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19 Jun
Fish Oil Supplements May Be a Bust for Alzheimer’s Prevention
Nutrients from omega-3 supplements do reach the brain, according to a new study, but they do not appear to improve memory or cognitive function in adults at increased risk for Alzheimer's disease.
18 Jun
Feeling Sleepy During the Day? It Could Be a Warning Sign for High Blood Pressure
A new study finds adults who experience excessive daytime sleepiness—especially those who also have trouble falling asleep at night—face a significantly higher risk of having or developing high blood pressure.
17 Jun
Average Pregnant Woman Exposed to 45 Common Chemicals, Study Finds
Researchers detected dozens of chemicals in pregnant women, including phthalates and plasticizers linked to early delivery and low birth weight.
Fish Oil Supplements May Be A Bust For Alzheimer's Prevention
Millions of Americans take fish oil supplements hoping to keep their brains sharp as they age.
But evidence just published in the journal EBioMedicine suggests those capsules may not deliver the cognitive boost many expect.
"We all wish there was a silver bullet for preventing Alzheimer's, but our findings showed t...
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Dog Owners Feel Similar Grief Whether Pets Euthanized, Die Naturally
The grief pet owners feel at the loss of a beloved companion is strikingly similar regardless of the circumstances surrounding the death, a new study says.
Dog owners felt the same emotions — grief, guilt, blame — whether their pet was euthanized or died naturally, researchers reported recently in the Journal of the America...
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Ozempic Might Cut Risk Of Broken Bones, Study Says
Ozempic doesn’t only help people lose weight, but might also protect against broken bones, a new study says.
People with type 2 diabetes treated with semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) had a 15% lower risk of bone fractures, according to findings presented Sunday at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago.
"Bone fract...
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Prehab Can Boost Seniors' Recuperation From Spinal Fusion Surgery, Trial Finds
Prehabilitation can help the elderly recover better and suffer fewer complications from spinal fusion surgery, a new study says.
Patients 75 and older who underwent a four-week prehab program prior to surgery were 18% less likely to suffer complications afterward, researchers reported June 16 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Massage Guns Can Cause Eye Damage, Vision Loss, Case Report Warns
Massage guns are great for working over sore muscles, but you should avoid using one anywhere near your eyes, a new study warns.
A young man suffered retinal tears and bruising in his eyes after he tried perking himself up by repeatedly using his massage gun on his head, researchers reported June 18 in the journal BMJ Case Reports...
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Ebola Infections Climb, Could Take Year To Contain, Health Officials Say
A growing Ebola outbreak in Central and East Africa could become the worst on record if infections are not brought under control soon, health officials warned this week.
The outbreak could last as long as a year and sicken thousands more people if current transmission rates continue, officials said Tuesday at an emergency conference of Afr...
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