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An older woman stretching outside in nature

Date: 2025/01/27 - 20:31

Can 150 minutes of physical activity a week help extend lifespan in older adults?

A new article reports that getting 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week can reduce all-cause mortality by 31% compared to a week with no appreciable physical activity.

Date: 2025/01/16 - 02:32

Processed Red Meat May Raise Risk of Cognitive Decline, Dementia

Dementia cases in the U.S. are expected to double by 2060, and poor diet is considered a risk factor. A new study found that eating processed red meat is associated with a 13% higher risk of dementia and cognitive decline.

Date: 2025/01/14 - 00:30

NIH-funded study finds cases of ME/CFS increase following SARS-CoV-2

ME/CFS is a complex, serious, and chronic condition that often occurs following an infection.

Date: 2024/12/10 - 16:00

Diet rich in whole plant foods and fish may keep colon cancer at bay

A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, legumes, and dairy may help lower the risk of gastrointestinal cancers, including colorectal cancer, recent research suggests.

A woman in workout gear and wearable glucose monitor for diabetes sits to rest on a bench after a run

Date: 2024/11/26 - 18:00

Can developing type 2 diabetes before age 50 raise dementia risk?

Getting diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before the age of 50 may increase one's risk of developing dementia by 1.9 times, a new study has found.

Date: 2024/11/18 - 17:00

NIH-developed AI algorithm matches potential volunteers to clinical trials

Such an algorithm may save clinicians time and accelerate clinical enrollment and research.

Date: 2024/11/12 - 19:00

Researchers uncover new role of mutant proteins in some of the deadliest cancers

Findings could point to new ways to treat RAS-driven cancers.

The silhouette of a person running at dawn

Date: 2024/11/11 - 16:00

Exercise during 2 specific times may help further reduce colorectal cancer risk

To reduce colorectal cancer risk, being active in both the early morning and evening might provide greater benefits than overall activity, a new study indicates.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

How Time-Restricted Eating May Lower Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes Risk

A new study found that time-restricted eating (TRE), a form of intermittent fasting, improved blood sugar control in people with metabolic syndrome, which affects 1 in 3 adults in the United States.

A scientist looks into a microscope to examine cancer cells

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Combination therapy shows promise against triple-negative breast cancer

A combination of two types of therapeutic agents selectively killed breast cancer cells in a clinical trial, offering hope for a new treatment for triple-negative breast cancer.