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Vitamin D is known to be essential to many aspects of human health — but a new study suggests that taking a certain form of it can have a negative effect.The more potent and longer-lasting form, vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is produced naturally when the body is exposed to sunlight and is also found in animal products, while vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) comes from plant or fungal sources, per the National Institutes […]

A new UC Irvine study may have finally uncovered how dietary fiber protects the body from sugar’s damage, and how protecting yourself starts in the gut.Researchers at the UCI School of Medicine found that inulin, a naturally occurring fiber found in vegetables like onions, garlic and artichokes, can reshape the bacteria living in your gut to stop fructose before it hits your liver."We found that consuming a type of dietary […]

A groundbreaking international study has uncovered striking genetic differences in how women and men experience depression, and it could help explain why women are diagnosed with the condition at nearly double the rate of men.SKIN DNA BREAKTHROUGH COULD LET 60-YEAR-OLD WOMEN HAVE GENETICALLY RELATED KIDSThe research, published in Nature Communications and led by scientists at QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Australia, found that genetic factors play a larger role […]

Having strong bonds with others may help you live longer.A new study, published in the journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity – Health, found that social relationships can actually slow cellular aging.These connections have been known to have a positive health impact overall, but researchers at Cornell University focused on the long-term advantages for biological aging.AGING BRAINS COULD 'BECOME' YOUNGER WHEN KEY PROTEIN IS DECREASEDThe researchers used data from 2,117 U.S. […]

Creatine is often associated with hitting the gym and building muscle — but the supplement, typically taken in powder or capsule form, has recently been linked to a variety of other uses and benefits.Singer Ciara told Business Insider last month that she takes creatine not just for muscle boosting, but also to support energy levels throughout the day.Actor Mark Wahlberg has also hopped onto the trend, creating his own creatine […]

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Researchers have revealed a surprising new side effect linked to GLP-1 agonists, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound.These popular treatments for diabetes and obesity could interfere with medical imaging, such as PET and CT ("CAT") scans.CT scans are often used to get detailed internal images to detect injuries, tumors or other abnormalities, according to Cleveland Clinic. A typical use of PET scans is to examine organs and tissues, detect […]

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday signed an executive order banning THC-containing beverages, gummies and other "intoxicating hemp."Retailers in the Buckeye State will be required to remove all gummies, beverages, cookies and other products containing THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) — the main psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant — from shelves by Oct. 14."Intoxicating hemp products are known to have significant impacts on young, developing brains, yet these products are legally […]

Swapping your regular soda for a diet version may not be any healthier for the liver, new research suggests.A study of UK Biobank data found that both sugary drinks and artificially sweetened ones, even those labeled zero sugar, are linked to a higher risk of liver disease.Th findings were presented this week at United European Gastroenterology Week in Berlin, Germany.CANCER TREATMENT COULD BE LESS EFFECTIVE IF PATIENTS CONSUME POPULAR SWEETENERThe […]