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A close up of the shoulder, neck and face of an older adult woman

Date: 2025/05/21 - 13:31

Alzheimer's affects biological aging, fat metabolism, and gut health, study shows

A new study reveals how Alzheimer’s disease affects different tissues across the entire body — including biological aging, fat metabolism, digestion, and reproduction.

Date: 2025/05/20 - 22:30

NIH researchers develop biomarker score for predicting diets high in ultra-processed foods

Poly-metabolite scores could reduce reliance on self-reported dietary data in large population studies.

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Date: 2025/05/19 - 21:00

Sitting less may be key to lowering Alzheimer's disease risk, study finds

Older adults who spend more time sedentary may be at a higher risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, no matter how much they exercised, a new study indicates.

A person holding an Ozempic pen, the active ingredient of which is semaglutide

Date: 2025/05/18 - 16:31

Semaglutide may reduce heart disease risk, even within first 6 months

Semaglutide, available under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, may help decrease the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events after just six months of starting the medication, a new study indicates.

Date: 2025/05/17 - 19:00

WWE's John Cena Diagnosed With Skin Cancer Twice After Neglecting SPF

WWE star John Cena’s skin cancer diagnosis is a reminder to wear sunscreen and be proactive about skin cancer prevention. Cena is advocating for sunscreen use, especially for men. Other habits like seeking shade and checking your skin regularly can reduce your risk of skin cancer.

Cut up pieces of collagen and protein bars made out of oats, nuts, and fruits

Date: 2025/05/17 - 18:00

Collagen-based protein bars may help with weight loss, study finds

Participants who had protein bars enriched with collagen not only saw greater weight loss results but also improved cardiometabolic health, a recent study's findings showed.

Two older adults walking on the beach barefoot as one puts an arm over the other and holds their shoes in the other hand

Date: 2025/05/16 - 14:31

Drug that slows Alzheimer's is safe and effective, real-world data shows

Significant adverse events — such as ARIA — with lecanemab, the drug that slows Alzheimer's, is rare and manageable, “real-world” data from people with mild Alzheimer's disease shows.

Date: 2025/05/15 - 21:30

Infant with rare, incurable disease is first to successfully receive personalized gene therapy treatment

NIH-supported gene-editing platform lays groundwork to rapidly develop treatments for other rare genetic diseases.

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Date: 2025/05/15 - 19:00

8-hour time-restricted eating may be key to long-term weight loss, trial finds

Three months of 8-hour time-restricted eating (TRE), regardless of the time of the day, helped sustain long-term weight loss in adults with overweight or obesity, preliminary results from a clinical trial has shown.

Date: 2025/05/14 - 19:30

NIH researchers discover tissue biomarker that may indicate higher risk of aggressive breast cancer development and death

Using artificial intelligence, scientists characterized tissue samples from more than 9,000 women.