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Many people assume that trimming calories, skipping snacks, and sticking to salads will slim the waistline and lift the mood. Yet depression already affects about eight percent of U.S. adults each year, and new data suggest that dieting could make that burden heavier. A large U.S. survey now links calorie‑restricted diets with higher scores on the PHQ‑9 depression questionnaire, especially …

Share on PinterestEating eggs regularly is linked to less buildup of toxic proteins in brain, according to a study on human brains. Image credit: Ingrid Bertens/Stocksy A study finds that eating eggs is associated with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Using brain autopsies, the scientists also showed that those who ate eggs more regularly had less protein buildup …

Eating 1 egg per week linked to lower Alzheimer’s risk, study finds  AOL.com Eating these common foods could reduce Alzheimer’s risk, experts say  Fox News Eating this breakfast daily can lower Alzheimer’s risk by almost half and boost brain health  Times of India The #1 High-Protein Snack for Better Cognitive Health, According to Dietitians  EatingWell Alzheimer’s: Eating eggs linked to less buildup of toxic …

Baltimore overdoses may be linked to new drug  The Washington Post New illicit drug containing fentanyl and powerful sedative may be behind mass overdose in Baltimore  CBS News 27 hospitalized in Baltimore ‘mass casualty’ overdose incident  WUSA9 Sampling of fentanyl in Baltimore reported to show new substance in the mix  WTOP Police respond to 5 more overdoses in Penn North area Friday  WBAL-TV Source link

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 …

A widely-used sugar substitute found in products marketed to people with diabetes may involve more risks than rewards. In a new study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder found that erythritol — an organic compound used for so-called “stevia” products sold by the brands Wholesome, Truvia, and Splenda — can harm brain cells …

Study Warns: Common Sweeteners Linked to Concerning Developmental Effects  SciTechDaily Sweet but risky: Common sweeteners may be accelerating puberty in kids  ScienceDaily Artificial sweetener found in Diet Coke and chewing gum could trigger puberty early, study suggests  MSN Added sugars and artificial sweeteners associated with early puberty in children  Daily Jang ENDO: Sweeteners, Genetic Predisposition Independently Linked to Early Puberty  Physician’s Weekly Source link

Millions of Americans take Benadryl every year to relieve allergies, but doctors have uncovered a shocking link between the medication and a devastating disease. Benadryl’s active drug diphenhydramine blocks receptors for histamine, an inflammatory chemical released by the immune system that can trigger symptoms like a runny nose and itchy skin. But doctors say the 15-cent tablets can also cross the blood-brain …

The ketogenic diet is a very low-carb, high-fat diet often used for weight loss. This study suggests the keto diet may increase the risk of all cancers. Following an anti-inflammatory diet may help reduce the risk of cancer by lowering inflammation. Heart disease still holds the top spot for causes of death in the U.S., but cancer isn’t far behind, …

Scientists have discovered that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine may increase the risk of eye damage, leading to vision loss.  The new study specifically examined how the vaccine affected patients’ corneas, the clear front part of the eye that allows light to enter. In 64 people, scientists in Turkey measured changes in the cornea’s inner layer, called the endothelium, before taking the first Pfizer dose …