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Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Burger King Offering Free 8oz Ranch ‘Big Dip’ Cup with Sandwiches: What Nutritionists Think

Burger King announced it will begin offering free 8oz “Big Dip” tubs of ranch dressing for dipping with any sandwich. Here’s how that can significantly change the nutritional value of your meal and impact your health.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Got a Sweet Tooth? Here’s Why Your Risk of Depression, Diabetes, and Stroke May be Higher

Eating a diet high in sugar is linked with several increased risks, including depression, type 2 diabetes, and stroke.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Country Star Jelly Roll Says These 5 Things Helped Him Lose 100 Pounds

Country music star Jelly Roll says five key factors have contributed to his success in losing 100 pounds.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Combination therapy shows promise against triple-negative breast cancer

A combination of two types of therapeutic agents selectively killed breast cancer cells in a clinical trial, offering hope for a new treatment for triple-negative breast cancer.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Heart diseases raise dementia risk: Could a common blood thinner lower it?

Recent research is looking at the way in which cardiovascular issue may play into the development of dementia, with one study suggesting that heparin, a common anticoagulant, may help delay Alzheimer's onset.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Semaglutide boosts heart health, weight loss but may lead to gut problems

A new meta-analysis confirms that semaglutide drugs like Ozempic are not only effective for weight loss, but can also protect the heart. However, certain doses and delivery systems can lead to side effects affecting the gut.

A woman standing in front of her computer monitor with hands clasped in front of her chest at her standing desk

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Can standing too much be harmful to heart health?

Standing more does not improve heart health compared with sitting and may increase a person's risk for circulatory issues such as deep vein thrombosis and varicose veins, a new study finds.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Having a 'sweet tooth' may raise risk of conditions like depression and diabetes

The risk of developing type 2 diabetes, stroke, and depression may be higher in people with a "sweet tooth" who prefer sugary foods, new research suggests.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Low-carb diet may eliminate need for drugs in type 2 diabetes

Adults with mild type 2 diabetes might improve their insulin sensitivity by following a low-carb diet, thus potentially eliminating the need for medication, a new study suggests.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Could a pro-oxidant supplement help slow down prostate cancer progression?

A precursor of vitamin K may help slow down prostate cancer progression, a recent study conducted in mouse models of suggests.