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Which diabetes meds are best for reducing heart attack and stroke risk?

Almost 500 million adults around the world are living with type 2 diabetes, and over 200 million of those take metformin, an oral medication that reduces blood sugar (glucose) levels. Despite metformin's widespread use, many type 2 diabetes patients eventually require second-line medications to maintain control of their blood sugar levels when metformin's efficacy fades.

2024-08-28T15:44:25Z

Bird Flu Map Update as US Cases Rise to 14

The country's first case of H5N1 bird flu in a person who is not a farmworker was announced on Friday.

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17 Mental-Health Tips That Have MASSIVELY Helped Them

"Learning to say no, let go, and stop sweating the small stuff. Also knowing that if somebody has a problem with me, it's THEIR problem." View Entire Post ›

2024-09-05T13:39:55Z

Could snail venom help treat diabetes?

Research led by University of Utah scientists has identified a component of cone snail venom that mimics a human hormone that regulates the levels of blood sugar.

2024-08-31T22:30:34Z

The DIY Lemon Spray That Repels Ticks From Your Home And Garden

If you spend time outdoors, you might run into a tick or two. If you're looking for a natural solution to repel this annoying pest, consider a DIY lemon spray.

2024-09-01T13:52:49Z

Yoga helped me stay sane in my midlife crisis. I had no idea it was improving my brain too

Only in midlife did yoga become a lifeline for me. Until then, frankly, I’d dismissed it as a waste of an hour’s exercise. But while separating from my partner and when my beloved mother was terminally ill, that mat-shaped space in my life brought some order and comfort. An escape from the pressures of parenting, daughtering and work. And unlike cr...

2024-08-21T08:28:36Z

When is the best time to get your flu shot?

Flu season is approaching in the United States. Here's what you can expect this year — and when to get your flu vaccine to help you stay safe.

2022-09-19T13:12:40Z

I'm in the best shape of my life at 44 - these are my 7 daily habits

Personal trainer, nutritionist and wellness coach Rachael Sacerdoti shares how she stays feeling her best, even when motivation slips

2024-09-06T15:50:35Z

What is type 1.5 diabetes? It's a bit like type 1 and a bit like type 2—but it's often misdiagnosed

While you're likely familiar with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, you've probably heard less about type 1.5 diabetes.

2024-08-27T15:14:25Z

Healthier, happier, fairer: New research shows major life benefits from decarbonizing transport

With walking and cycling funding halved in the government's recently released National Land Transport Programme, and a weaker transport emissions reduction plan, the potential health benefits of a low-carbon transport system have hit a real speed bump.

2024-09-05T13:44:09Z

Doctors draw attention to safety issues associated with popular weight-loss drugs

The growth of highly sought-after weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, otherwise known as GLP-1 medications, represents a shift in obesity management.

2024-09-06T10:10:20Z

Forget BMI—Here's Why You Should Focus on “Metabolic Health”

Maintaining overall wellness and preventing chronic disease is about much more than weight loss.

2024-08-19T20:28:10Z

On Nutrition: For love of peaches

It was truly a trip down memory lane. After more years than I wish had gone by, we revisited the small town in northwest Colorado where—during my college years—I had spent summers on my uncle’s ranch. Driving through this familiar country was more emotional than I had expected. Although the ranch is no longer in our family, it is still beautiful with sweeping views of the river and nearby ...

2024-09-06T08:05:32Z

Should You Really Travel With Your Pet? Vets Have Thoughts.

Animal experts weigh in on the decision to take your dog or cat on a trip with you.

2024-08-26T07:02:51Z

Kidney disease medication found to reduce risk of cardiovascular death in certain heart failure patients in new study

A medication that is commonly used for chronic kidney disease has been found to reduce the risk of worsening heart failure and cardiovascular death in certain people with heart failure, according to a new study.

2024-09-01T10:03:30Z

When is the best time to wake up? The ideal waking time, according to experts

What is the best time to wake up in the morning? Here's how to find your ideal waking time and wake up earlier, according to sleep experts.

2024-02-26T21:15:55Z

Can You Eat Salmon Skin and Is It Good for You?

Can you eat salmon skin? The answer may surprise you…

2024-08-24T00:19:55Z

Tingling in your fingers isn't uncommon – but here's when you should see a doctor

It's possible that tingling, numbness and burning sensations in your fingers may indicate an underlying illness.

2024-08-16T09:15:37Z

Is still water better for you than sparkling water?

Still or sparkling? It's a question you'll commonly hear in a café or restaurant and you probably have a preference. But is there any difference for your health?

2024-09-02T16:31:41Z

Common Blood Pressure Drug Extends Lifespan And Slows Aging in Animals

The hypertension drug rilmenidine has been shown to slow down aging in worms, an effect that in humans could hypothetically help us live longer and keep us healthier in our latter years. Previous research has shown rilmenidine mimics the effects of caloric restriction on a cellular level. Reducing available energy while maintaining nutrition within the body has been shown to extend lifespans in several animal models. Whether this translates to hu

2024-08-27T23:46:18Z

12 Best Tinted Moisturizers With SPF, Tested By Dermatologists And Editors

A tried-and-tested list from editors and derms themselves.

2023-06-28T12:16:10Z

Is your blood pressure slightly high? Here’s what doctors want you to know

Is your blood pressure slightly high? Here’s what doctors want you to know - The higher your blood pressure is, the more often you need to have it checked

2024-09-02T07:52:57Z

Ozempic push for seniors? Some doctors say more people age 65 and over should be on it

Some doctors are recommending that more adults in these older age groups incorporate Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs as a means of improved health and longevity. Here's why.

2024-08-22T08:34:53Z

'So cruel': Bernie Sanders tells Theo Von that half of cancer treatment patients go bankrupt or broke — and he praises the Canadian system for 'good-quality' health care

“They’re depleted, they’re broke,” Sanders says of U.S. patients.

2024-09-07T10:47:38Z

Health benefits of ginger: A guide to the plant's powers

Ginger has been used for some 2,000 years to treat specific health conditions. Today, the plant's benefits are being recognized on a global scale.

2024-08-27T10:05:51Z

How does grapefruit interact with drugs?

Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can affect the amount of medication that reaches the bloodstream. But why?

2024-09-05T18:20:46Z

New analysis reveals concerning health risk affecting nearly half a billion children worldwide: 'We must act now'

"Unlike adults, their bodies heat up faster, they sweat less efficiently and they cool down more slowly." New analysis reveals concerning health risk affecting nearly half a billion children worldwide: 'We must act now' first appeared on The Cool Down.

2024-09-03T23:13:13Z

Scientists Confirmed An Important Connection Between Semaglutide and Mental Health

Researchers found that semaglutide, compared with a placebo, didn't significantly increase depressive thoughts.

2024-09-04T10:46:38Z

Here’s How Much Healthcare Costs in the 5 Healthiest States (and the 5 Least Healthy)

America is nothing if not a diverse country. Unfortunately, part of its diversity comes in the form of healthy living. While some states score well above the national average in terms of being...

2024-09-04T16:09:56Z

Health Rounds: Next generation Lilly weight-loss drug shows added heart, liver benefits

By Nancy Lapid (Reuters) - Eli Lilly's experimental next generation weight-loss drug mimics three hormones instead of just one or two and continues to show promising clinical trial results for additional health benefits, the company said. Researchers reported at the recent European Society of Cardiology meeting in London that Lilly’s retatrutide significantly reduced patients’ blood lipid levels

2024-09-06T08:57:36Z

New study provides insight to why COVID vaccines hit some harder than others

When you got the SARS-CoV2 vaccine to protect against COVID-19, you may have experienced severe side effects. Or maybe you didn't.

2024-09-04T19:17:17Z

The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts: Preventing nighttime leg cramps

Q: I get these brutal leg cramps at night that wake me from sleep. I can never predict when and why they happen. Are there ways to prevent them? A: Leg cramps are muscle spasms that happen when nerves that power muscle contractions go into a nonstop firing mode. They are more common among people with foot problems like flat feet or high arches, met...

2024-08-21T10:04:05Z

What are the benefits of rice water for your skin? Dermatologists share their thoughts

Is rice water good for the skin? Dermatologists break down its benefits, side effects and how-to-use. Plus, shop top-picks from Tatcha, COSRX, TIRTIR and more.

2024-09-05T20:50:39Z

Your Skin Is A Superhero: How To Support Your Body’s Biggest Organ

You might be overlooking your body’s largest and most visible organ: the skin. Far from simply looking pretty, the skin plays a crucial role in protecting your body from harmful organisms and regulating body temperature.

2023-07-18T18:30:52Z

Scientists discovered which dogs live the longest after studying 155 different breeds, and it could help you be a better pet owner

The average dog lifespan is 12.5 years. The breeds that live longest include the Lancashire Heeler, Tibetan Spaniel, Shiba Inu, and Papillon.

2024-02-03T11:44:02Z

A nutrition coach to elite athletes helps clients boost their longevity. He focuses on 3 key things.

A nutrition coach to Olympians says you don't need extreme measures to live longer. Instead, focus on building strength, fitness, and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.

2024-08-29T07:57:31Z

Report on emerging trends and implications of non-communicable diseases in China

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are a major global health issue, characterized by their chronic nature and long-term impact on quality of life. NCDs, such as cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs), and musculoskeletal disorders, contribute significantly to mortality and disability worldwide. In China, a country with a vast population and rapidly changing socio-economic conditions, understanding the extent...

2024-09-04T21:17:31Z

Scientist issues critical warning about dangerous, insect-borne health threat: 'It's just timing and probability'

"We are likely to see more mosquito-borne disease just because that season is longer." Scientist issues critical warning about dangerous, insect-borne health threat: 'It's just timing and probability' first appeared on The Cool Down.

2024-09-03T01:58:03Z

The 8 Best Ways To Navigate A C-Section Recovery, According To A Board-Certified OBGYN

Before my sister announced she was pregnant again, I kept thinking about the process of giving birth and recovery. It seemed like it was such an odd thing to fixate on given my strong stance on waiting to TTC (try to conceive) until my son turns 5, but I guess I could sense someone close to me was expecting. That's not even the part that freaked me out though. When my sister shared she's having a C-Section, I couldn't help but research recovery tips for this major procedure — I wanted to know how to help her heal. And I wanted other moms to know what they can do to help themselves, too! I reached out to Dr. Jillian LoPiano, OBGYN and Chief Health Officer at Wisp, to understand everything you need to know about C-Sections and how to recover from one!

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2024-03-19T19:32:08Z

Gen Z employees are taking more sick days than previous generations — here's why

Various reports have found that Gen Z is the most likely to take advantage of paid sick leave. HR experts plus Dr. Marc Siegel discuss why young Americans are calling in sick more than ever.

2024-09-05T08:31:07Z

Not money, not fame: An 85-year-long study shows what makes us happiest

The Harvard Study of Adult Development one of the most comprehensive longitudinal studies ever conducted, has sought to answer a fundamental question that resonates with each of us: What makes a good life? When asked what they think would make them happiest, most people answered money or fame. This didn’t turn out to be the case. People who are hap...

2024-09-05T10:08:09Z

The breakfast cereal that’s healthier than you think

To some, it tastes like wet papier-mâché. Its name, translated from German, even means “little mush”. And yet, since a Swiss doctor first cooked it up in 1900, muesli has been the go-to breakfast for millions around the world. Because, as the sanitorium patients to whom Dr Maximilian Bircher-Benner fed it were no doubt assured, muesli is the health...

2024-08-27T05:05:16Z

Magnetic nanobots injected into body 'open new frontiers in medicine' and could treat aneurysms and strokes

In lab tests using model aneurysms and rabbits, the team engineered magnetic nanobots made up of blood-clotting drugs encased in a coating designed to melt at precise temperatures

2024-09-07T09:40:46Z

At 15st my ankles hurt climbing the stairs. Here’s how I dropped eight dress sizes

Growing up in Australia I was always by the beach and active. But aged 17 I went to France as an exchange student, discovered pain au chocolat and put on 14 kilos (over 2st) in one year. Then, as a student in Sydney, I tucked into unhealthy cheap food and started drinking. By my early 20s, at 5ft 7ins, I weighed 75 kg (11st 11lb). I did no exercise...

2024-09-07T09:03:20Z

Being mentally resilient could be the key to living longer, study suggests

The Stoics believed it was the key to a happier life, but mental resilience may also be the secret to a longer one, scientists believe. The ability to persevere in the face of adversity, and keep a calm and philosophical outlook in trying times, halves the risk of dying in the next decade, according to researchers. Previously, resilience has been s...

2024-09-04T05:50:02Z

11 Tips for Making At-Home Cooking Even Healthier

Cooking healthy at home does not have to be a chore.

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