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Whose cardiovascular health do SGLT2, GLP-1 diabetes drugs benefit most?

A recent review shows who newer medications for type 2 diabetes may help the most, particularly in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

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Swapping Regular Salt for Substitutes May Lower Risk of Recurrent Stroke, Death

Swapping regular salt for salt substitutes may reduce the risk of recurrent stroke and death. In a recent study, compared to regular salt intake, salt substitutes reduced stroke-related mortality by 12% and recurrent stroke by 14%.

A person on rollerskates outside on a summer day's, while eating an ice cream and fixing their hair.

Date: 2025/02/05 - 22:31

Unhealthy diet may speed up biological aging, even in young adults

A new study suggests that diets high in fast food, processed red meat, and soda but low in fruits and vegetables may be linked to faster biological aging.

Close-up view of laboratory blood sample test tubes for colorectal cancer

Date: 2025/02/04 - 20:31

New test may predict which IBD patients have higher colorectal cancer risk

Researchers from The Institute of Cancer Research in London have developed a new test that can predict colorectal cancer risk in people with IBD with more than 90% accuracy.

An illustrative collage depicting bacteria in the mouth

Date: 2025/02/03 - 17:00

Some bacteria in the mouth may play a role in memory loss and dementia

A studio shot of a microscope examining human cells

Date: 2025/02/01 - 14:31

Could stopping NAD depletion be key to slowing down aging?

A new study explains how mitochondria act as “reservoirs” to store NAD for cells to use, which could help scientists come up with NAD-boosting therapies to combat aging and age-related diseases.

two glasses of artificially colored juice

Date: 2025/01/31 - 22:31

How might soft drinks lead to type 2 diabetes?

Soft drinks with added sugar might increase a person's risk of type 2 diabetes by affecting their gut microbiome, new research suggests.

A person holding two forks and getting ready to eat a slice of marble cake and another dessert at a table

Date: 2025/01/30 - 17:00

'Hidden hunger' with diabetes: Deficiency in these vitamins, minerals may be culprit

A lack of essential micronutrients, such as vitamin D and magnesium, as well as a few others, may be behind 'hidden hunger' associated with type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests.

An older adult laying on a round rope swing at a playground, sleeping in the sun

Date: 2025/01/29 - 20:00

Taking longer to get to REM sleep could indicate Alzheimer's disease

A delay in getting to the rapid eye movement (REM) stage of sleep may be linked to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, a new study indicates.

Syringes of Ozempic, a GLP-1 medications used to manage diabetes and aid weight loss

Date: 2025/01/28 - 20:31

A key protein may help Ozempic users retain muscle mass while losing fat

Salk Institute researchers have identified a key protein that may help users of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy maintain muscle mass while losing weight.