Month: May 2025

Share on PinterestA new study suggests that nuts and seeds can be consumed as part of a healthy diet by people at risk for diverticulitis. New research has found that nuts and seeds do not increase the risk of diverticulitis. The findings confirmed that four key dietary patterns, including the DASH diet, help reduce the […]

Share on PinterestAttorneys general in 19 states and Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for its plans to cut staffing at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images Attorneys general in 19 states have filed a lawsuit, challenging the Trump administration’s plans to significantly reduce staffing at the […]

Share on PinterestTikTokers say okra water is a natural remedy for blood sugar regulation, gut health, and even weight management. Getty Images TikTok’s new okra water health trend claims to help with blood sugar, gut health, and weight. Nutrition experts say the vegetable itself is chock-full of healthy nutrients. However, the health claims for okra […]

Share on PinterestResearchers have developed a novel way to measure a “functional heart age” using MRI scans. SeventyFour/Getty Images Cardiologists are developing a method for measuring the heart’s “functional age” to help predict complications like heart disease. According to new research, unhealthy lifestyle habits could contribute to premature aging of the heart. Physical activity and […]

Share on Pinterestcuts could have a significant impact on low-income households, older adults, children, and other vulnerable groups. Maskot/Getty Images Republican leaders are looking at budget proposals that could drastically reduce Medicaid funding. Experts say the cuts could have a significant impact on low-income households that rely on the federally funded program. Medicaid cuts could […]

Study design and participants A re-analysis of case-cohort data from the ADVANCE study with the addition of new Hp phenotype data15 was undertaken. The design, methods, and major findings of the ADVANCE study (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00145925) have been reported previously.4 17 Briefly, 11 140 patients with type 2 diabetes were recruited between June 2001 and March […]

Share on PinterestWegovy resolved liver inflammation in nearly two-thirds of participants in a major clinical trial, twice the rate seen with placebo. Steve Christo-Corbis/Getty Images Wegovy (semaglutide) could offer a new option to treat severe liver disease based on new clinical trial evidence. The GLP-1 drug resolved liver inflammation in nearly two-thirds of participants, twice […]