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Green Tea May Help Lower Dementia Risk in Seniors

Green Tea May Help Lower Dementia Risk in Seniors

January 17, 2025

Drinking green tea daily could help protect brain health, according to a recent study from Japan. Researchers studied 8,766 seniors over the age of 65, comparing their green tea and coffee consumption with MRI scans of their brains. They found a...

FDA Bans Cancer-Linked Red Dye No. 3

FDA Bans Cancer-Linked Red Dye No. 3

January 16, 2025

The Food and Drug Administration has announced a ban on Red No. 3, a synthetic dye widely used in candies, cereals, and beverages. This additive, linked to cancer in laboratory animals and behavioral issues in children, will be phased out by January...

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ICU Doctors’ Ability to Save Lives Vary Wildly

January 20, 2025

Drinking green tea daily could help protect brain health, according to a recent study from Japan. Researchers studied 8,766 seniors over the age of 65, comparing their green tea and coffee consumption with MRI scans of their brains. They found a strong Read More

BMI Debate — Is It Time for a New Obesity Standard?

BMI Debate — Is It Time for a New Obesity Standard?

January 16, 2025

An international commission of scientists is challenging the long-standing reliance on body mass index (BMI) as the primary measure for diagnosing obesity. The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission recommends adding new criteria, including...

How Indoor Temperatures Affect Seniors’ Cognitive Health

How Indoor Temperatures Affect Seniors’ Cognitive Health

January 15, 2025

A new study highlights the link between indoor temperatures and brain health in older adults. Researchers found that seniors had fewer attention problems when their homes stayed between 68 to 75 ˚F (20 to 24 ˚C). When temperatures went 7 ˚F (4 ˚C)...

Fecal Transplants Show Promise for Diabetes Gut Relief

Fecal Transplants Show Promise for Diabetes Gut Relief

January 14, 2025

Capsules containing donor feces are providing significant relief for Type 1 diabetes patients suffering from diabetic gastroenteropathy, according to research published in EClinicalMedicine . Patients reported reduced gut pain, bloating, nausea, and...

New Study Links Red Light Therapy to Reduced Clot Risk

New Study Links Red Light Therapy to Reduced Clot Risk

January 13, 2025

Research from the University of Pittsburgh suggests that red light exposure may help lower the risk of blood clots. The study, published in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, found that red light therapy reduced clot formation in humans and...

Are Your Protein Shakes Hiding Harmful Toxins?

Are Your Protein Shakes Hiding Harmful Toxins?

January 11, 2025

Recent findings highlight significant health concerns tied to protein powders, with a Clean Label Project investigation revealing heavy metal contamination in many products. Chocolate-flavored and plant-based powders showed the highest levels of...

Always Tired? Your Diet and Habits Could Be to Blame

Always Tired? Your Diet and Habits Could Be to Blame

January 10, 2025

Feeling tired all the time is common. A 2022 survey found that 13.5% of adults in the U.S. feel exhausted most days. Women aged 18 to 44 report the highest rates, with over 20% experiencing fatigue regularly. While it’s easy to blame overwork,...

This Common Berry Could Revolutionize Your Health

This Common Berry Could Revolutionize Your Health

January 9, 2025

A new clinical trial published in Nutrients found that drinking 12 ounces of cooked black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) juice daily for one week led to several health benefits. It boosted levels of beneficial gut bacteria, improved glucose control,...

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