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Date: 2025/06/06 - 01:32

‘Ozempic Teeth’ May Cause Tooth Decay, Other Dental Health Effects

People using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are reporting "Ozempic teeth," an unusual side effect impacting dental health. "Ozempic teeth" may involve tooth decay, sensitivity, and tooth loss. Dentists cite dry mouth, vomiting, and low appetite as possible causes.

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Date: 2025/05/31 - 00:00

Chronic Cannabis Use, Including Edibles, Linked to Endothelial Dysfunction

New research found a link between chronic cannabis use and endothelial dysfunction, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. This association was present in cannabis users regardless of whether they smoked or ingested the substance.

Date: 2025/05/24 - 18:00

Vitamin D May Slow Biological Aging and Help You Live Longer

A new study suggests that vitamin D supplementation may help preserve the lengths of the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes known as telomeres.

Date: 2025/05/09 - 22:00

19 States, DC Sue Trump Administration Over Federal Health Agency Layoffs

Attorneys general in 19 states and Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's plans to significantly reduce staffing at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which could disrupt public health services, such as safeguarding food and medication supplies.

Date: 2025/05/09 - 21:00

FDA and NIH announce innovative joint Nutrition Regulatory Science Program

Initiative will provide a better understanding of the root causes to end the diet-related chronic disease crisis.

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Date: 2025/05/07 - 23:32

Healthy Lifestyle Habits Could Help Prevent Premature Heart Aging

Researchers have developed a method for measuring the heart's “functional age” to help predict complications like heart disease. According to the authors of a new study, premature aging of the heart is linked to unhealthy lifestyle habits.

A wine glass shattering, representing the bad habit of heavy drinking of alcohol

Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

At what age do bad habits start affecting health?

Scientists have pinpointed the exact age when the body starts feeling the negative health effects of smoking, heavy drinking, and a lack of exercise.

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Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

Hypertension meds, lifestyle changes may cut dementia risk

Treatment to reduce high blood pressure — including medications and healthy lifestyle changes — could helps lower dementia risk.

Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

Heavy cannabis use could increase dementia risk by 72%

People aged over 45 who needed acute hospital care due to heavy cannabis use had a 72% greater risk of developing dementia within 5 years than the general population.

Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

A higher biological age may increase dementia risk, study finds

People who have a biological age higher than their chronological age may be at a higher risk of developing dementia compared to those whose biological age is the same or lower than their chronological age, a new study finds.