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Date: 2025/06/12 - 09:31

A simple blood test could indicate how long you might live

A test using blood and saliva samples could help track aging and guide targeted interventions to maintain mental and physical function as people advance in age.

A person sits on a picnic blanket with various plates of vegetables, fruits, and nuts on plates that show a healthful diet

Date: 2025/06/12 - 00:31

Healthy lifestyles may offset dementia, stroke risk linked to telomere length

A new study has found that dementia, stroke, and depression are more common in people with shorter telomeres — a biomarker of aging — but that healthy lifestyles may help mitigate this risk.

Date: 2025/06/11 - 18:32

Low Calorie Diets Linked to Depression. Try These Healthy Eating Habits Instead

Calorie-restricted dieting is linked to an increased risk of depression in a new study that finds anyone who is on a "diet" is more likely to be depressed. The findings were especially pronounced in people with overweight.

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Date: 2025/06/11 - 14:00

Eating more berries each day could boost healthy aging, study finds

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Date: 2025/06/11 - 00:32

TikTok Beauty Routines May Cause Skin Allergies and Irritation, Study Finds

New research shows the potential health harms of TikTok skin care videos touting "lighter, brighter skin" marketed toward young girls ages 7 to 18. Products ranged from $168 to $500 or more per regimen and contained harsh active ingredients, which may cause skin irritation and allergies.

An aerial view of a breakfast spread of cashew nuts, granola, berries, and chia seeds as part of a plant-based lifestyle

Date: 2025/06/10 - 14:31

Plant compound in nuts, veggies, and fruit may lower diabetes, heart disease risk

Eating a diet high in phytosterols, found in many plant foods, can reduce the risk of heart disease by 9% and type 2 diabetes by 8%, a new study indicates.

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Date: 2025/06/08 - 18:00

2 servings of mangoes a day may support postmenopausal heart health

Eating two servings of mangoes each day may help support postmenopausal heart health by lowering blood pressure and "bad" cholesterol levels, a new study has found.

Date: 2025/06/07 - 19:00

‘McMigraine’: Does TikTok’s Coke and Fries Hack Actually Work for Migraine?

TikTok users are touting a migraine hack involving McDonald’s fries and a Coke to relieve their symptoms. The combination of salt, sugar, and caffeine may provide temporary relief. However, processed foods high in sodium, fat, and sugar may worsen symptoms and contribute to other problems.

Date: 2025/06/07 - 09:00

Low-calorie diets may negatively impact mental health

People who restrict calorie intake to lose weight are more likely to have more depressive symptoms, recent research suggests.

Date: 2025/06/07 - 05:00

GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Study Finds

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are associated with a higher risk of developing wet age-related macular degeneration in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. The risk increased the longer people were prescribed a GLP-1 drug, particularly those containing semaglutide.