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A person opening a GLP-1 injection like Ozempic in pen form, revealing the needle

Date: 2025/04/14 - 17:31

Study identifies 3 strategies to minimize muscle loss from GLP-1 weight loss drugs

People taking GLP-1 drugs can decrease fat mass while minimizing muscle loss with a few key strategies that include proper supervision, and a protein-rich diet, the results of a new study suggest.

different types of bottles of wine photographed from above

Date: 2025/04/14 - 17:31

Alcohol use could contribute to dementia by damaging the brain

Heavy and former heavy drinking is associated with brain abnormalities like hyaline arteriolosclerosis and neurofibrillary tangles, which can be a marker of dementia, new research shows.

Date: 2025/04/13 - 11:00

How can you avoid fractures, heart issues in your 60s? Diet may be the answer

'Prudent' dietary choices in a person's 60s was linked to a slightly lower risk of bone fractures and heart disease mortality in a recent study.

Doctor takes blood pressure reading from female patient

Date: 2025/04/12 - 19:00

ADHD Drugs May Raise Blood Pressure and Pulse, but Effects Are Minimal

New research suggests common ADHD medications are linked to small increases in measures of cardiac health like blood pressure and pulse. Experts say the benefits of ADHD medications outweigh the potential risks, and monitoring patients can help minimize risks.

A plate of fresh tomatoes, basil, olives, and mozzarella drizzled in olive oil, the staples of the Mediterranean diet

Date: 2025/04/12 - 17:00

A type of Mediterranean diet may support weight loss and bone health

Following a low-calorie Mediterranean diet coupled with physical activity may help reduce weight loss and bone density decline in older women who have metabolic syndrome and obesity, a new study finds.

Date: 2025/04/11 - 22:00

Diabetes in pregnancy may increase child’s autism, ADHD risk

Children born to mothers with gestational diabetes are 28% more likely to be diagnosed with any neurodevelopmental disorder, including ADHD and autism.

An older adult woman has her arms spread to the side lifting up dumbbells as part of weight training exercises

Date: 2025/04/10 - 20:00

Can weight training protect your brain from dementia?

Weight training may help protect the brains of older adults from dementia, including those already showing signs of mild cognitive impairment, a new study suggests.

colorful image of a small group of brain cells in the mouse brain.

Date: 2025/04/09 - 21:00

Scientists map unprecedented detail of connections and visual perception in the mouse brain

NIH-funded project helps unraveling the brain’s wiring, giving clues to how we see the world.

black and white photo of older person's hands arranging domino tiles

Date: 2025/04/09 - 21:00

Diabetes drugs like Ozempic or Jardiance may slash Alzheimer's risk

Two common types of anti-diabetes medications — GLP-1 and SGLT2 drugs — could significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia in life, a large new study has found.

A person pouring a fizzy drink froma. glass bottle containing artificial sweeteners and food additives into a glass on a flat surface

Date: 2025/04/09 - 18:00

Certain combos of common food additives may raise type 2 diabetes risk

Two certain mixtures of common food additives, which include aspartame, sucralose, and many other sweeteners, can increase a person's chance of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study has found.