Regular use of low-dose aspirin could potentially stop or slow the progression of colorectal cancer.Researchers report that right-sided colorectal cancers had a more pronounced effect from taking daily aspirin than tumors found on the left side of the colon.Experts caution that daily aspirin use may cause gastrointestinal or brain bleeding.…

Research published this week suggests that men and women have better outcomes when they are treated by a female physician.The study adds to a growing body of research that patients consistently do better when they are under the care of a female physician. Experts say male physicians should consider the…

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A new study in rats has found that a high-sugar, high fat diet, such as junk food or a Western diet, caused long lasting memory issues.These foods are thought to disrupt the functioning of the hippocampus, an area critical for memory in humans as well as rats.The most concerning finding…

Roasted green tea is a traditional Japanese tea that is roasted over charcoal.A new study suggests that drinking modest amounts of regular and roasted green tea may improve mental task performance.Although the research has limitations, starting a daily green tea habit is worthwhile, according to experts.Roasted green tea, also known…

Previous research has established a link between height and fat accumulation around the waist.While research has already shown that people of European ancestry who are tall or who have obesity are more at risk of colorectal cancer, new research has indicated that this pattern exists across a number of ancestral…

Researchers from Johns Hopkins University in Maryland report that time-restricted eating and calorie counting lead to similar weight loss results.The study suggests time-restricted eating naturally results in a reduction of about 200 to 550 calories per day.Experts say this eating pattern can work well for some people, but the quality…

Researchers report that GLP-1 and SGLT-2 drugs can help people with type 2 diabetes control blood sugar.They note that the high cost of drugs such Jardiance and Ozempic can be a barrier to treatment.DPP-4 drugs were not recommended because researchers said they don’t appear to reduce morbidity or mortality.Medications such…

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disorder that affects almost three times as many women as men.Currently, an MS diagnosis relies on a range of tests carried out once symptoms are evident.Now, a study has found that people diagnosed with MS produce a distinctive set of antibodies many years before…

Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that often make their way into many substances, including food. Researchers are interested in understanding how consuming microplastics may influence bodily health and functioning. A new study conducted in mice found that microplastics can spread from the gut to vital organs in the body, such…