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From low-carb ice cream to keto protein bars to “sugar-free” soda, the decades-old sweetener erythritol is everywhere. But new University of Colorado Boulder research shows the popular sugar substitute and specialty food additive comes with serious downsides, impacting brain cells in numerous ways that can boost risk of stroke. The study was published in the Journal of Applied Physiology. “Our …

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Medieval Medicine Was Surprisingly Smart – And Trending Again  SciTechDailyView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

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Nine thousand steps sound like an easy stroll on a sunny day. According to a massive analysis of wrist‑worn tracking data, that simple daily target could reduce cancer risk by roughly one‑sixth. The joint project by Oxford University and the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) combed through the movements of more than 85,000 adults born in the United Kingdom …

For weight loss, diet may matter more than exercise  AOL.comView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

As the world continues to grapple with the rising tide of Alzheimer’s and age-related cognitive decline, researchers continue to explore everyday lifestyle choices and food items that can offer protection from this early cognitive decline, and among them is one surprisingly simple food item that is drawing attention from millions of people worldwide: An egg. A recent study published in …

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Florida health officials reported that four people died and over a half dozen others were made sick this year by a rare “flesh-eating” bacteria. Vibrio vulnificus, which is found in saltwater, brackish water and inside contaminated raw or undercooked seafood, led to four deaths in four counties across the state and made at least seven people ill, the state’s Department …

July 18, 2025 – You know them by names like Ozempic and Wegovy, and for what they can do – help people lose weight. But if you’re among the roughly 1 in 8 Americans who’ve tried GLP-1 drugs – including newer options like Zepbound and Mounjaro, which target more than one hormone – you could be at risk of nutrient …