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Eating broccoli, dairy and walnuts weekly may significantly lower colon cancer risk. Pulses, pistachios and watermelon support gut health and reduce inflammation linked to cancer. Combining a fiber-rich diet with exercise, hydration and limiting ultra-processed meats supports colon health. Colon cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, but fortunately, it’s also one of the most preventable. Research …

A kitchen staple could potentially reduce the risk of dementia by nearly half. A recent study has discovered a correlation between consuming one egg per week and a 47% decrease in the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease. This was observed when compared to individuals who ate eggs less than once a month. The study also revealed that regular egg consumption …

A possible third type of diabetes that could potentially impact nearly 2million Americans has been discovered. An international team of researchers found that a specific subset of people with type 1 diabetes — which affects about 1.8million Americans — may actually have an entirely new form of the disease that is not caused by the immune system.  Type 1 diabetes affects …

Weight-loss GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic could be an effective safeguard against dementia in diabetes patients and help prolong lifespan, a study suggests.  Diabetes has long been linked to dementia, with an increased risk of around 70 percent, due to high blood sugar levels that can damage vessels supplying blood to the brain, blocking the flow of oxygen. Traditionally, metformin has …

Americans living in the south could be most at risk of sexually transmitted diseases, a new study reveals. Louisiana had the country’s highest rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), which include chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV.  It suffered 1,200 STD cases per 100,000 residents, making it the state most stricken by diseases that spread through sex, skin-to-skin contact and from …

The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday a major chikungunya virus epidemic risks sweeping around the globe, calling for urgent action to prevent it. The WHO said it was picking up exactly the same early warning signs as in a major outbreak two decades ago and wanted to prevent a repeat. Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral disease that causes fever …

Image credits: Getty Images The warm temperatures of the summer are perfect breeding climates for a variety of bacteria that thrive in increasing temperatures. These developed and quickly rising bacteria are strong enough to battle the immune system and lead to severe health problems, including death.In 2025, a rare flesh-eating bacteria led to the death of four people in Florida. …

Could common medications be quietly raising your risk of Dementia?  wwltv.com Antiácidos Se Asocia a Riesgo de Demencia  Al Día News Source link

Obesity Prediction Could Be Guided by Genetic Risk Scores  The New York Times A genetic test could predict the odds of obesity, allowing for early interventions  NBC News Polygenic prediction of body mass index and obesity through the life course and across ancestries  Nature New tool can predict which children are likely to become obese  The Independent Genetic test predicts obesity in childhood  Medical Xpress …

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-N.M., speaks in favor of reauthorizing the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act in 2024. The legislation, which will benefit people sickened by radiation exposure in uranium mining and nuclear weapons testing, was included in the budget bill President Trump signed on July 4, 2025. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call …