Date: 2025/06/12 - 20:00
A large study of U.S. veterans has found regional differences in dementia risk. The Southeast region had the highest risk, while the Mid-Atlantic had the lowest. Experts say healthcare resources should be tailored to meet regional differences.
Date: 2025/06/12 - 00:31
A new study has found that dementia, stroke, and depression are more common in people with shorter telomeres — a biomarker of aging — but that healthy lifestyles may help mitigate this risk.
Date: 2025/06/09 - 18:00
The U.S. federal health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made several debated claims about autism prevalence, including that it has become 'an epidemic'. A board certified family medicine physician helps us fact-check these claims.
Date: 2025/06/06 - 01:32
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.
Date: 2025/06/02 - 00:00
"Skinny Tok" is an extreme dieting trend on TikTok that equates thinness with health. Experts warn the trend perpetuates negative body image and harmful diet culture, as extreme calorie restriction has mental and physical consequences.