Olive Oil a Powerful Prescription Against Dementia
MONDAY, July 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People looking to stay mentally sharp as they age might want to swap out margarine for olive oil, a preliminary study suggests.The study, of more than 90,000 U.S. health professionals, found that olive oil lov…
Learn MoreMajor Drug Shortages Not Likely After Tornado Damages Pfizer Plant, FDA says
MONDAY, July 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tornado damage to a Pfizer drug-making plant in North Carolina is unlikely to trigger drug shortages across the country, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. “We do not expect there to be any immediate …
Learn MoreHIV Meds Help Slash Infection Risk to Nearly Zero: Study
MONDAY, July 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People taking antiretroviral therapy to treat HIV who have low but detectable virus levels have almost zero risk of transmitting the virus to others, according to a new research review.Researchers looked at ei…
Learn MoreTimed Fasting Best Way for Those With Diabetes to Lose Weight
MONDAY, July 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Restricting eating to certain times — a regimen known as intermittent fasting — may be the best way to help people with type 2 diabetes lose weight.Researchers found that people with type 2 diabetes who ate …
Learn MoreHere’s 8 Habits That Could Lengthen Your Life
MONDAY, July 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Eight healthy habits could add years to your life.A new study of more than 700,000 U.S. veterans breaks down the habits that when adopted by middle age, can help someone live substantially longer than folks wh…
Learn MoreResearchers Identify Genes That Influence What You Eat
MONDAY, July 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — You’ve likely heard that “you are what you eat,” but a new study suggests what you eat also has something to do with who you are — genetically speaking.Researchers have identified nearly 500 genes that appear …
Learn MoreDuring Pregnancy, the Less Caffeine the Better: Expert
SUNDAY, July 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to pregnancy and caffeinated drinks, less is best, says an expert, warning women to avoid energy drinks in particular.“Energy drinks contain varying amounts of caffeine, so check nutrition labels…
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