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Can drugs like Ozempic help with COPD?

People with type 2 diabetes who take GLP-1 and SGLT-2 medications have a lower risk of having COPD symptom flare-ups than those other diabetes drugs.

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Potassium-enriched salt substitutes tied to lower stroke-related risks

Swapping salt for salt substitutes enriched with potassium could help lower the risk of recurrent stroke and death, a new clinical trial has found.

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New test may detect Alzheimer's years before tau clumps show up in scans

Scientists have identified a biomarker for Alzheimer's that may help doctors spot the early signs of protein buildup in the brain before it causes significant damage.

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Are eggs good or bad for cholesterol? Outdated misconceptions seem to persist

Despite changed guidelines, a new study has found that misconceptions about eggs and cholesterol may still be keeping people from including them in their daily diets.

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An antioxidant in vegetables may help keep hair from turning gray

Researchers compared how three antioxidants affected gray hair outcomes in mice: hesperetin, diosmetin, and luteolin, and found that one helped mitigate hair graying.

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Daily omega-3 supplements and regular exercise may slow aging

Omega-3 and vitamin D supplements, when combined with regular exercise, may help slow biological aging by several months over a 3-year period, a new study suggests.

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How do you know if a health information source is reliable?

Dr. Dawn Holford, a specialist in decision-making psychology and the prevention of misinformation, explains why people pick up inaccurate health information, and how to make sure that the info we access is trustworthy and correct.

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ADHD linked to 'astonishing' reduction in life expectancy

The life expectancy of adults with attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is significantly shorter than that of peers without this condition, a large study warns.

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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.