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11 Jun
Higher Vitamin C Tied to Healthier Aging Brains
A study of more than 2,000 older adults finds that higher blood levels of vitamin C are associated with greater gray matter volume and stronger brain network connectivity.
10 Jun
Sugary Drinks Linked to Higher Risk of Liver Cancer in Major Analysis
A pooled analysis of 11 prospective cohort studies found that higher consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages was associated with an increased risk of liver cancer, while no association was observed for artificially sweetened beverages.
09 Jun
New Study Suggests No Major Adverse Outcomes With Early GLP-1 Exposure During Pregnancy
Researchers found no substantial increase in the risk of pregnancy loss, abnormal fetal growth, or major congenital malformations among pregnancies with first-trimester GLP-1 exposure. But they say more studies are needed.
New Vaccine Schedule Released By American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
In a significant shift for maternal health, the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) has released its own immunization schedule for pregnant patients.
This marks the first time the organization has issued formal guidance on the schedule. The group said the move was spurred by its commitment to evidence-based medicin...
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Vitamin C May Be Key To A Healthier Brain As You Age
Getting enough vitamin C may be linked to better brain health as we age.
Researchers in Japan studied more than 2,000 adults over the age of 64, comparing vitamin C levels in their blood plasma to MRI scans of their brains.
They found that participants with lower vitamin C levels tended to have lower gray matter volume. They also had...
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Can Fasting Treat Gum Disease? Study Finds Reduced Inflammation
Fasting might help improve your dental health, a new study says.
People who followed a short-term fast wound up with less inflammation associated with gum disease, researchers reported recently in the Journal of Clinical Peridontology.
“Our study suggests lifestyle modifications could be important alongside proper toot...
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Living With Cats Not Linked To Worse Asthma in Children
Parents don’t have to give away Kitty or Tabby to protect their kids from asthma, a new study says.
Living with a cat does not worsen asthma in children and teens, researchers reported June 9 in the journal Frontiers in Allergy.
“Children living with a cat had similar asthma severity, exacerbation, asthma control...
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Few Stroke, Brain Injury Survivors Get Top-Quality Hospital Rehab
Few people who’ve suffered a stroke or brain injury are being offered top-quality, hospital-based rehab, a new study says.
Only about 22% of patients who’ve suffered a stroke, brain injury or spinal cord injury are sent to inpatient rehabilitation following their hospitalization, researchers reported June 10 in the journal ...
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Popular Joint Pain Supplement Might Increase Alzheimer's Risk, Study Says
A popular over-the-counter supplement taken for joint pain might increase people’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says.
Glucosamine use is associated with a 25% higher odds that a person will progress from mild cognitive impairment to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, researchers reported June 9 in the journal ...
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