Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine discovered a surprising new way the body can fight insulin resistance and diabetes – by boosting a special type of “good” immune cell in fat tissue.
Announced today in…
Category: 8. Health
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Using GLP-1s at a normal BMI? There are benefits and risks : NPR
After deciding to try to run a half-marathon in all 50 states, Christie Woodard completed one in Las Cruces, N.M., in 2023….
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Major Study Debunks Common Myths About Statin Side Effects
A massive analysis of randomized trials suggests that most side effects listed on statin labels may not be caused by the drugs at all. Cardiovascular disease kills about 20 million people worldwide and accounts for roughly a quarter of all deaths…
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AI Reveals How Alzheimer’s Rewires the Brain at the Genetic Level
AI-powered gene maps reveal the hidden control centers driving Alzheimer’s disease — and point to new hope for treatment. A research team led by Min Zhang and Dabao Zhang at the University of California, Irvine’s Joe C. Wen School of…
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Over 7 Million Cancer Cases Attributed to Preventable Causes
Reported last week in Nature Medicine, experts predict a significant proportion of cancer cases globally are linked to “modifiable risk factors”. This report indicates that lifestyle changes could play…
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7 Million Cancers A Year Are Preventable, Says New Report
Tobacco smoking, alcohol consumption and infections were the three leading causes of preventable cancers according to research by the World Health Organization.
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The 3 Hour Rule That Could Boost Your Heart Health
Participants stopped eating and lowered the lights three hours before bedtime, extending their overnight fast by about two hours without cutting calories. Compared with the control group, nighttime blood pressure dropped by 3.5% and heart rate…
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How to turn an acquaintance into a friend : NPR
Sometimes you meet a person and just know: You. I want to be friends with you.
The conversation flows. They make you laugh. You want to know more about…
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Duration, Frequency, and Best Time
Sleep is essential, but nighttime rest is only part of the equation. In recent decades, researchers have been exploring how brief naps affect the brain and body, leading to what’s now often called “nap science.” This field examines…
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Symptoms, Damage, and Treatment With Phlebotomy Iron Reduction
Hemochromatosis iron overload disease is a disorder in which the body absorbs too much iron from the diet, leading to a gradual buildup of iron in organs and tissues. Left untreated, this iron overload can damage vital organs and…
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