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Digestive Supplements That Really Work
Digestive diseases are a leading cause of hospitalization, visits to primary care physicians, and usage of over-the-counter medications. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) reports that about 60 to 70 million Americans suffer from...
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USDA: Bone Fragments Found in Wegmans Nuggets
If you have a bag of Wegmans breaded chicken breast nuggets in your freezer, you may want to check the label before your next meal. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert over concerns that some...
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Weight-Loss Surgery Protects Liver Health
Weight-loss surgery can protect the liver health of patients with obesity and fatty liver disease, a new study reports. Patients had a 72% lower risk of developing serious complications of liver disease after undergoing weight-loss surgery, researchers reported in Jan. 27 in...
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Vitamin Deficiencies Common in Type 2 Diabetes
"Hidden hunger" - low levels of essential vitamins or minerals -- is common among people with Type 2 diabetes, a new evidence review says. Overall, as many as 45% of Type 2 diabetics are suffering multiple deficiencies in vitamins, minerals and electrolytes, researchers...
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US Reports First H5N9 Bird Flu Outbreak in Poultry
The United States has reported its first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu in poultry on a duck farm in California, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Monday. U.S. authorities also detected the more common H5N1 strain on the same farm in Merced County,...
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New Drug Preserves Muscle in Wegovy Patients
Veru said on Monday its experimental drug, in combination with Novo Nordisk's weight-loss treatment Wegovy, helped preserve muscle in older patients with obesity, meeting the main goal of a mid-stage study. The study was testing Veru's oral drug, enobosarm, in patients aged...
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Dr. Crandall: Most Americans Need More Magnesium
Magnesium is a mineral essential for healthy muscles, nerves, bones, energy and many other functions in our body. However, most people are low in magnesium, according to Dr. Chauncey Crandall, world-renowned cardiologist and director of preventive medicine at the Palm Beach...
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Meds, Diet That Can Reverse Type 2 Diabetes
People can reverse their Type 2 diabetes through a combination of calorie cutting and medication, a small clinical trial says. Overweight and obese adults caused their diabetes to go into remission by following a calorie-restricted diet and taking the prescription diabetes...
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Novo: Amycretin Causes 22 Percent Weight Loss
Novo Nordisk on Friday announced early-stage trial results for its amycretin obesity drug for subcutaneous injection, saying people with obesity or overweight treated with the drug achieved a 22% weight loss after 36 weeks. Shares jumped on the release and traded up 7% at...
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How Sparkling Water May Help You Lose Weight
Chalk up a partial win for health influencers who tout the slimming benefits of sparkling waters. New research out of Japan affirms that carbonated water may, indeed, promote weight loss by lowering blood sugar levels, allowing cells to burn fat between meals for energy more...
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Nutrition Labels Cut Calories By Just 2 Percent
It's easy these days to see how many calories a cheeseburger will set you back, or how many added sugars are in a jar of pasta sauce. But nutrition labels haven't been as helpful at helping people cut calories as might have been hoped, according to a new evidence review...
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Daily Habits That Slow Aging
Aging gracefully requires sticking to healthy habits daily. According to experts at AARP, incorporating the following anti-aging strategies into your day can help delay the visible and invisible signs of aging. While individuals differ, and you should tailor your daily...
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Database Identifies Unhealthy Ultra-Processed Foods
An innovative database developed by researchers at Mass General Brigham in Boston can now help you find the most nutritious prepared foods, while steering clear of unhealthful ultra-processed foods. Ultra-processed foods, typically full of hidden sugars, unhealthy fats, and...
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GLP-1 Drugs Lower Risk for 42 Health Conditions
Popular GLP-1 medications for weight loss and diabetes may have unexpected benefits for reducing risks for conditions such as substance abuse, psychosis, infections and even dementia. But these drugs also come with risks that shouldn't be overlooked, researchers warn in a...
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A Glass of Milk Daily Reduces Risk of Colon Cancer
Got milk? If so, you may be helping to prevent colon cancer. The largest study to date investigating the link between diet and colorectal cancer found that an additional 300 milligrams (mg) of calcium daily, the amount found in a glass of milk, is associated with a 17%...
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Report Reveals High Lead Levels in Protein Powders
It turns out, your protein powder might not be as healthy as you think. A new report from the Clean Label Project reveals that popular protein powders - especially plant-based, organic and chocolate-flavored varieties - may contain high levels of lead and cadmium. The report...
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Impact of Medicare Price Negotiation of Wegovy
The U.S. government on Friday announced a list of 15 prescription medicines targeted for Medicare price negotiations for 2027, which includes Novo Nordisk's blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy. Here's what Wall Street analysts say about the inclusion: WHAT IT MEANS FOR...
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Bird Flu Found in Georgia Commercial Poultry Flock
For the first time since the 2022 countrywide outbreak, bird flu hit a poultry producer in Georgia, the nation's top state for chicken production. The state Department of Agriculture announced Friday that the agency has detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza at...
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Dr. Crandall: Heart and Brain Health Are Linked
According to a new AHA study, the connection between heart and brain health is linked more closely than ever. The very same risk factors that make heart disease the leading cause of death in the United States have increased the risk for stroke, Alzheimer's, and dementia.
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Experimental Obesity Vaccine Prevents Weight Gain
A surprising new study published in the journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity found that rodents injected with a micro-organism found in cow's milk and soil didn't gain weight even when fed a junk food diet. The results suggest that a shot that contains Mycobacterium vaccae...
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Eating Red Meat Increases Risk for Dementia
Steak, hamburgers, beef ribs and hot dogs are bad for the aging brain. Folks who eat lots of red and processed meat are more likely to develop dementia, researchers reported. Eating more than one serving of red meat a day - 3 ounces, about the size of a bar of soap - is...
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Products That Contain Red 3 Dye
The Food and Drug Administration is ordering food and drug makers to remove a dye called Red 3 from the products U.S. consumers eat and drink. The colorant was banned from cosmetics and non-oral medications decades ago because a study showed it caused cancer when eaten by...
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FDA Proposes New Front-of-Package Food Labels
Grabbing a quick snack might soon come with a little extra clarity. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule requiring bold, easy-to-read nutrition labels on the front of food and beverage packages. These labels, which would highlight content of...
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Retirees More Likely to Be Depressed, Binge Drink
Retirement is meant to be a person's chance to take it easy and enjoy life. But for many, it's a quick route to depression and boozing, researchers reported in a study published Jan. 10 in the journal Aging and Mental Health. Retirees are more likely to suffer from symptoms...
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Global Experts Propose New Definition of Obesity
A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial body mass index and hoping to better identify people who need treatment for the disease caused by excess body fat. Under recommendations released...