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An older adult holds their head between their hands, elbows opened to the sides, while sitting in a chair indoors

Date: 2025/02/28 - 00:00

Both lower and higher B12 levels may be linked to cognitive issues in older people

Scientists have found that those with lower B12 levels had slower processing speed, and higher levels were associated with more biomarkers of neurodegeneration.

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Date: 2025/02/26 - 17:00

Milk may help boost gut health, while cheese could harm it

Drinking more milk was linked to an increase in bacteria that may support gut health, while consuming more cheese seemed to lower levels of other beneficial bacteria in a new study.

person in white sweater holding GLP-1 drug syringe

Date: 2025/02/25 - 21:00

Which diabetes drugs are linked to the lowest depression risk?

Compared to other diabetes medications, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic were associated with a lower risk for depression in a recent study.

Date: 2025/02/25 - 02:00

HHS' New Definitions of ‘Sex,’ ‘Man’ and ‘Woman’ Defy Science, Experts Say

HHS secretary RFK Jr. issued new sex-based definitions that exclude gender, which experts say goes against science. The move aligns with the Trump administration's ongoing initiatives to recognize only two sexes: male and female.

Date: 2025/02/23 - 11:31

GLP-1 drugs may aid brain health, but do they bring other risks?

Some studies link GLP-1 drugs for diabetes with neuroprotective benefits but others say that some of these drugs may increase depression risk, a new review concludes.

Date: 2025/02/22 - 10:31

Could a broccoli sprout compound lower blood sugar?

Sulforaphane, a compound found in broccoli sprouts, may help lower blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes, a new study has found.

Date: 2025/02/21 - 21:31

What one man's 'escape' from Alzheimer's might tell us about the disease

A 75-year-old man with a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s has yet to show signs of the disease. Could this offer insights on new preventive and therapeutic avenues?

Date: 2025/02/20 - 20:32

Heavy Smoking Linked to Unexplained Stroke in Young Adults, Study Finds

Researchers say the risk of an unexplained stroke is higher in younger adults who smoke, especially males and people ages 45 to 49. People who smoke the equivalent of 20 packs or more per year have even higher stroke risks.

Date: 2025/02/20 - 03:00

Trump Issues Executive Order to Expand IVF Access: What to Know

Infertility rates are rising in the U.S. To meet the growing need for fertility treatments, President Trump issued an executive order to expand in vitro fertilization (IVF) access and lower costs, which can run up to $25,000 for a cycle.

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Date: 2025/02/19 - 17:31

Drug for diabetes and kidney disease may also lower heart attack, stroke risks

An FDA-approved medication already used to treat people who have type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease may also help lower their stroke and heart attack risk, a new study has found.