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Health news • Apr 25

80 Going on 50: The Secret Behind ‘SuperAger’ Brains

Their name may sound like something out of a Marvel comic, but SuperAgers are the real deal—a rare group of adults over the age of 80 whose brains are...

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Health news • Apr 25

Simple ‘metabolic reset’ found to prevent weight rebound after discontinuing GLP-1 drugs

A simple outpatient procedure may provide a majority of people who discontinue popular weight-loss drugs a way to prevent regaining their lost pounds,...

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Health news • Apr 25

Ultra-Processed Foods Erodes Visual Attention

Research finds a 10% increase in ultra-processed food intake causes a measurable drop in attention and focus, regardless of overall diet quality.

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Health news • Apr 25

Why Feeling Good is Harder than Not Feeling Bad

Targeting positive emotions directly via "Positive Affect Treatment" is more effective for depression than fixing sadness.

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Health news • Apr 25

Depression treatment is shifting, and this mushroom-derived compound is driving one of psychiatry's biggest new tests

Depression is a debilitating mental health disorder that is estimated to affect approximately 5% of people worldwide. It is characterized by persistent...

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Health news • Apr 25

So, you got bit by a tick. Here’s exactly what to do next.

Experts explained what to do if you find a tick attached to your skin, including how to remove it and document it, and when to seek medical advice.

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Health news • Apr 25

What to eat to feel full — without using Ozempic

When it seems like the world and his now-skinny wife are on weight-loss drugs, it's easy to forget that there are ways to make yourself feel full without...

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Health news • Apr 25

Here's What Happens When You Drink Diet Soda Every Day, According to Registered Dietitians

Diet soda isn't the healthiest beverage to drink, but its better than several popular choices.

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Health news • Apr 25

5 Morning Exercises That Build Knee Strength Faster Than Resistance Bands After 55

Were you on the pickleball court or golf course today? Maybe you hopped in the car to visit your grandkids and bent down to give them big hugs.

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Health news • Apr 25

Liver Talks to the Brain to Control Appetite

Researchers discovered that the liver hormone FGF21 signals hindbrain neurons to control appetite and metabolism during protein restriction.

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Health news • Apr 25

Doctors Surprised by the Power of a Simple Drug Against Colon Cancer

A large clinical trial suggests that a common drug may have an unexpected role after colorectal cancer surgery. Researchers found a notable reduction in...

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Health news • Apr 25

A Simple Sugar in Ultra-Processed Foods May Drive Obesity, Metabolic Disease

Recent research shows that fructose in ultra-processed foods may drive disease, like metabolic syndrome, which includes obesity.

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Health news • Apr 25

Along with rapid weight loss, patients see other benefits and risks of GLP-1 drugs

LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Two years ago, Jennifer Kirtley looked down at the scale and saw 328 pounds. Today, she's looking in the mirror at a size 6...

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Health news • Apr 25

Nancy Cox, a CDC veteran and a stalwart in global flu research, dies at 77

Nancy Cox, who for decades was a global leader in influenza research, has died. Cox headed the influenza team at the Centers for Disease Control and...

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Health news • Apr 25

'Eventually, it becomes you': Inventors of new 'living' knee replacement describe why this tech is desperately needed and how it works

Live Science spoke with the developers of a living knee implant that could help more patients in need of knee replacements get them.

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Health news • Apr 25

Air Purifiers Could Boost Your Brain Function, Study Suggests

Using an in-home HEPA purifier for one month spurs a small but significant improvement in brain function in adults age 40 and older.

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Health news • Apr 25

Plenty of Supplements Claim to Help Your Brain. These 5 Actually Do It.

With dozens of brain supplements out on the market, doctors and scientists agree on five that look promising in helping with memory and brainpower and...

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Health news • Apr 25

Eccentric exercise builds muscle strength and size with less effort

If you think you need to 'go hard' at the gym to make your muscles stronger, think again! New research at ECU has revealed strenuous exercise and soreness...

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Health news • Apr 25

Scientists Create Improved Insulin Cells That Reverse Diabetes in Mice

A new stem cell method produces more functional insulin-secreting cells that can restore blood sugar control in diabetic mice. Credit: Shutterstock.

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Health news • Apr 25

Diabetes: 5 fruits that can be secret weapon against high blood sugar

Fruits are part of a healthy diet, however people with diabetes often steer clear of them. Most assume that fruits should be entirely removed from their...

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