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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 […]

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, […]

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 […]