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Added sugar labels would prompt teens to dump sugary drinks, research shows
New research led by the Health Policy Center at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) has shown that placing sugar warning labels on sugary drinks would significantly change adolescents' behavior—leading ...
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New study challenges the inevitability of cognitive decline and proves that brain gain is possible at any age
A study recently published in Scientific Reports reveals that cognitive decline is not an inevitable part of aging. Researchers from the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas have demonstrated that adults ...
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Garlic-derived compound shows potential to improve muscle health during aging
Can a compound derived from a common kitchen ingredient help support muscle health during aging? A new study suggests it can. The study reveals that S-1-propenyl-L-cysteine (S1PC), a bioactive compound found in aged garlic ...
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This everyday plant protein may be quietly reshaping blood pressure risk in ways doctors cannot ignore
A higher dietary intake of soy and legumes is linked to a lower risk of high blood pressure, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.
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Muscle loss, weak grip and slow walking pace linked to higher stroke risk
Muscle loss, a weaker grip and a slower walking pace were associated with a higher risk of stroke in adults, according to new research published today in Stroke. In the study, people with low muscle strength had a 30% higher ...
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Trees improve health, but not for everyone, study finds
Being around trees is proven to enhance health, from lowering stress to increasing longevity. However, a new national study led by Michigan State University researcher Amber Pearson reveals a surprise: The biological benefits ...
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Lying down to stand stronger: 10 minutes of simple floor exercises a day could improve balance and agility
Don't feel like standing up for a workout? No problem, you can still get a good workout that helps improve static standing balance, flexibility, and agility, all while lying on your back with your head facing up.
How physical activity is linked to well-being in daily life
Movement is good for us, as we all know. But many people do not engage in enough physical activity in their daily lives. Because knowledge of the positive effects of movement is clearly not sufficient to induce changes in ...
May 6, 2026
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To combat the youth vaping epidemic, AI can help determine which cessation strategies work best
Nationwide, young people ages 18–24 are the heaviest users of e-cigarettes, with 38.4% of youth reporting habitual use. E-cigarettes are also very popular in Western New York, with significantly higher use than in New York ...
May 6, 2026
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HHS' healthy food agenda puts hospitals on notice about patients' meals
Complaints about hospital food are certainly not new, and Jell-O and fruit juice are often the butt of related jokes. But the Trump administration has recently upped the ante.
May 6, 2026
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The peptide problem: Hype is outrunning the evidence
Health Canada recently warned Canadians not to buy or inject unauthorized peptide drugs sold online, naming products that include BPC-157, CJC-1295, ipamorelin, TB-500 and retatrutide.
May 6, 2026
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Limit ultra-processed foods to lower risk of heart disease, say experts
People who eat more ultra-processed food (UPF) have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and death, according to a report published in the European Heart Journal. The report, by a group of cardiology experts from across ...
May 6, 2026
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FDA authorizes fruit-flavored vapes for adults
For the first time ever, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the sale of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes ("vapes") for adults 21 and over.
May 6, 2026
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Abdominal obesity may lead to more severe menopause symptoms
Weight gain during menopause is common, with abdominal obesity being especially common and unhealthy. A new study based on data from the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN) has found that in addition to its adverse ...
May 6, 2026
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1,000 more steps: A simple, powerful prescription for surgical recovery
Researchers analyzing data from the National Institutes of Health's All of Us Research Program have found that a patient's step count following surgery is a powerful, objective predictor of recovery, outperforming other metrics ...
May 6, 2026
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Obesity and Alzheimer's linked by disease-driving metabolic pathways
By 2030, the population in the United States aged 65 and older is expected to reach 71 million or about 20% of Americans. This growth is likely to increase the burden of age-related diseases, particularly Alzheimer's disease ...
May 5, 2026
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Postpartum pain: Causes and how to find relief
We often talk about musculoskeletal pain—pain that occurs in the bones, joints, and other soft tissues such as muscles, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments—that women can experience during pregnancy. This includes discomfort ...
May 5, 2026
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Exercise benefits every area of your body, and these hormones are the reason why
It is tempting to understand muscle's role in the body as a simple mechanical motor. But the truth is much more complex: our muscles function as an endocrine organ that can influence virtually every system in our bodies.
May 5, 2026
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Sodium can sneak up on anyone—even an expert who knows its dangers
Sodium can catch anyone by surprise—even a hypertension specialist like Dr. Jennifer Cluett. Cluett knows all about high blood pressure. She's a practicing primary care physician, an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard ...
May 5, 2026
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How workplace stress hijacks the nervous system to cause headaches, and a neurologist's guide to managing them
Many people finish the workday not just tired but wired. Their mind keeps racing, their body feels tense, and even in moments that should be restful they feel a lingering sense of urgency. Conversations replay in their mind, ...
May 5, 2026
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Hidden muscle fat poses danger to heart and metabolism, deep learning model reveals
Using a deep learning model to analyze the composition of large muscles on MRI, German researchers found that the proportions of intermuscular fat and lean muscle mass were associated with high blood pressure and unhealthy ...
May 5, 2026
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Gut hormone FGF15 changes how mice respond to weight loss
Nearly 40% of the population in the United States develop obesity, which is linked to the development of several diseases, including type 2 diabetes and metabolic liver disease. The rise in obesity is, in part, caused by ...
May 5, 2026
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UK restaurant chains falling short on healthy nutrition targets, study finds
Only 43% of menu items at the UK's highest-grossing restaurant chains met all their voluntary targets for sugar, salt, and calorie reduction, as set by the UK Government. These findings are published in PLOS Medicine by Alice ...
May 5, 2026
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Updated alcohol warning labels may prompt people to cut back, study suggests
Although the United States requires a warning label on alcoholic beverages, alcohol-related deaths have risen steadily over the past two decades. However, new labels warning of specific disease risks, including cancer and ...
May 5, 2026
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Sustained reduction in abdominal fat can preserve cognitive function
A long-term MRI study demonstrates that lower accumulation of abdominal fat (visceral fat), measured throughout the entire follow-up period, is associated with a significant slowing of brain atrophy, preservation of key brain ...
May 4, 2026
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