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Date: 2025/04/19 - 18:32
Plant-Based Protein in Vegan Diet May Still Lack Some Key Amino Acids: Study
Vegans who meet their daily protein requirements may still fall short on certain essential amino acids, according to new research. Unlike animal-based proteins, many plant-based proteins are less digestible and may have lower concentrations of one or more essential amino acids
Date: 2025/04/18 - 20:00
Low-Cost Drug Combination Could Reduce Risk of Second Heart Attack, Stroke
A new study found that adding a second drug early after a heart attack may save lives. Those who added ezetimibe to a statin had fewer complications and deaths. The authors say that early combination therapy should become the standard of care.
Date: 2025/04/15 - 00:00
Can Probiotics Improve Your Mood? Study Offers New Clues
Taking probiotics may reduce negative mood, according to a new clinical trial. The results build on evidence showing the gut-brain connection's role in regulating emotion. Experts caution that probiotics are not a substitute for mental health treatment.
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.
Date: 2025/04/10 - 19:00
HHS Cuts Programs That Help People Quit Smoking: What Are the Health Impacts?
The HHS has gutted key programs that help people quit smoking, including the CDC's Office on Smoking and Health. Experts say the federal cuts could increase smoking rates, related disease burden, and treatment costs.
Date: 2025/04/09 - 18:00
Certain combos of common food additives may raise type 2 diabetes risk
Two certain mixtures of common food additives, which include aspartame, sucralose, and many other sweeteners, can increase a person's chance of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study has found.
Date: 2025/04/08 - 23:00
How SNL Comedian Kenan Thompson Manages GERD Symptoms After Diagnosis
For the first time, comedian Kenan Thompson of SNL talks about living with GERD and shares the digestive condition is no joke. After years of experiencing uncomfortable symptoms, Thompson finally found relief with medication.
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.
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.