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The #1 Food You Should Limit to Help Lower Triglycerides, According to Dietitians - EatingWell
Find out which food you should limit to lower triglycerides, and why it increases blood sugar, insulin, belly fat and heart disease risk.
When it comes to heart health, most people focus on cholesterol. But triglycerides are just as important. Triglycerides are a type of fat in the blood that our bodies use for energy. High triglycerid… [+6888 chars]
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High salt intake linked to faster memory decline in one group, study finds - Fox News
New research links high salt intake to faster cognitive decline in older men, suggesting sodium may affect brain health beyond blood pressure concerns.
Excess salt intake has long been linked to higher blood pressure, but now a new study has also tied it to quicker cognitive decline in certain groups. In a six-year study of more than 1,200 older ad… [+5026 chars]
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This Simple Blood Test Could Outperform “Bad Cholesterol” in Preventing Heart Disease - SciTechDaily
ApoB testing outperforms traditional cholesterol measures in preventing heart attacks and strokes while remaining cost-effective. It more accurately identifies risk, leading to better treatment decisions. A common blood test used by millions of people in the …
A new study suggests that a widely used cholesterol test may not be the most effective way to assess cardiovascular risk. Credit: Shutterstock ApoB testing outperforms traditional cholesterol measur… [+4096 chars]
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In Medical First, a Single Therapy Knocked Out 3 Autoimmune Diseases at Once
CAR T-cell therapy could help tackle the most severe cases that haven't responded to other treatments, her doctors say. ALT DEK: 14 months later, the woman still doesn't need any treatments for her conditions.
In recent years, CAR T-cell therapy has become a revolutionary, if risky, treatment for some late-stage cancers. Yet CAR T may also have another life as a near-miraculous intervention for certain imm… [+4476 chars]
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Norway Man Cured of HIV With Brother’s Stem Cells
The Oslo patient is the first person to be cured by a family member's bone marrow transplant.
A 63-year-old man in Norway seems to have gotten one of the best gifts ever given by a brother: a cure to his lifelong HIV infection. Doctors detailed the amazing turn of events in a case report out… [+4197 chars]
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Bloodsucking Ticks Can Survive Inside Your Home Longer Than You Might Think
The findings show why checking yourself for ticks is especially important, the researchers say.
Here’s a little nightmare fuel for people living near forests or other wooded areas. Scientists have just found evidence that some bloodsucking ticks can potentially make themselves cozy inside our h… [+4051 chars]
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What Eiichiro Oda Kept (and Cut) From the Original Manga Pilot of ‘One Piece’
'Romance Dawn,' the one-shot blueprint for Oda's magnum opus, expands the world of 'One Piece' as intriguingly as Netflix's live-action series—just in reverse.
One Piece has never been bigger than it is right now. It’s done the impossible, as the two seasons of its Netflix live-action series are doing gangbusters; its long-running anime continues to sail to… [+6416 chars]
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No, You’re Probably Not Dying. How to Stop Your Smartwatch Health Anxiety
If your smartwatch or smart ring is giving you health anxiety or hypochondria, these are the steps experts recommend you take.
It began as a headache, but by the end of the rabbit hole I fell down, I was staring at the possibility of a deadly brain tumor. Just weeks later, a slight cough spiraled into fears that I’d contract… [+19188 chars]
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Tiger Woods says he'll seek treatment after pleading not guilty to DUI
Woods said Tuesday he is stepping away to seek treatment, four days after his vehicle crashed in Florida and he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. He will miss the Masters for the second straight year.
ORLANDO, Fla. Tiger Woods said Tuesday he is stepping away to seek treatment, four days after his vehicle crashed in Florida and he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. He will m… [+5210 chars]
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As parents age, their children face hard choices about when to take the car keys
States have many policies to stop risky older drivers from renewing their licenses. But in practice, it's often adult children who must decide when to take the car keys away from an aging parent.
WEST ST. PAUL, Minn. At first, Jacqueline Hamilton says, she noticed little things. Her father was driving slower or taking a longer time to turn. Then one night, on the way home from a Christmas pa… [+7422 chars]
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How to navigate the maze of drug discounts to get the best price
In February, TrumpRx joined a growing list of websites consumers can tap for discounts on their medicines. Here's a cheat sheet for getting the best deal.
When TrumpRx launched in February, it joined a chorus of websites claiming to have deals on prescription drugs. Despite the hype, many of the medicines on TrumpRx include brand-name drugs that patie… [+7543 chars]
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Historic decline in U.S. overdose deaths threatened by changing street drug supply
Drug overdose deaths are plummeting in the U.S. in ways never seen before. Experts worry new, toxic "synthetic" street drugs could derail the recovery.
Earlier this year, Naida Rutherford, the coroner in Richland County, South Carolina, was helping investigate what appeared to be a mysterious overdose. The case had many of the hallmarks of a typical… [+6420 chars]
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Mount Everest Climbers 'Poisoned' By Guides In Insurance Fraud Scheme
schwit1 shares a report from the Kathmandu Post: In Nepal, helicopter rescue on high altitude is, by any measure, a genuine lifesaving operation. At high altitude, where oxygen thins and weather changes without warning, the ability to airlift a stricken trekk…
In Nepal, helicopter rescue on high altitude is, by any measure, a genuine lifesaving operation. At high altitude, where oxygen thins and weather changes without warning, the ability to airlift a str… [+3742 chars]
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Nature Is Still Molding Human Genes, Study Finds
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: Many scientists have contended that humans have evolved very little over the past 10,000 years. A few hundred generations was just a blink of the evolutionary eye, it seemed. Besides, our cultural e…
Many scientists have contended that humans have evolved very little over the past 10,000 years. A few hundred generations was just a blink of the evolutionary eye, it seemed. Besides, our cultural ev… [+2301 chars]
read more >A heart health nutrition scientist shares 3 subtle diet tweaks she made to prevent conditions like cardiovascular disease
How quickly and when you eat could affect your metabolic and cardiovascular health, professor Sarah Berry said.
Professor Sarah Berry is a nutrition scientist who specializes in cardiovascular health.ZOE <ul><li>Emerging evidence suggests that how quickly and when you eat could affect your health.</li><li>In … [+3434 chars]
read more >A nutrition scientist shared 3 easy food swaps to make your meals heart-healthy
Professor Sarah Berry, a nutrition scientist who specializes in cardiovascular disease, said getting the basics right can go a long way toward supporting our heart health.
Professor Sarah Berry is a nutrition scientist who specializes in cardiovascular disease.ZOE <ul><li>Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US. </li><li>Professor Sarah Berry said gettin… [+3340 chars]
read more >Companies are tightening their belts on Americans' ability to tighten their belts
From Zepbound to cancer care, insurance denials are up in 2026. Even with good insurance, consumers face steep bills for popular drugs.
Madeleine Hordinski for Business Insider Kristi Turner had lost 108 pounds on Zepbound when her insurer cut her off.For ten months, her prescription was available with a $25 copay through her husban… [+16667 chars]
read more >We asked a personal trainer how he would spend $100 on supplements. Here's what he bought.
A personal trainer said if he had a $100 budget for supplements, there are 3 products he'd buy on repeat to boost muscle and overall health.
Shopping for supplements can be overwhelming.Charday Penn/Getty Images <ul><li>A personal trainer shared his top picks to get the most value from buying $100 worth of supplements.</li><li>Products l… [+6005 chars]
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How Integrated Wearable Technologies Are Shaping the Next Era of Health Care Innovation - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM MEDTRONIC
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Skip to content Sponsor Content from Medtronic. "> Sponsor Content from Medtronic. "> The United Nations World Health Organization projects a shortfall of approximately 11 million health w… [+6320 chars]
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Reverse-Engineering Human Cognition and Decision Making in a Modern Age
Cognitive processes are not something that we generally pay much attention to until something goes wrong, but they cover the entire scope of us ingesting sensory information, the processing and …read more
Cognitive processes are not something that we generally pay much attention to until something goes wrong, but they cover the entire scope of us ingesting sensory information, the processing and recal… [+11244 chars]
read more >Bindi Irwin Reveals She's Had '50 Endometriosis Lesions Cut Out of My Body' in Past 3 Years
The conservationist shares her ongoing struggle with 'indescribable, inescapable pain' caused by the chronic disease
NEED TO KNOW <ul><li>Bindi Irwin says she's had 50 lesions caused by endometriosis "cut out of my body," explaining that the disease has caused "indescribable, inescapable pain" </li><li>She also u… [+3296 chars]
read more >Liver Disease Symptoms Are Easy To Miss—Watch for These Red Flags
If someone asked about your heart health, you could probably list off your cholesterol numbers or even your latest A1C reading. But when it comes to your...
If someone asked about your heart health, you could probably list off your cholesterol numbers or even your latest A1C reading. But when it comes to your liver, you might not know where to start. Liv… [+6172 chars]
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Doctors Suspected 17-Year-Old Boy Had Mono. A Blood Test Revealed a Life-Threatening Diagnosis
Jody White, now 44, looks back at his experience of being diagnosed with cancer as a teen, something he says came as a "complete shock"
NEED TO KNOW <ul><li>Jody White recalled his leukemia diagnosis at the age of 17 after experiencing several different symptoms </li><li>The British man said doctors suspected he had glandular fever… [+3637 chars]
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The Surprising Drink That Could Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease, According to a Cardiologist
It’s time to rethink what you’re sipping on throughout the day.
Reviewed by Dietitian Mandy Enright, M.S., RDN, RYT Credit: Getty Images. EatingWell design. Key Points <ul><li>Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages may increase your risk of heart disease. </li><l… [+7813 chars]
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This Nutrient Deficiency May Be Linked to Higher Alzheimer’s Risk, Study Finds
Start incorporating more of these foods for better brain health.
Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Credit: Design elements: Getty Images. EatingWell design. Key Points <ul><li>Choline is an essential micronutrient for a healthy brain and nervous syst… [+6427 chars]
read more >The Subtle Symptoms of Clogged Arteries Women Often Miss
If you're worried about clogged arteries, you're in good company: Over 40 percent of adults have some blockage. Though it's a daunting statistic, there's...
If you're worried about clogged arteries, you're in good company: Over 40 percent of adults have some blockage. Though it's a daunting statistic, there's plenty you can do to support healthy, oxygen-… [+6960 chars]
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The Nighttime Habit That Is Quietly Raising Your Risk for Heart Disease
Skipping brushing before bed may raise inflammation and cardiovascular disease risk.
Reviewed by Dietitian Alyssa Pike, RDN Credit: Getty Images. EatingWell design. Key Points <ul><li>Skipping nighttime brushing is linked with cardiovascular disease risk. </li><li>Gum inflammatio… [+4848 chars]
read more >New Cholesterol Guidelines Are Here: Doctors Share the Biggest Changes
Here's some exciting news for your heart: The rules around cholesterol just got simpler, smarter and more personalized with an earlier start on primary...
Here's some exciting news for your heart: The rules around cholesterol just got simpler, smarter and more personalized with an earlier start on primary prevention. On March 13, the American College o… [+5016 chars]
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Cardiologists Warn This Daily Sleep Mistake May Be Hurting Your Heart Health
Are you going to bed at 2 A.M. one night and 10 P.M. the next?
Reviewed by Dietitian Casey Wing, RD, CD Credit: Getty Images. EatingWell design. Key Points <ul><li>Irregular sleep disrupts circadian rhythms, raising stress hormones and straining heart health.… [+7837 chars]
read more >Jelly Roll’s Blood Test Results Are a Wake-Up Call: What Blood Tests Should Your Family Actually Be Getting?
Jelly Roll’s blood panel results stunned his doctors. If you manage your family’s health, his story is worth reading.
If youre the person in your family who schedules the appointments, tracks the medications and reminds everyone to actually go to the doctor, Jelly Rolls story is for you. The Grammy-winning country s… [+4274 chars]
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