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New Medicine Offering New Hope for Preventing Dementia
Researchers have found that semaglutide, a popular diabetes and weight-loss drug, may lower the risk of dementia in people with type 2 diabetes...
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From the Streets to the Starting Line: Patrick Busche’s Remarkable Road to Recovery
Patrick’s physical therapist said Patrick could only walk about 20 feet when he first met him. “But he immediately told me about his goals, to...
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New Medical Technology Helping Prevent Constipation and a Host of Other Health Issues
The vibrating capsule represents a novel, non-pharmacologic approach that could transform the way we manage chronic constipation...
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Medical Minutes for July
This month's Medical Minutes explores how coffee consumption is associated with healthy aging in women, and research continues to show that the MIND Diet is...
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A Rose By Any Other Name Would Be… Shiso, Zisu, Hangul, Perilla?
With an herb this flavorful and easy to grow, you’ll have fun finding ways to add its fresh herbal, salt-free flavor to your cooking repertoire...
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Hydration: Are you drinking enough water?

Recent record-breaking temperatures and observance of National Hydration Day (June 23rd) have me wondering if I drink enough liquid, especially water. The human adult body...

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A Daily Cup of Beans May Help Boost Heart Health
Black beans are considered to be among the healthiest of beans because they have the highest antioxidant and may help protect against colon cancer, liver...
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Bring on the Gazpacho: The Many Health Benefits of Tomatoes
The researchers found that the benefits of tomato consumption occurred quickly, showing a significant difference in metabolism after just one week...

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