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Date: 2024/11/16 - 00:32

STI Epidemic Slows As New Syphilis, Gonorrhea Cases Fall In US, CDC Says

Rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are slowing after decades of growth in the U.S., according to the latest statistics from the CDC. While STIs are still at record levels, new cases of chlamydia and syphilis may be stabilizing while gonorrhea cases have declined for two consecutive years.

Date: 2024/11/14 - 16:00

Cholesterol fluctuations may be a tell-tale sign of dementia

Unexplained fluctuations in cholesterol levels have been linked to dementia and cognitive decline in a recent study.

Date: 2024/11/12 - 19:00

Researchers uncover new role of mutant proteins in some of the deadliest cancers

Findings could point to new ways to treat RAS-driven cancers.

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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.

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Date: 2024/11/12 - 03:31

Adding 5 minutes of exercise daily may help lower blood pressure

A new study found that replacing sedentary time with five minutes of daily physical activity can help lower blood pressure and control hypertension.

Date: 2024/11/07 - 04:00

An Extra 5 Minutes of Vigorous Exercise Per Day Could Help Lower Blood Pressure

A new study shows an extra 5 minutes of daily vigorous exercise helps control hypertension. The findings become more significant with an extra 10 and 20 minutes of heart-pumping physical activity each day.

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Date: 2024/11/05 - 18:11

Can Ozempic and Wegovy help reduce knee osteoarthritis-related pain?

Medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, which are used to treat type 2 diabetes and boost weight loss, may also help reduce knee osteoarthritis-related pain in people with obesity, a trial finds.

Loads of freshly caught fish, a source of zinc, on a counter

Date: 2024/11/04 - 21:11

Higher zinc intake may increase endometriosis risk

Consuming higher amounts of zinc may significantly increase the risk of endometriosis compared to consuming lower amounts, a new study suggests.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Too Much Coffee, Soda May Raise Your Risk of Stroke, but Tea May Lower It

New research suggests that drinking too much coffee, soda, and fruit juice each day may greatly increase your stroke risk, while drinking tea may lower it.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Most Millennials, GenZers Get Health Information From Social Media, Survey Reveals

A Healthline survey found that most millennials and GenZers obtain their health information from social media. It also revealed critical gaps in preventive care screenings.