Share on PinterestA new study found that semaglutide benefits extend beyond weight loss by easing osteoarthritis symptoms. Tatsiana Volkava/Getty Images A new study reports that GLP-1 semaglutide medications may help reverse the effects of osteoarthritis in the joints. The researchers say the drugs accomplish this by repairing tissue damage by reprogramming cells that maintain healthy […]
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Share on PinterestWhen 36-year-old Gabby Zappia (pictured above) reported blood in her stool, her doctor attributed it to pregnancy-related hemorrhoids. Months later, a colonoscopy revealed she had stage IV colon cancer. Gabby Zappia Colorectal cancer in people under 50 is on the rise and is now the leading cause of cancer-related death for younger adults. […]
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Share on PinterestResearch has found that “forever chemicals” may lead to faster aging in middle-aged men. Image Credit: Gabriel Mello/Getty Images A new study suggests that certain “forever chemicals” may quietly accelerate biological aging at the cellular level. Researchers found that higher levels of specific PFAS were linked to several years of accelerated aging, especially […]
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Share on PinterestA recent study shows that getting between 7 to 7.5 hours of sleep may help lower your risk of diabetes. Image Credit: Artem Zhushman/Stocksy A recent study suggested that 7 hours and 18 minutes of sleep may be the optimal amount to reduce the risk of insulin resistance, a precursor to type 2 […]
Read MoreBackground Existing studies have demonstrated a close association between sleep duration and insulin resistance (IR), diabetes, and related metabolic disorders. The estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR) serves as a reliable marker of IR. This study examined the association between weekday sleep duration and eGDR, and the moderating role of weekend catch-up sleep (WCS). Methods We […]
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Share on PinterestMany states are limiting access to HIV medications through ADAP programs as federal funding has remained largely flat despite rising costs. Luis Alvarez/Getty Images States are limiting or considering limits on programs that help people access HIV medications. Reductions include lowering income eligibility thresholds, restricting drug coverage, and tightening enrollment rules. Federal funding […]
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Share on PinterestA new report from the ACS shows that nearly half of colorectal cancer cases are occurring in adults under 65. Image Credit: Westend61/Getty Images The American Cancer Society reports that the incidence of colorectal cancer cases in U.S. adults ages 20 to 49 has been rising about 3% per year. Experts say there […]
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Share on PinterestCombining GLP-1 drugs with a healthy lifestyle may reduce cardiovascular risks in people with diabetes. Image Credit: Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images A recent study found that people with type 2 diabetes who used GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) in combination with healthy lifestyle habits had a reduced risk of major adverse cardiovascular events. The […]
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Share on PinterestNicole “Snooki” Polizzi has shared her recent cervical cancer diagnosis on her social media accounts. Image credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi has shared her recent cervical cancer diagnosis on her social media. She emphasized the importance of routine Pap smears and early detection. Cervical cancer is largely preventable through the HPV […]
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Share on PinterestCriminal Minds and Archer star Aisha Tyler is opening up about taking preventive health more seriously following her father’s stroke, and the healthy habits she’s adopted to boost her well-being. Aisha Tyler Actor and director Aisha Tyler opens up about why high blood pressure is personal. She teamed up with the CDC Foundation […]
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