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Why Might It Be Safer to Take NSAIDs Like Ibuprofen on an Empty Stomach?

NSAID painkillers like Advil and Aleve cause more than 100,000 hospitalizations and 16,500 deaths each year in the United States alone. Up to 30% of regular users develop stomach ulcers, yet most patients and doctors remain unaware of the true risks.

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March 8, 2024

Friday Favorites: Is Sorghum a Healthy Grain?

How does sorghum compare with other grains in terms of protein, antioxidants, and micronutrients? What...

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March 6, 2024

APOE—The Single Most Important Gene for Longevity

APOE is the primary cholesterol carrier in the brain and plays a major role in...

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March 4, 2024

Is Longevity Genetic?

Based on a study of thousands of twin pairs, only about 25 percent of the...

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March 1, 2024

Friday Favorites: The Role of Marketing and Food Advertisements in the Obesity Epidemic

The unprecedented rise in the power, scope, and sophistication of food marketing starting around 1980...

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February 28, 2024

The Best Mouthwash for Halitosis (Bad Breath)

Most mouthwashes just mask the odor. How do you treat the cause of bad breath?

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February 26, 2024

What Causes Wrinkles?

Over time, the skin folding caused by everyday facial expressions etches once-temporary grooves into permanent...

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February 23, 2024

Friday Favorites: Vegetarian Muscle Power, Strength, and Endurance

Randomized controlled trials put plant-based eating to the test for athletic performance.

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February 21, 2024

How to Delay the Age of Menopause with Diet and Lifestyle Factors

Approximately half of the variability of age of menopause among women is explained by genetics....

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February 19, 2024

Dental Implant Overdentures and Cognitive Function

Chewing pressure sensations to the nerves in the jaw have neurological effects.

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February 16, 2024

Friday Favorites: The Best Diet for Weight Loss and Disease Prevention

The most effective diet for weight loss may also be the healthiest.

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February 14, 2024

Why Do Milk Drinkers Live Shorter Lives on Average?

How might we reduce the risk of premature death from dairy consumption?

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February 12, 2024

The Best Sleeping Position for Glymphatic Flow in the Brain

What can we do to prevent the decline in glymphatic brain filtration as we age?

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