sudden cardiac arrest.

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Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

Simple blood cholesterol test may better predict coronary artery disease risk

A new study has found that apolipoprotein B particle count and lipoprotein(a) count were critical indicators of risk for coronary artery disease related to cholesterol.

Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

Walking the dog, taking the stairs could help protect your heart

As little as 3 minutes of moderate incidental physical activity could potentially lower a person's risk for cardiovascular diseases and death, according to a new study.

Date: 2025/05/05 - 23:00

Wegovy Reduced Inflammation, Scarring in People with Serious Liver Disease

Wegovy (semaglutide) could offer a new option to treat severe liver disease based on new clinical trial evidence. The GLP-1 drug resolved liver inflammation in nearly two-thirds of participants, twice the rate seen with placebo.

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Date: 2025/05/03 - 19:32

Regular Chicken Consumption Linked to Higher Death Risk From GI Cancers

Consuming more than 300 grams of poultry per week may lead to an increase in all-cause deaths and cancers, according to a new study. The findings contradict existing research and are being approached with caution by experts.

Date: 2025/05/02 - 00:32

Household Plastics Raise Cardiovascular Disease Risk: 4 Ways to Limit Exposure

A new study says plastics found in common household products can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in people ages 55 to 64. Experts say you can reduce your exposure to microplastics by avoiding processed foods and not using plastic utensils or bowls.

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Date: 2025/04/28 - 23:32

Ultra-Processed Foods Tied to More Than 124,000 Preventable Deaths in U.S.

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are driving rising rates of preventable deaths, a global study reports. For every 10% increase in ultra-processed food consumption, the risk of all-cause mortality rises by 2.7%. UPF intake has been linked to multiple adverse physical and mental health outcomes.

Date: 2025/04/25 - 00:32

Cancer-Related Deaths Declining in U.S., But Diagnoses In Women Are Rising

A report shows a steady decline in cancer-related deaths in the U.S. over the past 20 years, but an increase in diagnoses among women, especially those in racial minority and ethic groups.

Date: 2025/04/23 - 23:00

Tina Knowles' Missed Mammogram May Have Delayed Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Tina Knowles, the mother of Beyoncé and Solange, said she was diagnosed with stage 1A breast cancer after delaying her scheduled mammogram for four years. Knowles is advising women to get regular screenings for the disease so it can be caught in early stages.