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3 types of exercise may be best for managing insomnia

A new meta-study found that for people seeking better sleep, three types of exercise — including yoga and tai chi — may be as effective as or complement cognitive behavioral therapy.

For weight loss, diet may matter more than exercise

Reducing the number of calories ingested may be more important than doing more exercise for people looking to effectively manage their weight, a new study suggests.

New weekly injection may eliminate need for daily pills in Parkinson's

Scientists have developed a long-acting injectable treatment combining levodopa and carbidopa, the two medications used to treat Parkinson’s, which could transform how the disease is treated.

WHO recommends lenacapavir as twice yearly injection to help prevent HIV

Researchers found that lenacapavir reduced almost 100% reduction new HIV infections among participants who received it as a twice-yearly injectable.

Mediterranean and 3 other diet types may lower dementia risk, especially in women

A new study confirms that dietary patterns like the Mediterranean diet and the MIND diet and suggest that inflammatory diets may increase someone's chances of developing dementia.

Why are colorectal, other GI cancers on the rise in younger people?

More and more studies are looking for an answer as to why gastrointestinal cancer cases are on the rise in ever younger populations.

Vaccine additive thimerosal deemed unsafe by the CDC: 3 things to know

Infectious disease specialist Monica Gandhi, MD examines recent claims about the safety of thimerosal, a preservative used in some flu vaccines in the United States.

Can fiber help you lose weight? Dietitian answers 5 key questions

A registered dietitian answers key questions about fiber — why we need it, how much we need to consume, whether supplements like psyllium husk can aid weight loss, and more in this podcast.

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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.