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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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Share on PinterestThe 2025–2030 dietary guidelines include a new inverted food pyramid. Experts have mixed reactions to these changes. Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images New federal dietary guidelines recommend increasing protein and full-fat dairy intake while reducing consumption of ultra-processed foods, added sugars, and alcohol. Some experts argue that the protein recommendations place too much emphasis on […]

Share on PinterestA recent review shows that exercise may be nearly as effective as therapy for depression. Image Credit: Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images A recently updated Cochrane review found that exercise may provide similar results for depression as therapy. Exercise is a low cost, widely available option that has various other benefits. This makes it an […]

Selecting Obesity Medications Recommendations 2.6a In adults with obesity who do not have obesity-related diseases or complications, consider obesity medications as part of the treatment plan to promote weight reduction, prevent further weight gain, and reduce the risk of developing obesity-related diseases and complications A, C (figure 1). 2.6b Obesity medications should be offered as […]

Share on PinterestResearchers say that standard units for cannabis use, similar to those set for alcohol, could help guide safer consumption. Image credit: Wizemark/Stocksy Similar to alcohol consumption, cannabis users could benefit from a similar “standard drink” framework, researchers say. A new study suggests that setting limits could help guide safer consumption among those who […]

Share on PinterestUltra-processed meats and foods are linked to a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Image Credit: Juan Moyano/Stocksy Research shows that ultra-processed foods can affect type 2 diabetes risk. A recent study found that eating the equivalent of 2 slices of ham a day can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes […]