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Sharp-eyed grocery shoppers may notice new labels in the dairy aisle touting yogurt as way to reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. That’s because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently said it’s OK for producers of yogurt to make that claim — even though... Read More

WASHINGTON — Adding more olive oil to your diet may decrease your chances of death from dementia-related diseases, according to a prospective cohort study of over 90,000 adults observed over 28 years. Consuming around ½ tablespoon (7 g) of olive oil per day was associated with... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, researchers have identified a genetic form of late-in-life Alzheimer’s disease — in people who inherit two copies of a worrisome gene. Scientists have long known a gene called APOE4 is one of many things that can increase people’s risk... Read More

WASHINGTON — We all know that regular exercise benefits our health, but does the time of day you do it make a difference?  Researchers from the University of Sydney investigated this question over an eight year period as it relates to heart health for people with... Read More

WASHINGTON — One of the most abundant resources on Earth has been used therapeutically since ancient times: water. Hydrotherapy uses water (including ice and steam) at any temperature for healing and relaxation. If you’ve ever iced an injury or put a warm compress on your forehead,... Read More

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan Senate bill would provide $275 million to advance federal research and enhance medical services for women experiencing menopause. The bill, the Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act, was introduced Thursday by Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., chair of the Senate Appropriations... Read More