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Show 1463: Why We Eat Too Much and What to Do About It
Why do we eat too much? It's a response to hunger, but there are different types of hunger and they need different approaches.
Health in a Hurry: The Week’s Most Important Medical & Pharma News
Major medical and pharma stories for 2-27-26 in our new HEALTH IN A HURRY section, with context on why this week’s health news matters.
Eating Ultra-Processed Food Is Bad for Your Brain & Shortens Your Life!
People who eat more ultra-processed foods are at a greater risk for developing cognitive decline and strokes than those eating fresh foods.
Beyond Weight Loss: Can GLP-1/GIP Drugs Curb Alcohol Cravings?
Could GLP-1/GIP drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound curb alcohol cravings? New research explores this unexpected benefit and how it might work.
Which Diets Boost Longevity?
Two different studies indicate that people who eat at least three vegetables and two servings of fruit daily–a veggie diet–live longer.
How to Sleep During Anxious Times
If the news of the day is overwhelming, it's hard to sleep. High-intensity training, CBT and tips on getting to sleep during anxious times.
Warned But Not Informed: The Truth About Drug Side Effects
Drug commercials bombard us with warnings without context. Why patients are warned but not informed—and the truth about drug side effects.
Could a Zero Calcium – CAC Score – Mean You Don’t Need a Statin?
MDs use coronary artery calcification, CAC scores, to determine heart disease risk. Does the CAC predict heart attacks? Do statins raise CAC?
Quercetin Is a Natural Way to Relieve Spring Allergies
The flavonoids quercetin and luteolin can dampen mast cell response to allergic triggers and ease symptoms from spring allergies.
What Can You Do to Stop a Migraine?
How do you stop a migraine once it has begun? Ubrelvy or an ice-cream headache may help. Acupuncture may also help prevent migraines.
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