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Date: 2025/03/26 - 14:00

Certain type of statins may help decrease liver cancer risk

People who used lipophilic (fat-soluble) statins like atorvastatin and simvastatin had the greatest outcomes and significantly reduced risk for liver cancer, according to a new study.

Date: 2025/03/26 - 03:00

Chewing Gum Could Release Thousands of Microplastics Into Saliva, Study Finds

A new study found that chewing gum releases hundreds to thousands of microplastics into saliva. Both synthetic and natural gums were found to contain microplastics, the health effects of which are not yet fully understood.

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Date: 2025/03/25 - 20:00

Colorectal cancer diagnosis before age 50 may raise risk of dying from heart disease

People with colorectal cancer had a 45% increased risk of dying from heart disease within the first two years of their diagnosis, a new study has found.

Date: 2025/03/24 - 23:00

Women's Heart Health More Affected by Lifestyle Risks Than Men, Study Finds

A new study suggests that certain cardiovascular risk factors could significantly impact females more than males. Taking biological sex into account during routine screenings could provide a clearer assessment of cardiovascular risk, the researchers say.

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Date: 2025/03/24 - 21:00

Diets filled with nutrient-dense plant foods tied to lower IBD risk

A plant-based diet made up of mainly nutrient-dense plant foods, or an equally healthy omnivorous diet may help reduce the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

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Date: 2025/03/24 - 16:00

How could dietary choices lower the risk of tinnitus?

Increasing fruit, fiber, dairy products, and caffeine consumption could help reduce their tinnitus risk, according to a new study.

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Date: 2025/03/23 - 14:00

Could the probiotic kefir help fight Alzheimer’s disease?

The probiotic-rich drink kefir may be a potential complementary treatment for Alzheimer’s disease by helping improve cognitive functioning and memory, anew review suggests.

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Date: 2025/03/22 - 10:31

Red wine or white? Which one is worse for cancer risk?

White wine may increase the risk for cancer, recent cohort studies suggest. More specifically, it is linked to increased skin cancer risk in women.

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Date: 2025/03/22 - 00:00

Healthy plant-based diets may help people with diabetes, obesity live longer

Eating a healthy plant-based diet that includes vegetables, tea, and coffee may help people with cardiometabolic conditions—such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease—live longer, a new analysis finds.

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Date: 2025/03/21 - 20:31

Can exercising help you live longer? Twin study says it may be complicated

Higher and more intense levels of physical activity may not benefit life span as much as previously thought, a new study in twins finds, highlighting multiple factors that play a role in longevity.