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Date: 2024/12/05 - 05:00

Eating Dark Chocolate May Help Lower Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

A new observational study concludes that dark chocolate, compared to milk chocolate, could help lower type 2 diabetes risk by 21%. Dark chocolate should be consumed in moderation alongside a healthy, balanced diet low in carbohydrates and sugar and rich in antioxidants.

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Date: 2024/12/03 - 19:31

Lenacapavir injection lowers HIV risk by 96%

Lenacapavir, an antiretroviral drug typically used to treat HIV infections, can also effectively prevent them, a phase 3 clinical trial has shown.

Date: 2024/11/29 - 13:00

‘Dry Yogurt’ Food Hack Goes Viral on TikTok. Is It Worth the Hype?

Dry yogurt is the latest food trend that’s going viral on TikTok, but is worth the hype? Nutritionists reveal the pros and cons.

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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?

Date: 2024/11/26 - 01:00

TikTok’s Viral Mac and Cheese: Simple Hacks to Make It Healthier

Nutritionists share their favorite hacks to help cut the fat, calories and sodium in TikTok’s viral mac and cheese recipe without sacrificing the taste.

Date: 2024/11/21 - 22:00

Short-term menopausal hormone therapy may not affect cognitive function

New research suggests that short-term hormone therapy for menopause symptoms does not have long-term cognitive effects, whether harmful or beneficial.

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Date: 2024/11/16 - 10:31

5 big changes to Medicare 2025 plans you should know during open enrollment

Major changes in 2025 include Medicare Advantage plans and a new $2,000 out-of-pocket max under Part D, eliminating "donut hole" coverage gap.

A can of Diet Coke and a bottle of Fairlife Core Power Protein Milk Shake.

Date: 2024/11/15 - 02:32

Protein Diet Coke: Why the ‘Dirty Soda’ Is Taking Over TikTok

Protein Diet Coke is a new twist on the ‘dirty soda’ trend that’s going viral on TikTok, but is the beverage really a healthy way option for increasing your protein intake that can aid with weight loss?

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Date: 2024/11/12 - 15:32

5 Changes to Medicare in 2025 Will Affect Part D Coverage, Drug Costs

Some major changes to Medicare Plan D in 2025 include an annual $2,000 out-of-pocket cap on drugs spending and a payment plan that allows enrollees to pay for their drugs in capped monthly installments.

Date: 2024/11/08 - 20:00

James Van Der Beek’s Colon Cancer Diagnosis Highlights Alarming Trend In Young People

Actor James Van Der Beek, formerly of "Dawson's Creek, announced that he is battling colorectal cancer. The 47-year-old actor's diagnosis is part of a startling trend in rising colon cancer cases among young adults.