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President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris at a rally

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Insurance Coverage for OTC Birth Control

The Biden-Harris administration has proposed a new rule that would expand contraception coverage under the Affordable Care Act for 52 million females of reproductive age.

An older female and male riding bicycles.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Ozempic Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk in People with Type 2 Diabetes

Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, may also help lower the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in people living with type 2 diabetes.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Poor Sleep In Your 40s Linked to Faster Brain Aging Later In Life

A new study reports that people in their 40s who have difficulty sleeping have a brain age 1.6 to 2.6 years older by the time they're in their 50s compared to people who consistently get quality sleep.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Country Star Jelly Roll Says These 5 Things Helped Him Lose 100 Pounds

Country music star Jelly Roll says five key factors have contributed to his success in losing 100 pounds.

A scientist looks into a microscope to examine cancer cells

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Combination therapy shows promise against triple-negative breast cancer

A combination of two types of therapeutic agents selectively killed breast cancer cells in a clinical trial, offering hope for a new treatment for triple-negative breast cancer.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may protect brain health, several studies show

A review of the recent evidence suggests that GLP-1 drugs, such as semaglutide, could protect brain health and cognitive function by reducing inflammation.

A man sitting on a pilates ball in an office

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Reducing daily sitting time by 40 minutes may help prevent worsening back pain

Reducing sedentary time by as little as 40 minutes a day and increasing physical activity by 20 minutes may help prevent back pain from worsening, a new study finds.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

How the brain flushes out toxic proteins that may lead to cognitive decline

Recent research zooms in on the brain's own 'waste-disposal' system, with the aim of uncovering potential strategies to protect brain health and prevent cognitive decline.

young white woman feeding a spoonful of fruit bites to a young Black man

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Carbs or fats for breakfast? Which is best for healthy weight in men vs women?

A recent study suggests that a carbohydrate-rich breakfast for men and a fat-rich breakfast for women may be best for maintaining a healthy weight, due to sex-specific metabolic differences.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Heart diseases raise dementia risk: Could a common blood thinner lower it?

Recent research is looking at the way in which cardiovascular issue may play into the development of dementia, with one study suggesting that heparin, a common anticoagulant, may help delay Alzheimer's onset.