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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, …

Millions taking a common painkiller could be unwittingly raising their risk of suffering from dementia and memory problems. That’s the warning from researchers in Ohio, who tracked people prescribed gabapentin – often sold under the brand name Neurontin – for more than a decade after their first dose. The study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine journal, concluded that …

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 …

CNN  —  Police in Brazil swooped on the home and political headquarters of Jair Bolsonaro early Friday, searching the properties, ordering the former president to wear an electronic ankle tag, barring him from speaking to foreign officials or approaching embassies and prohibiting him from using social media. The restrictions, ordered by Brazil’s Supreme Court, were motivated by concerns that Bolsonaro …

Storms Crawling Along the Gulf Coast Are Raising the Risk of Flooding  The New York Times Gulf Tropical Disturbance A Flood Threat In Louisiana, Mississippi, Including New Orleans  The Weather Channel Millions at risk of flash flooding along the Gulf Coast as dangerous storms sop the area  CNN Flood Watch continues. Periods of moderate to heavy rain possible  WAFB Louisiana, Mississippi brace for heavy …

Netflix Is at Risk of Earnings Letdown After $250 Billion Rally  Bloomberg.com Netflix posts earnings beat as revenue grows 16% in second quarter  CNBC Netflix Raises Revenue, Margin Forecasts After Strong Second Quarter  The Wall Street Journal Netflix earnings top estimates as company raises full-year revenue forecast  Yahoo Finance Netflix Earnings: What to Expect—and How It Might Affect the Stock  Barron’s Source link

A severe lack of vitamin D could dramatically raise your chances of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, according to a groundbreaking new study. Researchers analyzed data from 16 major studies involving thousands of people and found that those with low vitamin D levels faced a significantly increased risk of cognitive decline. The study revealed that people with levels below 20 …

Share on PinterestSome diets, such as the Mediterranean diet, may decrease dementia risk in older adults. Claudia Totir/Getty Images Many factors can affect a person’s risk of developing dementia later in life. Research has shown that diet is one factor that might influence dementia risk. One study suggests that following certain diets, like the Mediterranean diet, could decrease dementia risk, …

Daily intake of processed meats or sugary drinks may raise risk for diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Eating 50 grams of processed meat daily may raise type 2 diabetes risk by 30%. New findings in Nature Medicine stress that small dietary changes can significantly reduce chronic disease risk. We’ve all heard that processed meats, sugary drinks and trans fats aren’t …

Share on PinterestTaking gabapentin for lower back pain is linked to higher dementia risk, a recent study warns. Image credit: Maryanne Gobble/Getty Images. Gabapentin is a medication that, in the United States, is approved to treat seizures and shingles-related neuralgia. It is also used off-label to treat other health issues, including low back pain. Past studies have also found that …