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Sleep, stress, and gut imbalances may impact colorectal cancer progression

A new study shows that stress can affect colorectal cancer progression by altering gut balance. It comes in the wake of research highlighting the importance of sleep to gut health and tumor progression.

Reducing daily sitting time by 40 minutes may help prevent worsening back pain

Reducing sedentary time by as little as 40 minutes a day and increasing physical activity by 20 minutes may help prevent back pain from worsening, a new study finds.

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may protect brain health, several studies show

A review of the recent evidence suggests that GLP-1 drugs, such as semaglutide, could protect brain health and cognitive function by reducing inflammation.

Is the gut microbiome key to endometriosis, IBD diagnosis and treatment?

A simple stool test could help diagnose endometriosis, as well as some gut-related conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It may also offer clues as to how to treat them.

Combination therapy shows promise against triple-negative breast cancer

A combination of two types of therapeutic agents selectively killed breast cancer cells in a clinical trial, offering hope for a new treatment for triple-negative breast cancer.

3 ways to slow down type 2 diabetes-related brain aging

This podcast episode examines two studies that assess the impact type 2 diabetes has on brain health and explores three lifestyle interventions that may help slow down this cognitive decline.

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Toxic metals in tampons: Should you be worried?

This podcast episode investigates whether tampons and pads pose a threat to health after a recent study found traces of heavy metals such as lead and cadmium in some menstrual products.

Alzheimer's: Are newly approved drugs making a real-life difference?

Over the past few years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved various new treatments for Alzhimer's disease, but are they making a real difference? This Special Feature investigates.

Psoriasis and inflammation: What is the link?

While there is no cure for psoriasis, there are steps a person can take to reduce psoriasis-related inflammation and increase the chances of reaching and maintaining remission.