A class of diabetes drugs called sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors may support reduce the risk of dementia and Parkinson’s disease, a recent study suggests. SGLT2, also known as gliflozin, works by lowering blood sugar levels by helping the kidneys remove sugar from the body through urine. In a novel study published in the journal Neurology, […]
Eating fish prenatally may reduce the risk of autism in children, a recent study found, but omega-3 supplements do not have the same effect. Studies have shown that including fish in the diet during pregnancy is associated with a 20 percent reduced risk of autism spectrum disorder and a reduced risk of autism-related traits in […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a milestone in its voluntary sodium reduction program, meeting its Phase I goal and issuing draft guidance for Phase II. In this next phase, the FDA plans to further reduce sodium levels in packaged and processed foods by 20%, bringing average intake to about 2,750 milligrams per […]
Are you worried that a sedentary lifestyle is affecting your health? Here’s some news: Scientists now suggest that drinking coffee may counteract the mortality risks associated with prolonged sitting. Latest test A study published in the journal BMC Public Health examined more than 10,000 people in the United States to estimate the combined association between […]
Health officials in Los Angeles County, California, have issued a warning after the county saw a “concerning” raise in mpox cases over the past two weeks. There were ten fresh cases reported over the last two weeks, which is a noticeable raise from the previous average of less than two cases per week. In response […]
