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Date: 2025/01/28 - 15:31

Calorie restriction plus common diabetes drug leads to higher remission rates

A combination of an SGLT-2 inhibitor drug and a moderately calorie-restrictive diet leads to higher rates of type 2 diabetes remission compared to just calorie restriction alone, new research has found.

Date: 2025/01/27 - 15:31

FDA-approved nasal spray for severe depression can lead to remission

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the nasal spray Spravato for the treatment of major depression in people who have not responded to at least two oral antidepressants.

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Date: 2025/01/25 - 11:00

How a good night's sleep may help us restrict bad memories

Disrupted sleep and sleep loss interferes with the brain's ability to filter out bad memories, which could contribute to a range of mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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Date: 2025/01/24 - 02:32

Health Agency Reports from CDC, FDA, and NIH Halted by Trump Officials

The Trump administration ordered an immediate pause on public communications from federal health agencies like the CDC, FDA, and NIH. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says it expects the pause to be temporary.

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Date: 2025/01/23 - 21:00

Muscle fat may pose higher risk to heart health than other forms of fat

Intramuscular fat, contained within muscle tissue, increases the risk of serious heart disease, regardless of other risk factors, a new study suggests.

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Date: 2025/01/22 - 20:31

Why are older women predisposed to osteoarthritis?

A drop in estradiol and progesterone levels after menopause could increase cartilage aging and degeneration, leading to osteoarthritis, a study in mice suggests.

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Date: 2025/01/22 - 19:00

Can antibiotics, vaccines, and antivirals help lower dementia risk?

Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen, along with antibiotics, antiviral medications, and vaccines are associated with a reduced risk of dementia, a new systematic review suggests.

Date: 2025/01/22 - 02:00

Trump Orders US to Withdraw from WHO. How It Could Impact Public Health

President Trump began his first day in office by signing a series of executive orders reversing many Biden-era policies. Among them, Trump announced the U.S. would withdraw from the WHO, cutting off funding for important global health initiatives.

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Date: 2025/01/21 - 12:31

Want to improve brain health? Here are 12 questions to ask your doctor

An article in the medical journal Neurology lists specific questions people should ask their neurologist or primary care physicians to asses and improve their brain health.

Date: 2025/01/18 - 21:32

How Much Alcohol Is Safe to Drink Without Putting Your Health at Risk?

A new federal report shows that one drink per day is associated with negative health effects like liver cirrhosis and cancer, while a recent report from the surgeon general highlighted cancer risks associated with moderate alcohol consumption.