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21 Aug
Diet Quality vs. Cutting Calories: What Matters for Weight Loss?
A two-year study compared a Mediterranean-style weight-loss program with a calorie-focused program to see whether prioritizing diet quality leads to greater weight loss.
20 Aug
Can Antioxidants Help Protect Against Cervical Cancer?
In a new study, women who consumed more anti-oxidant rich foods – such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains – were less likely to be diagnosed cervical cancer.
19 Aug
Study Raises New Questions About Fluoride Exposure During Pregnancy
An NIH-funded study of more than 2,500 U.S. children finds an association between higher prenatal fluoride exposure from public drinking water and lower fluid cognition scores, particularly among children under age 7.
Screening Dramatically Reduces Risk Of Colon Cancer Death
Getting recommended colon cancer screenings can reduce your risk of dying from the disease by more than 40%, a new study says.
People who took part in a stool screening program for colon cancer had a 43% lower risk of dying from that cancer, researchers reported Aug. 20 in JAMA Network Open.
“A previous evaluation of t...
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FDA Clears First Robot That Draws Blood On Its Own
The next time you roll up your sleeve for a blood test, the hand holding the needle may not be a hand at all.
Federal regulators have authorized the first robot capable of drawing blood from a patient's arm on its own, with no one guiding the needle.
The device is called Aletta. It is cleared for use in adults at outpatient clinics &...
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- August 21, 2026
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Nearly 8 In 10 Young Adults Are In Early Stages Of Metabolic Disorder, Study Finds
A surprising number of young adults have early signs of a metabolic disorder that could have a lasting impact on their health, a new study says.
Nearly 8 of 10 people with an average age of 23 had signs of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, otherwise known as CKM syndrome, researchers reported Aug. 20 in the journal Circulation:...
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- August 21, 2026
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Diet Quality Versus Cutting Calories: What Matters More For Weight Loss?
Is weight loss really just about calories in, calories out — or does diet quality make a difference?
A team led by Dr. Thomas Keyserling, a professor of medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, followed 360 adults with obesity for two years.
Half were assigned to a Mediterranean-style program that emphasized...
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- August 21, 2026
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Psilocybin Safe And Effective Against Mood Disorders, Real-World Data Show
Oregon’s landmark psilocybin program is showing that the “magic mushroom” chemical can help people manage their mood disorders, a new study says.
People participating in state-regulated psilocybin services reported relief from symptoms of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, researchers reported Aug. 19...
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- August 21, 2026
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TikTok Shaping Teens' Appetites, Diet
TikTok is shaping teenagers’ appetites, a new study suggests.
Teens say what they see on TikTok is prompting hunger, driving their cravings and fueling their interest in trying new food, researchers reported Aug. 19 in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.
"Adolescents described TikTok as a highly engaging e...
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