Just an extra 3.5 ounces of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) a day was linked to a higher risk of chronic disease, according to a new large-scale analysis. The study, published Sept. 22 in the journal Family Medicine and Community Health, looked at nearly 8.8 million adults who participated in studies across the Americas, Europe, Asia and […]
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Common antibiotic linked to higher risk of death in adults, major study finds
A commonly used drug has been linked to a higher risk of death in a new study. The antibiotic, cefepime, which is used to treat bacterial infections like pneumonia, UTIs and skin infections, is typically administered via injection by healthcare providers in a clinical setting. Severe side effects may include confusion, decreased consciousness or seizures, […]
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 […]
Ancient Chinese movement shows promise for reducing blood pressure at home, study says
Researchers have shed fresh light on how a simple, centuries-old Chinese practice could be almost as effective as some medications in lowering blood pressure. Baduanjin is a form of exercise that’s been widely practiced in China for at least 800 years. It involves a series of eight slow movements, gentle breathing and meditation — and […]
New study reveals most stressed US states — and they aren’t where you’d expect
Americans hoping to unwind on their next trip may want to think twice about where they’re headed. A comparison of all 50 states across 40 indicators of stress — including work, money, family and health factors — found that densely populated states with major metro areas did not top the list, according to a new […]
Hormone therapy boosts weight loss drug results by 35% in women, study finds
For women struggling with weight gain after menopause, a new study suggests that adding hormone therapy to a popular obesity drug may lead to greater weight loss. Postmenopausal women lost about 35% more weight when using menopausal hormone therapy alongside tirzepatide — a GLP-1-based, Food and Drug Administration-approved drug for overweight and obesity — compared […]
Exercise affects the heart in a hidden, powerful way by rewiring nerves, study finds
Regular exercise may do more than strengthen the heart. It could also reprogram the nerves that control how the heart beats, new research has found. The discovery could eventually help doctors better treat common conditions such as irregular heart rhythms, chest pain, angina and stress-related “broken-heart” syndrome, according to scientists at the University of Bristol […]
Russian victory would cost Europe twice as much as supporting Ukraine, study finds
A Russian military victory in Ukraine would cost Europe twice as much as a Ukrainian victory, according to a new study by Corisk and the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs published on Nov. 25. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on Law no. 8/1996 of Romania. News does […]
Cocoa extract could slow aging process in older adults, ‘promising’ new study finds
Cocoa extract could help slow down inflammation in the body and potentially reduce the risk of age-related diseases, especially for older adults, a large-scale new study has found. Scientists at Mass General Brigham in Boston tracked nearly 600 adults averaging 70 years old who took either 500 milligrams of cocoa extract or a placebo every […]
Fat-blocking green tea microbeads show promise for weight loss in new study
Fat-blocking microbeads made with green tea, vitamin E and seaweed could offer a new way to lose weight and a potential alternative to popular GLP-1 drugs and bariatric surgery, according to exploratory new research. While human trials are still needed, scientists in China found that rats fed a high-fat diet lost about 17% of their […]
Dementia risk slashed with one common health intervention, study finds
Addressing hearing loss early on may significantly reduce the risk of dementia, a recent study found. Adults with hearing loss who reported wearing hearing aids before they were 70 years old cut their risk of dementia by more than half, compared to those with hearing loss who did not wear hearing devices, according to research […]
Multi-college study claims over 80% of students lie about their views to appease liberal professors
Nearly 90 percent of respondents to a study on two college campuses said they’d pretended to be more progressive than they really were to increase their odds of social or academic success. Researchers Forest Romm and Kevin Waldman published an opinion piece for The Hill headlined, “Performative virtue-signaling has become a threat to higher ed” […]