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A person picking white button mushrooms in a field

Date: 2024/11/18 - 22:31

White button mushroom extract may help slow progression of prostate cancer

After treatment with white button mushroom extract in mice and patients with prostate cancer, scientists discovered a decline in the amount of immune-suppressing cells in tumors.

Date: 2024/11/14 - 16:00

Cholesterol fluctuations may be a tell-tale sign of dementia

Unexplained fluctuations in cholesterol levels have been linked to dementia and cognitive decline in a recent study.

Older female with diabetes checks blood sugar

Date: 2024/11/11 - 14:32

Diabetes, Kidney Disease Could Raise Cardiovascular Disease Risk up to 28 Years Earlier

New research indicates that people with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome may have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease up to 28 years earlier than people without the disease.

A person holding a glass straw getting ready to stir a green smoothie

Date: 2024/11/09 - 15:00

Classic and green Mediterranean diets may help slow brain aging

The Mediterranean diet, and in particular the Green Mediterranean diet, may promote better blood sugar management and a younger brain age, a new trial suggests.

An older woman sits on the ground outside an auto shop while closing her eyes and resting her head on one arm

Date: 2024/11/08 - 01:31

Daytime sleepiness may be a sign of higher dementia risk

Excessive daytime sleepiness could be an early sign of a pre-dementia condition called motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR), a study suggests.

A glass of water and 3 capsules of fish oil, rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

Date: 2024/11/07 - 20:31

Could taking fish oil supplements help lower cancer risk?

Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in fish oil may help prevent several types of cancer, including colon, stomach, and lung cancers, a new study suggests.

An older adult playing a game of dominos on a flat surface

Date: 2024/11/06 - 18:31

Can a combo of “active” therapies help lower dementia risk?

A combination of two “active” therapies may help slow cognitive decline in older adults, especially those with a type of severe depression and a genetic risk of Alzheimer's, a study indicates.

Date: 2024/11/05 - 02:24

She Had a ‘Wake-Up Stroke’ at 39. Here’s Why She’s Sharing Video of the Event

New York City teacher Krista Figari had a wake-up stroke at the age of 39 and video of the event was captured by a nanny cam in her apartment. Here’s why she’s sharing it.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Paris Hilton Shares Why Living with ADHD Is Her ‘Superpower’

Paris Hilton opens up about her journey living with ADHD, why she believes neurodivergence adds value to the world, and why she feels it’s her “superpower.”

a smiling woman wearing breast cancer awareness headband with pink ribbons at a beach

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

How Diet, Lifestyle Can Help Prevent Breast Cancer as Diagnoses Spike in Younger Women

Dr. Marisa C. Weiss with Breastcancer.org offers insights on early-onset breast cancer, modifiable risk factors, and tips for lowering risk through nutrition and lifestyle changes.