How to recognize health misinformation and disinformation
In the age of viral content and fast and furious social media communication, disinformation and misinformation,...
Heart disease: Aspartame may raise risk by triggering insulin spikes
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Type 2 diabetes drug may lower heart attack, stroke risk by 23%
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Heart disease: Natural supplement may help the heart break down fat
Share on PinterestScientists have investigated the use of the tricaprin supplement in patients with heart...
Cholesterol, heart health, and GLP-1 drugs: The latest medical news
Share on PinterestSome of our focus topics recently have been heart and eye Health, weight loss drugs,...
Muscle loss on Ozempic: Antibody treatment may help prevent decline
Share on PinterestScientists have found that an antibody treatment prevented a decline in muscle mass...
Heavy drinking: Semaglutide drugs linked to reduced alcohol use
Share on PinterestCould drugs like Ozempic help curb heavy drinking? Image credit: Viktor Solomin/Stocksy.About...
Colorectal cancer: 'Live' yogurt could protect against tumors
Share on PinterestA new study reveals an unexpected potential benefit of ‘live’ yogurt: That of protecting...
Diabetes and COPD: GLP-1 drugs could lower risk of lung issues
Share on PinterestGLP-1 and SGLT-2 drugs may be the best treatments for people with type 2 diabetes and...
Alzheimer's: New test may help detect neurofibrillary tangles early
Share on PinterestA new study looks at biomarkers that may help detect Alzheimer’s sooner. Alvaro Lavin/StocksyThe...
Stroke: Salt substitutes with extra potassium may lower risk
Share on PinterestSwapping salt for potassium-enriched salt substitutes may be the best choice for people...
Cholesterol and eggs: What are the latest guidelines on consumption?
Share on PinterestMany people still view eggs as very high in cholesterol, and this may limit their consumption...
Aging: A certain antioxidant may help prevent hair graying
Share on PinterestNew research investigates luteolin’s potential in preventing hair graying. Maskot/Getty...
Anxiety: Mouse study suggests acting on gut bacteria may help
Share on PinterestDoes the gut hold the answer to anxiety? A new study in mice explores the importance...
Heart health: Drinking ketones may help improve function
Share on PinterestScientists have investigated the heart health benefits of ketone supplements. Ángela...
Diet and cancer risk: What does the recent evidence suggest?
Share on PinterestRecent evidence shows how diet might affect the risk for cancers of the gastrointestinal...
Fasting, aging supplements, and more: The latest medical news
Share on PinterestDiet and aging, the impact of juice cleanses, and how to avoid misinformation were...
Vision loss: GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic linked to 3 eye conditions
Share on PinterestScientists have found a link between certain eye conditions and GLP-1 medications....
Cold plunges: Their real impact on sleep, stress levels, and health
Share on PinterestCold plunges may have benefits in the short term but people may overestimate the results,...
Juice cleanse: As little as 3 days of fasting may change microbiome
Share on PinterestA new study finds that juice fasts, even as short as three days, may have effects on...
Daily omega-3 could help prolong health span
Share on PinterestCould daily omega-3 supplementation help slow down biological aging processes? Image...
More microplastics in brain than other organs: What does it mean?
Share on PinterestThere are more microplastics accumulating in human brains than in any other organs,...
Glaucoma: High 'good' cholesterol may raise risk in those over age 55
Share on PinterestA new study links high levels of cholesterol to increased glaucoma risk. Ivan Gener/StocksyThere...
Diabetes: Who benefits most from SGLT2 vs GLP-1 drugs?
Share on PinterestWomen with diabetes may get the strongest cardiovascular protection from GLP-1 agonists....
Aging: Diet rich in fruit and vegetables may help slow down process
Share on PinterestScientists have found a link between diet quality and biological aging. Ana Luz Crespi/StocksyA...
Health misinformation: Expert advice on how to avoid it
Share on PinterestA behavioral scientist shares tips on how to make sure we are arming ourselves against...
IBD: New test may predict colorectal cancer with 90% accuracy
Share on PinterestScientists are working on a new test to predict colorectal cancer in IBD patients....