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A person with gloved hands separating blood samples from a vial with a pipette

Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

Simple blood cholesterol test may better predict coronary artery disease risk

A new study has found that apolipoprotein B particle count and lipoprotein(a) count were critical indicators of risk for coronary artery disease related to cholesterol.

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Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

Could being more active in middle age help prevent Alzheimer's disease?

Researchers have found that increasing physical activity levels around ages 45 to 65 may be linked to lower levels of beta-amyloid, which is a known biomarker for Alzheimer's disease.

Date: 2025/05/05 - 23:00

Wegovy Reduced Inflammation, Scarring in People with Serious Liver Disease

Wegovy (semaglutide) could offer a new option to treat severe liver disease based on new clinical trial evidence. The GLP-1 drug resolved liver inflammation in nearly two-thirds of participants, twice the rate seen with placebo.

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Date: 2025/04/01 - 21:00

4:3 intermittent fasting better for weight loss than cutting calories

A 4:3 model of intermittent fasting may be more effective at lowering a person's weight over 12 months than a diet following daily calorie restriction, new research shows.

collage of salt shaker pouring salt over chips

Date: 2025/03/31 - 20:31

High-salt diets may contribute to depression: Mouse study shows how

A study in mouse models of depression found a link between a high-salt diet and this condition. The findings also suggested that this was because the high salt content affected the production of the cytokine IL-17A.

Date: 2025/03/20 - 00:00

Compounding Pharmacies to Stop Making Ozempic, Zepound Knockoffs: What to Know

The FDA ordered compounding pharmacies to stop making copycat versions of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound now that the GLP-1 drug shortage has ended. People who rely on compounded GLP-1s say they may not be able to afford brand-name versions, which are often not covered by insurance.

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Date: 2025/03/19 - 22:31

Study finds why 'night owls' have a higher risk for depression than 'early risers'

Scientists have found evidence suggesting that “night owls” who prefer to stay active at night may be at a greater risk for depression than "early risers” who are awake more during daylight hours.

Date: 2025/03/05 - 20:00

NIH-funded research team engineers new drug targeting pain sensation pathway

Study of CB1 receptor has implications for chronic pain treatment.

Date: 2025/02/17 - 20:00

Federal Judges Block Executive Orders Targeting Trans People: What to Know

Federal judges temporarily halted executive orders issued by President Trump targeting the transgender community. Health agencies restored deleted webpages with DEI language and gender affirming care for trans minors will resume. An executive order barring trans girls and women from playing sports is still under litigation.

4 egggs in a pan create a smile with their yolks next to a box of cracked eggs

Date: 2025/02/13 - 22:00

Are eggs good or bad for cholesterol? Outdated misconceptions seem to persist

Despite changed guidelines, a new study has found that misconceptions about eggs and cholesterol may still be keeping people from including them in their daily diets.