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A plant-based eating plan known as the Portfolio Diet is gaining attention for its potential. lower cholesterol — and research shows it may be as effective as some prescription drugs.The diet, reportedly developed by Dr. David J. A. Jenkins, a professor of nutrition and medicine at the University of Toronto and a clinical scientist at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Canada, focuses on specific plant-based foods that have been shown to lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and provide overall support. heart health.Erin Palinsky Wade, a New Jersey-based registered dietitian and author of The 2-Day Diabetes Diet, said the Portfolio Diet stands…

Generation Z, primarily comprised of middle school and high school students, reported: lowest smoking rate According to data from the CDC and FDA, the trend could be on record by 2024, but that trend could be in jeopardy.“Overall, the number of smokers in the United States is decreasing; [down] Dr. Neil W. Schluger, a pulmonologist and dean of New York Medical School, told FOX News Digital.But some experts fear a resurgence of the “cool factor” could make a new generation hooked on smoking.Smoking ban proposal sparks backlash from coastal town business ownersThere are reports that some people are trying to…

Hunkering down like a suffocated baked potato great night’s sleep.A TikTok trend called the “potato bed” has gone viral as a comfortable way to cuddle up by rearranging sheets and pillows.The first step is to unfold the fitted bed sheet inside out and stuff a thick sheet around it. pillow and blanket.What is ‘skin toast syndrome’? Heating pads and blankets can cause skin damage, experts warnOnce you have a solid foundation with fluffy walls, fill the center of the nest with blankets, comforters, and other comfort items. A laptop to play movies or a good book is recommended.TikTok creators are…

A new study finds that common diabetes medications may counteract some of the important benefits of exercise.Researchers at Rutgers University found that adults taking metformin, a widely used generic drug. type 2 diabetes, While exercising, there were modest improvements in blood sugar control, vascular function, and aerobic fitness compared to those who exercised without drugs.The findings, published last month in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, add to the evidence that both metformin and exercise improve blood sugar control and heart health, but that combining them may blunt some of the benefits of exercise. GLP-1 reduction drugs are associated…

Fiber is known to be an important part of a healthy diet, promoting satiety and gut health.As high-fiber diets grow in popularity with trends like FiberMax, understanding the optimal sources of fiber for an individual’s health is becoming increasingly important, nutritionists say.Peter Attia, a longevity expert and Stanford University physician based in Austin, Texas, spoke about how fibers work in harmony with the human body. healthier lifestyle In a preview of the latest episode of the podcast “The Peter Attia Drive” called “Ask Me Anything.”Kiwi may help relieve a very common digestive disorder — here’s howA person who practices beneficial…

Death of New Jersey man tick-borne meat allergyaccording to researchers at UVAHealth in Virginia.The 47-year-old unidentified man reportedly died four hours after the accident last summer. eat a hamburger — just two weeks after a similar episode triggered by steak.A UVAHealth press release details a summer episode in which a man experienced severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting after eating a steak.Young lawyer dies after suffering fatal allergic reaction during routine medical check-upThe incident was initially reported as a “sudden unexplained death,” but UVA Health’s Thomas Platts-Mills, M.D., determined the man had suffered a potentially fatal allergic reaction.The study results…

eat something type of food Researchers say this may increase the risk of developing deadly cancers at a younger age.A new study from Massachusetts General Brigham links increased intake of ultra-processed foods, primarily ready-to-eat foods with high levels of sugar, salt, saturated fat, and food additives, to increased incidence of early-onset precursors. colorectal cancer. Researchers analyzed more than 20 years of data on the diet and endoscopy results of nearly 30,000 women born between 1947 and 1964, according to a press release.Research suggests that even low-calorie processed foods can cause weight gain and decreased testosterone in men.All women in the…

Colon cancer patients may live longer if they take these GLP-1 drugNew research suggests it’s similar to Ozempic and Wegovy.Researchers at the University of California, San Diego studied more than 6,800 patients taking one of these popular knock-offs. diabetes and weight loss medicine.They found that patients were much less likely to die within five years than those who did not take the drug.Why microdosing Ozempic is becoming as common as taking a multivitamin According to a press release, the five-year mortality rate for GLP-1 users was only about 15%, compared with 37% for non-users.The survival benefit was seen even after…

Texas health officials are sounding the alarm over a spike in common childhood illnesses.The Texas Department of State Health Services (DHSH) revealed this week that the number of pertussis cases in the state is nearly four times higher than this time last year.According to preliminary data, there will be more than 3,500 cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, in Texas by October 2025. Experts warn of ‘silent epidemic’ that puts men’s health at serious riskAccording to DHSH, this is the second year in a row that the state has reported a significant increase in cases and the second…

A team of Mayo Clinic scientists has developed a method to estimate a person’s risk of developing memory or thought disorders long before symptoms of the disorder appear. alzheimer’s disease This could change how diseases are detected and treated in the future.The study, published in The Lancet Neurology, draws on decades of data from the Mayo Clinic Aging Study, a long-term effort that follows thousands of residents over time, according to a press release.The team, led by Dr. Clifford Jack Jr., a radiologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., will conduct brain scans, genetics, medical records We assembled data…