Share on PinterestSome treatments are recommended by experts for hair loss, while others are currently under research. Image Credit: agrobacter/Getty Images Several new medications to treat hair loss in males and females are currently in clinical trials. Stem cell and fatty acid treatments are also being studied as potential treatments for hair loss caused by […]
Read MoreIntroduction Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease with a strong genetic basis. The aim of this study was to identify additional single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) for type 1 diabetes age at diagnosis and to replicate previously identified loci. Research design and methods Meta genome-wide association studies of age at diagnosis from eight cohorts (n=5910 in […]
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Share on PinterestThe actor credits cutting gluten from his diet with helping him lose weight for his role in director Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film “The Odyssey.” Getty Images Actor Matt Damon has credited a gluten-free diet with helping him lose weight. The star said it helped return him to his “high school” weight. However, experts […]
Read MoreIntroduction This study analyzed the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and body weight on islet and endocrine autoimmunity in children with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Research design and methods Data from 11 973 children and adolescents aged 0.5 to <18 years with new-onset T1D (2015–2023) from the Diabetes Prospective Follow-up Registry were evaluated. Rates of […]
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Share on PinterestThere is no link between MHT and dementia risk, according to a new review. Image Credit: SVPhilon/Getty Images A new analysis is easing long-standing fears about menopause hormone therapy and dementia. Reviewing data from more than a million women, researchers found MHT neither raises nor lowers dementia risk. Experts say that decisions about […]
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Share on PinterestFederal health officials say the inverted food pyramid structure in the new dietary guidelines will help make Americans healthier. Mapodile/Getty Images Federal officials have released the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The new food pyramid recommends increasing daily consumption of protein, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, while decreasing the amount of refined carbohydrates, […]
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Share on PinterestA new report shows that more Americans are surviving cancer than ever before. Getty Images Cancer survival rates have reached a record high, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS). The positive trend is attributed to innovations in precision treatment, expanded screening, and reduced tobacco use. Despite the overall […]
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Share on PinterestHealth and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. made new policy announcements regarding dietary guidelines, including those related to drinking alcohol. Image Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images RFK Jr., the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, recently announced new dietary guidelines, which include guidance on alcohol consumption. The new guidelines remove the old standard […]
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Share on PinterestA fasting-mimicking diet may help improve symptoms of Crohn’s disease. Image Credit: Lawren Lu/Stocksy A short-term calorie deficit may be beneficial for people with Crohn’s disease. Research suggests that a calorie deficit for five consecutive days out of every month for three consecutive months could improve symptoms and biological indicators of the disease. […]
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Share on PinterestResearch shows that people who stop taking GLP-1 medications regain weight within 2 years. Image Credit: Tatsiana Volkava/Getty Images A new study has found that people regain weight within 2 years of stopping a GLP-1 drug. Metabolic improvements also tend to fade within that time, researchers found. Experts advise that slowly tapering off […]
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