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An older adult woman leans against a wall on a sunny day

Date: 2024/12/26 - 14:00

Vitamin D may not prevent fractures or falls in older adults, experts warn

Vitamin D supplements may have no bearing on the severity of injuries from falls in postmenopausal women and older men, according to a new draft recommendation.

Date: 2024/12/20 - 05:32

Vitamin D Won’t Prevent Falls, Fractures In Older Adults. Here's What Will Help

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force say vitamin D supplements do not reduce the risk of falls or bone fractures in healthy older adults. The draft recommendation notes vitamin D can be helpful for older adults with certain medical conditions like osteoporosis

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Date: 2024/12/11 - 10:00

How too much fructose may feed cancer tumors

Dietary fructose may promote tumor growth, according to research in animal models of melanoma, breast cancer, and cervical cancer.

Date: 2024/12/07 - 00:32

90-30-50 Diet for Weight Loss. Does the TikTok Trend Work?

The 90-30-50 diet for weight loss is going viral on TikTok. It involves eating 90 grams of protein, 30 grams of fiber, and 50 grams of fat per day, but is it effective? Here's what nutritionists think.

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Date: 2024/11/27 - 15:00

How to preserve muscle mass on weight-loss drugs like Wegovy

There is some debate as to whether GLP-1 agonist drugs like Wegovy can lead to unhealthy muscle mass loss in addition to general weight loss. Is this a real concern, and if so, how can a person maintain their muscle mass on GLP-1 drugs?

A woman in workout gear and wearable glucose monitor for diabetes sits to rest on a bench after a run

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.

Date: 2024/11/23 - 00:00

Selena Gomez Has SIBO: What to Know About This Rare Digestive Condition

Pop star and actress Selena Gomez responded to body shamers on social media by revealing she has SIBO, a rare GI disorder with no cure. SIBO causes abdominal discomfort and symptoms like excess gas, bloating, and constipation. Treatments can help with symptom management and should be tailored to the individual.

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.

Date: 2024/11/17 - 11:00

5 ways to tell if your diet is healthy, according to experts

Experts from the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization, as well as independent nutritionists explain what five factors contribute to a healthy diet and why.

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Date: 2024/11/15 - 21:31

Drugs like Ozempic may help lower 2nd stroke, heart attack risk

GLP-1 agonist drugs like Ozempic, and SLGT2 inhibitor drugs like Jardiance have been linked with a lower risk of a second stroke or a heart attack in stroke survivors.