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Taking Early Menopause to Heart

Women who go through menopause before 40 have an increased risk of heart disease. Here's what's good to do if this happens to you. >

When AI Toys Talk to Kids

Using artificially intelligent toys to respond to kids' questions and concerns may sound good, but what the toys say can be a problem. >

The Disappearing Benefits of GLP-1 Drugs

The weight-loss and heart benefits of GLP-1 RA drugs like Ozempic build over time. They also fade if the medication is stopped. >

Old Forests Matter Most

Our oldest forests store far more carbon than newer forests do, making these primal places our allies in efforts to slow global warming. >

A High-Fat Diet Accelerates the Growth of Cancer Cells

Using a 3-dimensional model, researchers found that a high-fat diet accelerated how triple-negative breast cancer cells behave in the body. >

The Small Steps that Lead to a Longer Life

Tiny changes, like adding a handful of veggies to meals or five minutes of exercise to your day, can bring years of life free from illness. >

Taking Antibiotics Can Change Your Microbiome for Years

Antibiotics help your body fight infection, but they also can throw off your gastrointestinal track. Some drugs are worse than others. >

Exercise Makes Waves in Your Brain

Exercise stimulates ripples in brain waves that are connected to learning and memory, evidence for the way fitness keeps us sharper. >

Fermented Foods Do More Than Help the Gut

The live microbes in fermented foods like yogurt or kimchi appear to improve cholesterol, insulin control and even reduce your waistline. >

A Link Between Ultra-Processed Foods and Behavior Problems?

Preschoolers who ate more ultra-processed foods were more likely to develop behavior issues like anxiety or aggression two years later. >

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