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A bottle of carbonated sparkling water against a dark backdrop, falling onto a surface and splashing water around it

Date: 2025/01/24 - 23:31

Drinking sparkling water may help with weight loss, study finds

A new study finds that drinking carbonated or sparkling water may contribute to weight loss via two mechanisms, though it may need other factors to make a significant impact.

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Date: 2025/01/24 - 02:32

Health Agency Reports from CDC, FDA, and NIH Halted by Trump Officials

The Trump administration ordered an immediate pause on public communications from federal health agencies like the CDC, FDA, and NIH. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says it expects the pause to be temporary.

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Date: 2025/01/23 - 22:31

Could intermittent fasting earlier in the day help reduce more abdominal fat?

Following an "early" time-restricted intermittent fasting pattern is more beneficial for improved blood sugar regulation, and reducing the amount of abdominal fat just under the skin, a new study has found.

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Date: 2025/01/23 - 21:00

Muscle fat may pose higher risk to heart health than other forms of fat

Intramuscular fat, contained within muscle tissue, increases the risk of serious heart disease, regardless of other risk factors, a new study suggests.

Date: 2025/01/22 - 23:00

Carbonated Water May Promote Weight Loss, but Effects Are Minimal

New research suggests that drinking sparkling water might help with weight loss. However, the effects of sparkling water on weight loss are quite small, meaning most people will still need to eat well and exercise often to maintain a healthy weight.

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Date: 2025/01/22 - 20:31

Why are older women predisposed to osteoarthritis?

A drop in estradiol and progesterone levels after menopause could increase cartilage aging and degeneration, leading to osteoarthritis, a study in mice suggests.

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Date: 2025/01/22 - 19:00

Can antibiotics, vaccines, and antivirals help lower dementia risk?

Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen, along with antibiotics, antiviral medications, and vaccines are associated with a reduced risk of dementia, a new systematic review suggests.

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Date: 2025/01/22 - 00:32

GLP-1 Drugs Benefit Brain and Heart Health, but May Cause Kidney, GI Issues

A large study published in Nature Medicine reviewed the effects of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro on 175 different health outcomes. The findings show benefits for brain and heart health, but risks of developing gastrointestinal, kidney, and pancreatic issues.

A person holding a GLP-1 medication in the form of an injection

Date: 2025/01/21 - 20:31

GLP-1 drugs linked to lower dementia risk, higher risk of kidney, stomach issues

A new study compares the benefits and risks of taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss, including risks of dementia, addiction, heart disease, and gastrointestinal problems, among others.

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Date: 2025/01/19 - 11:31

Intermittent fasting paired with exercise may be best for weight loss

Combining time-restricted eating with exercise may be more effective in prompting weight loss than exercise without time-restricted eating, recent evidence suggests.