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Study identifies 3 strategies to minimize muscle loss from GLP-1 weight loss drugs

People taking GLP-1 drugs can decrease fat mass while minimizing muscle loss with a few key strategies that include proper supervision, and a protein-rich diet, the results of a new study suggest.

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Date: 2025/04/12 - 17:00

A type of Mediterranean diet may support weight loss and bone health

Following a low-calorie Mediterranean diet coupled with physical activity may help reduce weight loss and bone density decline in older women who have metabolic syndrome and obesity, a new study finds.

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Date: 2025/04/09 - 21:00

Diabetes drugs like Ozempic or Jardiance may slash Alzheimer's risk

Two common types of anti-diabetes medications — GLP-1 and SGLT2 drugs — could significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia in life, a large new study has found.

Date: 2025/04/08 - 18:31

Expert Q&A: Should you get a measles vaccine booster?

A board-certified family medicine physician explains what a measles vaccine booster is, who should receive it as an adult, and why they may wish to consider it.

Date: 2025/04/07 - 23:32

Amy Schumer Says Mounjaro Improved Perimenopause Symptoms, Sex Drive

Amy Schumer shared she quit Wegovy due to side effects like nausea but was "having a really good experience" with Mounjaro, including improved perimenopause symptoms and sex drive. Side effects with different GLP-1 drugs may vary from person to person.

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Date: 2025/04/07 - 17:31

Diet high in fiber, fermented foods could keep inflammatory diseases at bay

A modern Western diet, high in processed foods and low in whole plant-based foods, can contribute to chronic inflammation but switching to a traditional African diet, high in fiber and fermented foods, can help fight inflammation.

Date: 2025/04/05 - 09:31

Popular sweetener may increase weight gain by boosting hunger

Sucralose may affect the way in which our brains regulate hunger cues, thus possibly promoting overeating.

Date: 2025/04/04 - 22:32

'Top Gun' Legend Val Kilmer Dies of Pneumonia After Throat Cancer Battle

Legendary actor Val Kilmer, best known for his role as Iceman in "Top Gun," has died of pneumonia at 65. Experts say Kilmer's prior treatment for throat cancer and his age may have been contributing factors. Older adults can protect their health by getting vaccinated against pneumonia.

Date: 2025/04/04 - 20:00

Shingles vaccine could prevent 1 in 5 dementia cases

The strongest set of evidence to date indicates that people who had a shingles vaccine had significantly lower odds of developing dementia later in life.

Date: 2025/04/04 - 18:00

FDA Authorizes First At-Home Test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea: What to Know

The FDA has approved a new at-home test for common sexually transmitted infections and diseases. The test for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis produces results in 30 minutes.