• Beverages That Help Lower Blood Sugar
  
  Keeping blood sugar stable is critical for long-term health. Persistently high glucose can damage blood vessels, nerves, and organs, increasing the risk for diabetes, heart disease, and kidney problems. Smart beverage choices can help regulate sugar levels, boost energy,...
• Hydrate to Beat Stress
  
  Even mild dehydration can make stress worse, according to surprising new research. A study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology found that drinking less than 1.5 liters of water daily significantly raised cortisol levels - the body's main stress hormone - during...
• Mediterranean Diet Lowers Type 2 Diabetes Risk
  
  A Mediterranean-style diet can significantly decrease risk of Type 2 diabetes in people who are overweight or obese, a new study says. People had 31% lower odds of diabetes if they adhered to a Mediterranean diet, cut their calories and exercised regularly, researchers...
• Lilly GLP-1 Pill Cuts Body Weight By Nearly 11%
  
  Eli Lilly said on Tuesday its experimental GLP-1 pill helped overweight adults with Type 2 diabetes shed 10.5% of body weight in a late-stage trial, after recent data from another study of the drug in patients without diabetes sent company shares tumbling.Shares of the...
• Little Known Signs of Hip Problems
  
  Do you have a nagging pain in your knees, groin, thigh or back? These symptoms might mean there's a problem with something seemingly unrelated - your hip. Most people don't realize that hip problems can manifest as pain in other parts of the lower body, experts with Ohio...
• FDA Approves OTC Glucose Monitor to Manage Weight
  
  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the Signos Glucose Monitoring System, an over-the-counter glucose monitoring system for weight management. Signos integrates the Stelo by Dexcom glucose biosensor with an artificial intelligence-driven platform to show how...
• Chronic Pain Linked to Vitamin, Mineral Deficiencies
  
  Millions of Americans suffer from chronic pain, and new research suggests that the cause may be hiding in their diets. A study from The University of Arizona Health Sciences found that deficiencies in key vitamins and minerals - including vitamin D, B12, folate, and...
• Red Meat May Raise Risk for Abdominal Aneurysm
  
  Chowing down on red meat might increase a person's risk of a potentially deadly blood vessel problem of the abdomen, a new study says. High blood levels of TMAO (trimethylamine N-oxide) - a byproduct of gut bacteria digestion of red meat and other animal-based foods - are...
• GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Lower Cancer Risks
  
  GLP-1 drugs for diabetes and weight loss may influence patients' cancer risk, usually lowering it but sometimes possibly increasing it, new findings suggest. U.S. researchers reviewed 10 years of medical records from 43,317 users and 43,315 similar nonusers of Novo Nordisk's...
• Dr. Small: Alzheimer's Disease Can Be Delayed
  
  More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, and that number is projected to nearly double by 2051, according to the Alzheimer's Association. Older Americans are more fearful of developing this memory-robbing disease than any other condition, including...
• Omega-3s May Protect Against Nearsightedness
  
  Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to have a variety of potential health benefits, including a lower risk of heart disease, dementia and some forms of cancer. Now, new findings indicate omega-3s might help ward off the development of nearsightedness (myopia) in children,...
• Frozen Shrimp Recalled Due to Low Level Radiation
  
  Walmart has recalled frozen, raw shrimp sold in 13 states because federal health officials say it could have potential radioactive contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration asked Walmart to pull three lots of Great Value brand frozen shrimp from stores after...
• Why Loose Greens Are Healthiest
  
  Those handy packages of pre-washed, already mixed greens are easy choices for summer salads. But experts warn they may not be as safe, fresh or healthy as loose greens. Bagged greens go through more processing steps than loose greens, food safety expert and culinary...
• Wegovy Gets Accelerated Approval for Liver Disease
  
  Novo Nordisk said on Friday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had granted accelerated approval for its weight-loss drug Wegovy to treat a serious liver condition known as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis. The decision makes Wegovy the first GLP-1 class...
• Draft 'MAHA' Report Avoids Pesticide Crackdown
  
  The White House will not impose new guardrails on the farm industry's use of pesticides as part of a strategy to address children's health outcomes, according to a draft obtained by Reuters of a widely anticipated report from President Donald Trump's "Make America Healthy...
• Dr. Crandall: Vitamin D More Critical Than You Think
  
  You probably need more vitamin D - even if you live in sunny Florida. Vitamin D, often called the "sunshine vitamin," is vital for bone health, immunity, heart health, and overall wellness. While we can get it from sunlight, egg yolks, and certain fortified foods, many...
• New Blood Pressure Guidelines Stress Early Treatment
  
  Nearly half of U.S. adults should receive earlier treatment for high blood pressure, including lifestyle changes and medications, according to a set of new guidelines issued by America's top heart health groups. The guidelines call for early and more individualized treatment...
• 'Forever' Chemicals May Thwart Weight Loss in Teens
  
  "Forever" PFAS chemicals might hamper a teenager's ability to drop excess weight, even if they've undergone weight-loss surgery, a new study says. Teens with high blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were more likely to regain weight lost after...
• Jumping Jacks Before Tests Improves Scores
  
  Kids' academic test scores might improve if they boost their brain power with some high-intensity exercise before picking up a pen, a new pilot study says. Children had significantly higher test scores after they spent nine minutes performing high-knee walking, jumping...
• Slight Changes in Walking Stride Ease Knee Pain
  
  Slightly altering your stride while walking could considerably ease pain caused by wear-and-tear knee arthritis, a new study says. Foot positioning while walking can reduce stress on a person's knee joint, researchers reported Aug. 12 in The Lancet Rheumatology. People...
• Survey Finds US Alcohol Consumption at Record Low
  
  Fewer Americans are reporting that they drink alcohol amid a growing belief that even moderate alcohol consumption is a health risk, according to a new Gallup poll released Wednesday. A record high percentage of U.S. adults, 53%, now say moderate drinking is bad for their...
• Rand Survey: 1 in 10 Americans Has Used GLP-1 Drugs For Weight
  
  More than 1 in 10 Americans have used a GLP-1 drug for weight loss, a new survey by the RAND research group reveals. About 12% say they've tried GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic, Wegovy or Zepbound, with rates of use highest among people ages 50 to 64, survey results show. "Of all...
• This Workout Slashes Dementia Risk by 88%
  
  Here's another reason to join that spin class or hop on your stationary bike. A 44-year study revealed that cycling can reduce the risk of dementia by a whopping 88%. The Swedish study, published in the journal Neurology...
• 5 Foods That Fuel Your Muscles
  
  As we age, one of the most significant threats to our strength and independence is sarcopenia - the gradual loss of muscle mass and function that begins as early as our 30s and accelerates with each passing decade.
• Artificial Sweetener Hampers Cancer Treatment
  
  In patients with melanoma or non-small cell lung cancer, consuming high levels of the artificial sweetener sucralose contributes to diminished responses to immunotherapy and poorer survival, researchers reported in Cancer Discovery. When the researchers had 132 patients with...

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