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Diet and Diabetes Drugs' Surprising Heart Benefits

The type 2 diabetes drug semaglutide in Ozempic and Wegovy has become famous as a weight-loss aid. It appears it can also help the heart. >

The Downside of Low- and No Alcohol Beer

Non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beers don't have the ethanol that regular beers do. This leaves them vulnerable to E. coli and salmonella. >

How Active Are You in 24 Hours?

Activity trackers are giving us detailed information on how active we are and aren't -- and what this means for our hearts and bodies. >

Pancreatic Cancer Risk Linked to High Insulin Levels

High insulin levels can damage cells in the pancreas and encourage precancerous lesions. Controlling blood sugar may help cancer patients. >

A Hot New Approach to Treating Depression

When a group of people diagnosed with depression practiced Bikram or "hot" yoga, their depressive symptoms eased in just a few sessions. >

A Second Look at Anger

Anger is not as bad for us as we may think. It can give us the energy we need to reach our goals. But it should be handled with care. >

Snooze Worthy?

Hitting the snooze button can help you face the day when you finally get out of bed. But consider why you need an alarm in the first place. >

Absent-Mindedness, Or Something More Serious?

Mild cognitive impairment often goes undetected because it is so mild. Early diagnosis can lead to interventions that slow its progression. >

A Change in Diet Reduces PTSD Symptoms

The unwanted thoughts and fears that haunt people with post-traumatic stress were lessened when people ate this microbiome-friendly diet. >

Do It for Your Baby

If you're pregnant a COVID mRNA vaccine will not only protect you and your child, it may also reduce the risk of stillbirth. Get vaccinated. >

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