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Limiting sugar before age two linked to better brain health
Data from UK Biobank researchers indicates that sugar rationing during pregnancy and the first two years of life is associated wit
topicYounger Generations Are Aging Faster
Young adults are experiencing health declines and physical aging markers typically seen in older populations. Type 2 diabetes case
topicNew Trigger for Alzheimer’s Disease May Have Been Found
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared PrecivityAD2, a blood test designed for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disea
topicEbola outbreak in DRC the fastest growing in the history of the virus
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has grown exponentially, reaching over 5,500 cases, with concerns it could
topicWhy men die younger than women
The disparity in life expectancy between men and women persists, with no conclusive evidence to explain why men die younger. While
topicHow much preventive health screening should I be getting?
Preventive health screening is evolving toward AI-driven autonomy, but significant gaps in accessibility and utility persist. Whil
topicEating Eggs Every Day Is Healthy
A multi-country Salmonella Enteritidis ST11 outbreak has sickened over 200 people in the UK, resulting in dozens of hospitalizatio
topicBrain, heart, liver: How your sleep affects your health
Sleeping between 6.4 and 7.8 hours per day is associated with the lowest levels of biological aging. Deviating from this window th
The Science of Fermented Food
Scientists at Southern Illinois University have developed a method to transform PET plastic and agricultural waste into protein-ri
topicConfirmed Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths, authorities say
Government data shows more than 300 people died of Ebola in eastern Congo in the past week, marking one of the highest weekly deat
topicWhy we should all be getting more sun: new book
Rowan Jacobsen continues to argue in his book In Defense of Sunlight that increased sunlight exposure improves longevity, happines
topic3 common sleep habits may be tied to brain aging signs
Recent research highlights how midlife habits and AI diagnostics influence long-term cognitive health. NYU Langone Health research
topicThe Best Diet For Brain Health Is Probably Not What You Think
Research on brain health and diet is moving away from general supplement trends and towards personalized nutrition and specific mi
topicWhat to know about intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting has varying effects on health based on age and medical condition. For older adults, long gaps between meals m
topic5 Foods That Contain Both Protein and Fiber
Despite growing interest in protein-fortified products, fiber consumption remains stagnant in the US, with most Americans consumin
topicWhy weight-loss drugs don’t work for some people
Some individuals are not responding to weight-loss medications, sparking concern and debate. Dr. Mehmet Oz, Centers for Medicare &
topic4 Supplements That Help Your Body Absorb Vitamin D
Vitamin D absorption is facilitated by magnesium, vitamin K2, calcium, and zinc supplements. Physicians note that consistent suppl
topicThe Surprising Reason Swimming Could Be Better for Your Heart Than Running
Medical evidence comparing the cardiac benefits of swimming versus running remains unavailable. While swimming is known to improve
topicEveryone talks about postpartum depression
Researchers estimate that postpartum psychosis affects 1 to 2 out of 1,000 women following delivery. This condition is a mental he
topicHow to Get 25 Grams of Protein Every Day
Individuals can meet a 25 gram daily protein goal using tofu-based mac and cheese, which takes 20 minutes to prepare. This adds to
topicNon-surgical procedure may help relieve knee pain
Patients with chronic joint pain can now access COOLIEF as a nonsurgical treatment option. This addition joins existing conservati
topicWhich diet — and exact foods
Current health data links specific lifestyle habits to long-term cognitive health and tracks weight changes in high-profile indivi
topicDR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes world's second-largest ever
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading exponentially, with confirmed cases now exceeding 5,300 and th
topicIs 1 Long Walk or Several Short Ones Better for Heart Health? Study Has Answer
Current evidence indicates that the widely cited goal of 10,000 steps per day is not based on research laboratory data. Instead of