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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%.
Date: 2025/02/01 - 21:32
New research shows that heavy lifetime use of cannabis — more than 1,000 times — is associated with reduced activity in areas of the brain involved in working memory. The study adds to existing research suggesting that frequent cannabis use may affect certain thinking skills.
Date: 2025/01/30 - 17:00
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.
Date: 2025/01/29 - 23:00
The ongoing bird flu outbreak is driving up egg prices, which had led to a nationwide shortage. When buying eggs, choose only refrigerated eggs and refrigerate them immediately once they are brought home.
Date: 2025/01/28 - 15:31
A combination of an SGLT-2 inhibitor drug and a moderately calorie-restrictive diet leads to higher rates of type 2 diabetes remission compared to just calorie restriction alone, new research has found.
Date: 2025/01/25 - 11:00
Disrupted sleep and sleep loss interferes with the brain's ability to filter out bad memories, which could contribute to a range of mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).