Type 2 diabetics may have a chance to significantly lower their risk of Alzheimer’s disease if they take Ozempic instead of other diabetes medications, a new study finds. Semaglutide – the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy – is part of a class of drugs that mimic the body’s natural GLP-1 hormone, making users feel […]
What a nightmare! Poor sleep in your 40s can age your brain faster – and you may feel the effects in your late 50s, a new study finds. “Our findings highlight the importance of addressing sleep problems earlier in life to maintain brain health, including maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, exercising, avoiding caffeine and alcohol […]
Packaged and frozen foods have become ubiquitous in American diets, with recent research revealing that a shocking 60% of Americans’ daily calorie intake comes from ultra-processed foods (UPF). UPFs often contain high levels of sodium, refined sugars, high cholesterol fats, and other controversial lab-based ingredients. A recent study linked UPF exposure to 32 adverse health […]
Better late than never. On Oct. 22, the Federal Aviation Administration eliminated the rule that required an off switch for the “no smoking” sign on planes, even though smoking on U.S. flights officially ended decades ago. Before the change, domestic and international flights allowed passengers to smoke while on board, despite the risk of fire, […]
Think only the young and the reckless and the old and the infirm end up in health clinics? Think again. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released data Tuesday that reveals the age of Americans who visit health care centers the most — and the results are surprising. New CDC data reveals demographics of […]
If you have these three symptoms, it’s time to get to the heart of the problem. Dr. Jeremy London, a heart surgeon based in Savannah, Georgia, warns that difficulty breathing while walking or lying down and/or experiencing leg swelling could mean you have a weak heart. “These should be red flags,” London said on TikTok […]
Arrrrrr are you kidding me? Scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency disease that plagued sailors and pirates centuries ago, appears to be making a resurgence thanks to the rising cost of living and the popularity of weight-loss surgery, a new study finds. “Scurvy is still seen as a disease of the past, especially in developed countries,” […]
About one in five people will develop cancer in their lifetime. While many factors, such as age and family history, are beyond our control, we can lower the risk of cancer with a healthy diet. Free radicals, reactive chemicals that damage our cells, are believed to contribute to the development of cancer. Antioxidants protect the […]
It takes courage, and gastroenterologists are sharing simple, everyday lifestyle choices to ensure their gut health is top notch. A September 2022 study by the American Gastroenterological Association found that nearly 40% of Americans avoid routine activities — such as exercising, running errands and spending time with loved ones — because of uncomfortable bowel symptoms. […]
It’s time to iron out your meal plan. A study published in August found that more than half the world does not consume enough micronutrients essential for health, including calcium, iron and vitamins C and E. Now, California gastroenterologist Saurabh Sethi is sharing five signs that your body needs more nutrition – brittle nails, twitching […]