Share on PinterestRev. Jesse Jackson has died at 84 after living with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare neurological disorder often misidentified as Parkinson’s. Chicago Tribune/Getty Images Rev. Jesse Jackson has died at 84 after living with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare neurological disorder. PSP is often initially diagnosed as Parkinson’s disease because the […]
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Share on PinterestA new study found a strong association between insulin sensitivity and cancer risk. VICTOR TORRES/Stocksy Researchers linked insulin resistance to 12 types of cancer, with uterine cancer showing the strongest connection at 134% increased risk. A new AI tool outperformed BMI alone in predicting cancer risk, catching metabolic dysfunction even in people at […]
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Share on PinterestWearable trackers may help detect depression relapse before it occurs by tracking sleep, a study shows. Image Credit: Oliver Rossi/Getty Images A recent study has found that using a wearable tracker may be able to detect depression relapse before it occurs via sleep patterns. Sleep and depression are known to be linked. Sleep […]
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Share on PinterestPeople who lose weight with GLP-1 drugs are likely to continue using the medication despite the side effects. Image Credit: geckophotos/Getty Images A recent study found that many people using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss choose to continue the medication despite unpleasant side effects. The researchers found that in addition to weight loss, […]
Read MoreBackground Despite therapeutic advances, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) hospitalizations continue to increase. The role of demographic factors, including age and sex in the outcomes of DKA remains underexplored. We aimed to investigate the interaction between age and sex on clinical outcomes, resource utilization and mortality in patients with type 1 diabetes hospitalized for DKA. Methods We […]
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Share on PinterestA new review of evidence found that intermittent fasting is no better than other dietary patterns for weight loss. yunxi xie/Getty Images Researchers report that intermittent fasting is no more effective for weight loss than other dietary routines. Experts say intermittent fasting can help people lose weight, but the effects are usually short-lived. […]
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The following stories are from women who’ve experienced cardiovascular disease and their journeys through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Anjellica Davis, 37 Share on PinterestDesign by Healthline; Photography courtesy of The American Heart Association In 2022, Anjellica gave birth to her third son. She expected she would experience some postpartum fatigue. But her symptoms were far […]
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Share on PinterestNew research shows that ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of death following a cancer diagnosis. Image Credit: Comstock/Getty Images Higher intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with increased mortality among cancer survivors. A recent study shows that people with the highest intake of ultraprocessed foods had a 48% higher rate of death […]
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Share on PinterestA major review has found that the majority of statin side effects are not scientifically backed. Image Credit: BSIP/Getty Images Most statin side effects listed on drug packaging are not supported by strong evidence, a new study suggests. Out of 66 potential side effects, researchers only identified four that were linked to statin […]
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Share on PinterestResearch shows that moderate consumption of coffee can reduce the risk of dementia and cardiovascular disease. Image Credit: Suzi Marshall/Stocksy A 2025 study suggested that the time of day you drink coffee may affect your mortality risk, especially from cardiovascular disease. A recent study found that moderate consumption of caffeinated coffee (2 to […]
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