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A common hair loss drug that promises to halt a receding hairline has been linked to suicide, a new study suggests. Finasteride, sold under the brand name Propecia and available by prescription, has surged in popularity in recent years after doctors said it could slow male hair loss with little more than a pill a day. But as more men …

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Share on PinterestConsuming a little over 1 can of diet or regular soda per day may increase liver disease risk, a new study suggests. Image credit: SKC/Stocksy Diet versions of beverages are often hailed as healthier than the sugar-sweetened original versions. Research is ongoing regarding the potential dangers of sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened drinks. Recent study results identified a link …

Game-changing weight loss jabs relied on by millions of slimmers and diabetics could cause certain cancer scans to be less effective, experts have suggested. The drugs, which include Mounjaro and Wegovy, have ushered in a new era in the battle against obesity, helping dieters shed up to a fifth of their bodyweight.  But, British researchers who assessed PET-CT scans—which help …

Summary: A new study reveals that intentional memory control—deciding what to remember or forget—is more powerful than emotional influence when forming long-term memories. Participants were more likely to recall words they were told to remember than those carrying emotional weight, even though emotion sometimes strengthened recall or caused false memories. Interestingly, sleep itself did not enhance memory performance, though certain …

Luis Alvarez/Getty Images In the United States alone, over 50 million people deal with the complications of osteoporosis. While it’s more common in people over 50, you can show symptoms earlier, especially since the human body reaches peak bone mass by age 30. The disease causes bones to weaken or become brittle, …

Magnesium is an essential mineral that many Americans don’t get enough of in their diet.  Magnesium plays essential roles in health, such as regulating blood sugar and muscle function, and falling short on magnesium could lead to health issues like high blood pressure, poor sleep, and mood disorders. Many people rely on magnesium supplements to both increase their magnesium intake …

Scientists identify brain region behind compulsive alcohol use  NewsNation Scientists find brain circuit that traps alcohol users in the vicious cycle of addiction  ScienceDaily Altering 1 brain area could curb alcohol withdrawal symptoms  futurity.org Scientists discover why so many of us find it hard to cut down on drink – as study reveals regular boozing causes a disturbing brain change  Daily Mail WSU team …

In 2024, scientists stumbled upon a potential new treatment for hereditary-patterned baldness, the most common cause of hair loss in both men and women worldwide. It began with research on a naturally occurring sugar that helps form DNA: the ‘deoxyribose‘ part of deoxyribonucleic acid. While studying how these sugars aid wound healing in mice when applied topically, scientists at the …

Acting CDC director says to break up MMR shot  The Hill Acting CDC director calls for MMR vaccine to be broken up into three shots  statnews.com Acting CDC director calls to ‘break up’ the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine into three shots  NBC News US health official calls for separating measles combination shots  Reuters Acting CDC director, citing Trump directive, calls for MMR shot …