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Study reveals brain pathway behind metformin's blood sugar-lowering effects - Medical Xpress
Although metformin has been the go-to medication to manage type 2 diabetes for more than 60 years, researchers still do not have a complete picture of how it works.
Woman dying of cancer sent to osteopath by her mum, inquest told - BBC
Infectious Updates 7/30/2025 - Daily Kos
Our periodic reminder that there are many bird flus out there: China reports more H9N2 human cases [same link] Multidrug resistant Salmonella is spreading in poultry. Make sure to sterilize those cutting boards! Cambodia's thirteenth H5N1 case of this...
Brain scans reveal parahippocampal cortex thinning in those with depression and neuroticism - Medical Xpress
Depression is a mental health disorder characterized by a recurrent or persistent sadness and a loss of interest in activities that were previously deemed pleasurable, sometimes accompanied by changes in sleep, appetite and perceived energy levels. One of the…
Is your heart aging faster than you? Here’s how to check its biological age. - The Washington Post
Scientists created a new online calculator that reveals your heart’s age and your risk of heart disease.
Want Better Blood Sugar? It’s Not Just What You Eat — It’s How You Eat It - MindBodyGreen
And 4 blood sugar-friendly ways to satisfy your sweet tooth
Most Americans’ hearts are older than their chronological age, new tool says - statnews.com
According to a new tool that assesses heart health based on standard measures like blood pressure and cholesterol, most Americans are not aging well.
This deadly flu complication has surged in children, study reports - San Francisco Chronicle
Influenza-associated acute necrotizing encephalopathy can cause brain swelling and an extreme immune response.
What Can a Cell Remember? - Quanta Magazine
A small but enthusiastic group of neuroscientists is exhuming overlooked experiments and performing new ones to explore whether cells record past experiences — fundamentally challenging what memory is.
'Universal' cancer vaccine heading to human trials could be useful for 'all forms of cancer' - Live Science
A new mRNA-based vaccine triggers a response from the innate immune system to help arm the body against cancer, a mouse study finds. It's now in early human trials.
New Study Confirms What We've Known About Eggs' Health Impacts All Along - Women's Health
New research confirms eggs don’t raise cholesterol—saturated fat in breakfast sides does. Experts explain what to eat for a heart-healthy morning start.
Kevin Hall, uncensored: Top nutrition scientist on clashing with MAHA and what he actually eats - statnews.com
'They’re not interested in the science': Former NIH nutrition scientist Kevin Hall on how his work with MAHA fell apart.
Seeking That Hollywood Hairline? There’s Hope for You! - The Hollywood Reporter
Forget the trip to Turkey. Top hair-restoration doctors are touting less invasive treatments that, coupled with the latest tech innovations (and a new pill!) that lead to real regrowth.
Stop the Sag: How Hollywood Is Battling “Ozempic Body” - The Hollywood Reporter
Now that the whole town is hooked on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, surgeons are scrambling to tighten unsightly skin.
New Study Shows There May Be An Interesting Link Between Your Skin And Your Mental Health - HuffPost
Neurocosmetics is the concept that taking care of your skin has more implications than just its appearance — and there’s more than just anecdotal evidence.
Sticky goo in 2,500-year-old bronze jars finally identified, settling 70-year debate - Live Science
A cutting-edge chemical analysis of a mystery substance that had stymied experts for 70 years finally revealed its identity.
Person County officials confirms sixth rabies case of 2025, urges vigilance around wildlife - WRAL.com
Person County reported its sixth rabies exposure case this year, with a recent incident involving a bat on Rolling Hills Road leading to two confirmed exposures.
Federal food assistance program may slow cognitive decline, study suggests - NBC News
Older adults who participated in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, had a slower rate of cognitive decline than people who were eligible for the anti-hunger program but didn’t receive benefits, according to a study presented Wednesday
15 sources of wildfire smoke forecasts for North America - Yale Climate Connections
Forecasting wildfire smoke is hard. We review the best tools to help you predict when unhealthful levels of smoke are coming.
What Your Nighttime Breathing Says About Your Health - WIRED
Once dismissed as just snoring, sleep apnea is now emerging as an early warning sign for serious conditions like Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and depression.