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Common gym supplement could help fight depression, new research suggests

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Common gym supplement could help fight depression, new research suggests

Doctor calls creatine ‘promising but not definitive’ as a complement to depression care. A systematic review, published in Genomic Press’ Brain Medicine, found that creatine monohydrate may be beneficial as an add-on treatment for major depressive disorder, although the evidence remains preliminary. The Canada-based researchers analyzed data from five randomized controlled trials, evaluating the impact of … Read more

Latest COVID vaccine may have unexpected health benefit, study suggests

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Latest COVID vaccine may have unexpected health benefit, study suggests

The latest COVID-19 vaccine (2024-2025) has been linked to fewer serious heart-related events among US veterans. New research confirmed a small reduction in COVID-related cardiovascular events, or COVID-19-associated MACE, due to the vaccine. MACE (major adverse cardiovascular events) is a composite measure of serious heart-related outcomes. It typically includes cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke, and may also include … Read more

GLP-1 users may be making a major weight-loss mistake, new study suggests

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GLP-1 users may be making a major weight-loss mistake, new study suggests

Among those taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss, exercise rates are decreasing, according to new research. The study, set to be presented at ENDO 2026 (the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting) in Chicago this week, found that adults with obesity who lost weight with a GLP-1, such as Ozempic or Wegovy, “significantly reduced” their physical activity. In an Endocrine … Read more

Nightly glass of wine may not be as harmless as many people think, new study suggests

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Nightly glass of wine may not be as harmless as many people think, new study suggests

A new study is challenging the conventional wisdom that a small, daily dose of alcohol might be good for your health. The research, published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, suggests that the safest amount of alcohol to consume is actually none at all. If adults do choose to drink, the team of scientists … Read more

Drinking alcohol may influence cravings for certain foods in a surprising way, study suggests

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Drinking alcohol may influence cravings for certain foods in a surprising way, study suggests

If you find yourself reaching for a bag of chips after a few drinks, hormones may be partly to blame. Researchers suggest they can influence food cravings and may contribute to significant overeating. Studies examining how alcohol affects people’s eating habits have produced inconsistent results, University of Sydney researchers reported in Obesity Reviews. Alcohol on its … Read more

One type of sitting may pose greater dementia risk than others, study suggests

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One type of sitting may pose greater dementia risk than others, study suggests

For years, researchers have believed prolonged sitting could raise dementia risk — but new findings suggest the type of sitting may matter more than previously thought. The research, which was published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine in March, found that replacing mentally passive sedentary behavior with mentally active sedentary behavior was associated with … Read more

Women are over dad bods while men prefer curves, new study suggests

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Women are over dad bods while men prefer curves, new study suggests

Sorry, fellas — the era of the celebrated “dad bod” may be heading for the gym locker room. A new study suggests women are swiping left on softer physiques in favor of leaner, athletic builds more akin to actors Paul Mescal and Jacob Elordi than the beer-belly bravado once hailed as peak male attractiveness. But … Read more

People would spend most of their income on peace of mind, survey suggests

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People would spend most of their income on peace of mind, survey suggests

The average American would spend almost their entire yearly income for peace of mind, according to new research. In a time when the economy is uncertain, foreign affairs are teetering on the edge, and people are scrambling to make ends meet, a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults sought to uncover just how much Americans are … Read more

Americans’ 2026 experience with stress differs by generation, survey suggests

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Americans’ 2026 experience with stress differs by generation, survey suggests

America’s word of the year for 2026? “Stressful,” according to a recent survey — and a third are currently going through an existential crisis. The survey of 2,000 Americans conducted by Talker Research found the top word people used to describe how 2026 has been so far was “stressful” (35%), followed by “challenging” (32%). And … Read more

The ‘Sandwich Gap’ generation lacks estate planning, is least prepared for death, survey suggests

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The ‘Sandwich Gap’ generation lacks estate planning, is least prepared for death, survey suggests

More than half of American adults (56%) don’t have any estate planning documents — despite 73% saying it’s important. That’s according to a survey of 5,000 people conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Trust & Will. Results showed that, while the majority of adults (73%) say estate planning is important to them, just 26% … Read more

Dementia risk rises with common food type millions eat every day, study suggests

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Dementia risk rises with common food type millions eat every day, study suggests

It’s well-known that ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) are not good for overall health — but new research has uncovered further evidence that this diet could negatively impact the brain. The study, published in the journal Alzheimer’s and Dementia by the Alzheimer’s Association, revealed that UPFs are linked to more than 30 adverse health outcomes, including several dementia risk … Read more

Parkinson’s risk increases with exposure to common chemical, study suggests

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Parkinson’s risk increases with exposure to common chemical, study suggests

A pesticide commonly used in America’s food supply has been linked to Parkinson’s disease, new research suggests. A UCLA study published in the journal Springer Nature Link suggests that exposure to chlorpyrifos could increase the risk of the neurological disease. The chemical is often used on agricultural products like soybeans, fruit and nut trees, broccoli, cauliflower and other … Read more

Ozempic-style drugs could slash complication risks after heart attacks, research suggests

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Ozempic-style drugs could slash complication risks after heart attacks, research suggests

A popular class of weight-loss drugs may prevent life-threatening cardiac complications by opening microscopic blood vessels that often remain blocked after a heart attack, according to a study published this week in Nature Communications. The research, led by the University of Bristol and University College London, identified a biological brain-gut-heart signaling pathway.  This discovery appears to explain … Read more

Here are 5 ways to preserve your vision as you age, ophthalmologist suggests

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Here are 5 ways to preserve your vision as you age, ophthalmologist suggests

As people age, vision naturally declines, and the risk of eye conditions increases. That includes age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition that typically occurs in patients older than 50. AMD is one of the leading causes of vision loss among adults over 60 and impacts millions of Americans, according to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation. The condition degrades … Read more

Living at high altitudes could reduce risk of common disease, study suggests

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Living at high altitudes could reduce risk of common disease, study suggests

Living at high altitudes may lower the risk of diabetes, and scientists believe they have finally figured out why. A new study from the Gladstone Institutes in San Francisco examined how red blood cells behave in low-oxygen environments. The findings, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, reveal that at high elevations, red blood cells begin absorbing … Read more

Chicken might not be healthier than beef, new study suggests

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Chicken might not be healthier than beef, new study suggests

Red meat has long been blamed for raising blood sugar and diabetes risk, while chicken is widely seen as the healthier option — but a new study challenges that age-old advice. Researchers at the Indiana University School of Public Health–Bloomington and the Illinois Institute of Technology put a common dietary recommendation for people with prediabetes to the … Read more

Your weekly grocery bill will soar to $175 per person — if you eat how RFK Jr.’s new food pyramid suggests

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Your weekly grocery bill will soar to 5 per person — if you eat how RFK Jr.’s new food pyramid suggests

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new dietary guidelines emphasize the importance of whole foods — but they’ll likely end up eating your whole paycheck. Amidst an affordability crisis, the new rules may be good for your body, but unrealistic for cash-strapped Americans. The Post found it would cost approximately $175 for … Read more

PEW IQ! Sniffing your own farts boosts brain power, new John Hopkins Study suggests

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PEW IQ! Sniffing your own farts boosts brain power, new John Hopkins Study suggests

Go ahead and get a good whiff of your own farts — scientists say it could help guard against Alzheimer’s! Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have discovered that hydrogen sulfide — the rotten egg-smelling chemical compound expelled when one breaks wind — could protect aging brain cells from cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s, which is diagnosed in roughly 500,000 new patients … Read more

New research suggests viral ‘anti-aging’ cooking hack may influence health, longevity

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New research suggests viral ‘anti-aging’ cooking hack may influence health, longevity

A growing body of research suggests that how you cook your food — not just what you eat — may influence health and longevity. The same high-heat methods that give steak its smoky crust, roast chicken its crispy skin, french fries their golden coating and pastries their browned edges also trigger complex chemical reactions in food. When … Read more

Roger Goodell suggests ‘RedZone’ could expand beyond NFL after ESPN deal

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Roger Goodell suggests ‘RedZone’ could expand beyond NFL after ESPN deal

Could college football be getting the “RedZone” treatment after ESPN’s seismic acquisition of the NFL property? NFL commissioner Roger Goodell opened the door as much Wednesday, hours after the league and ESPN formally announced a deal in which a number of NFL properties, including the beloved Scott Hanson program, would fall under the Worldwide Leader’s … Read more