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Not all plant-based diets linked to a lower risk of Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease is of concern and risk to many. Plant based diets are considered to lower the risk. However, not all plant based diets lower the risk. 

Parkinson's and plant based diets 


A Mediterranean diet can help manage nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Fatty liver is a risk for people. If it is of nonalcoholic orgin the Mediterranean diet may help. 

Mediterranean diet can help liver disease 


Could vitamin D help lower cardiovascular disease risk?

Cardiovascular disease risk is something that concerns many. This research shows that vitamin D may have a positive impact.  

Vitamin D's benefit for cardiovascular risk 


Signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder in women, plus treatment options

Bipolar disorder can have a profound impact on all aspects of life. New research examines the symptoms in women and lists some treatment options.  

Bipolar info for women 


Erythritol, an ingredient in stevia, linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds

Erythritol is used in many sweeteners. Recent research has linked it to heart problems and strokes. 

Erythritol linked to heart problems 


Why morning and afternoon exercise are better preventive measures for type 2 diabetes

Exercise has been prescribed for people with type-2 diabtes for years. But there was a debate on where it was better to exercise in the morning or the afternoon. New reasearch shows both are best. 

Morning and afternoon exercise is best 


New AI tool can accurately diagnose eye conditions, could help detect Parkinson's

Early diagnosis is always beneficial in treating medical diseases and conditions. AI or artificial intelligence is helping with early diagnosis. 

AI helping in medical diagnoses 


Foods to eat and avoid with ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis is a serious condition. Here is guidance for foods that can help and foods that can hinder it. Learning which are which can help. 

Helpful diet for ulcerative colitis 


As Ozempic use grows, so do reports of possible mental health side effects

Ozempic was created for people with type-2 diabetes. But the weight loss it causes has made it widely popular with many without diabetes. However, serious side effects including thoughts of suicide are being reported. 

Ozempic - serious side effects reported


What injectable medications can people use instead of statins?

Statins have been the go-to meds for high cholesterol for years. Now new injectables are able to offer better cholesterol control with fewer side effects for some people. 

Injectables vs statins