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Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

Walking the dog, taking the stairs could help protect your heart

As little as 3 minutes of moderate incidental physical activity could potentially lower a person's risk for cardiovascular diseases and death, according to a new study.

Date: 2025/05/04 - 18:32

Fart Walking May Promote Digestive Health, Lower Diabetes Risk. Here’s How

Fart walking is a new viral TikTok trend that involves going for a stroll after eating to help release gas. Proponents say fart walking could help improve digestive health and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by preventing blood sugar spikes.

Date: 2025/05/02 - 00:32

Household Plastics Raise Cardiovascular Disease Risk: 4 Ways to Limit Exposure

A new study says plastics found in common household products can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in people ages 55 to 64. Experts say you can reduce your exposure to microplastics by avoiding processed foods and not using plastic utensils or bowls.

3 slides of retina tissue taken using three separate imaging techniques. Each image gets progressively clearer.

Date: 2025/04/23 - 16:00

NIH researchers supercharge ordinary clinical device to get a better look at the back of the eye

New technique brings retina into sharper focus .

A young child brushes his teeth with a caregiver

Date: 2025/04/17 - 00:00

Fluoride in Drinking Water Is Considered Safe, Despite RFK Jr.’s Proposed Ban

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently called for a ban on fluoridated water in U.S. communities. Emerging evidence shows potential health harms and neurotoxic effects in young children, but experts caution the findings are limited and should be interpreted with caution.

Side-by-side images show untreated, shorter rod photoreceptors next to longer rods treated with reserpine.

Date: 2025/04/15 - 16:00

Repurposing a blood pressure drug may prevent vision loss in inherited blinding diseases

NIH studies in animals show reserpine protects retinal-neurons necessary for vision, especially in females.

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.

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.