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Could yogurt help protect against colorectal cancer?

Yogurt is know to offer many health benefits. New research indicates it may also be beneficial in preventing colorectal cancer. 

 

Yogurt and colorectal cancer protection 


Novel antibody could help prevent bone, muscle loss due to GLP-1 drugs

The widely popular drugs Ozempic and Wegovy and Zepbound helped many people with type 2 diabetes lower their  blood sugar and lose weight. Even those without diabetes have lost weight with these drugs. But these drugs can also cause muscle and bone loss. Drugs to help counter the bone loss are known. Now an antibody has been found that can help counter the muscle loss. 

 

Antibody to counter muscle loss found  


A natural supplement may help people with a new type of heart disease

A new type of health disease has been found. Fortunately a natural supplement offers help. this article explains the new disease and the supplement that help. 

 

New disease and new help  


Drug for diabetes and kidney disease may also lower heart attack, stroke risks

A drug for helping diabetics control their blood sugar and for kidney disease has been found to also help reduce heart attack and stroke risk. 

 

New benefits discovered 


Artificial sweetener may increase heart disease risk by triggering insulin surges

Artificial sweeteners have been around for years and were favored by those looking to restrict their sugar or calorie intake. Research has shown that some of these sweeteners come with negative side effects. This article puts light on a new negative of one type of artificial sweetener.

 

Increased health risks 


Juice cleanses may disrupt microbiome in only 3 days

Juice cleanses are a popular way to cleanse the bodty and detox. But new research shows they have an impact on the microbiome in 3 days. 

 

Juice cleanse impact on the microbiome  


Review links 3 potentially-blinding eye conditions to GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic

GLP-1 drugs have become very popular to help people with diabetes lower blood sugar and lose weight. The weight lose aspect has made these drugs popular with people who don't have diabetes. But new research shows they may potential trisks to eyes and vision. 

 

GLP-1 drugs and eye risk  


How diet affects cancer risk: What do recent studies say?

There is so much information about the impact of diet on many apsects of health. This research looks at the impact of diet on cancer risk.  

Diet and cancer risk 


Are eggs good or bad for cholesterol? Outdated misconceptions seem to persist

There has been a debate about whether eggs are good or bad for you. New research shows they are very good and do not raise cholesterol. 

 

Eggs are not bad for cholesterol 


Potassium-enriched salt substitutes tied to lower stroke-related risks

Low salt diets may be healthy for your heart and to lower stroke risk. But many people consider a low salt diet to be bland and boring. New research shows that potassium enriched salt substitutes may have the benefits of low-salt diets but keep the taste.

Low salt substitute-benefits and taste