Could a Mediterranean diet help offset genetic risk?

MNT spoke with Megan Glenn, PsyD, clinical neuropsychologist at the Center for Memory and Healthy Aging in the Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in New Jersey, about this study’s results, which she commented left her feeling hopeful. “For so long, genes like APOE4 have been viewed as a non-modifiable risk... Read More

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August 28, 2025

Who’s Eligible for Updated COVID Vaccines This Fall?

Share on PinterestNew restrictions for COVID-19 shots could lead to an uptick in cases, especially among vulnerable populations. juanma hache/Getty Images The FDA approved updated COVID-19 shots for the fall, but federal health officials have changed their recommendations on who should receive them. The new vaccines are expected to contain updated formulas to fight the... Read More

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August 28, 2025

How cuts will affect healthcare in 5 areas

Share on PinterestThe “One Big Beautiful Bill”, signed by U.S. President Donald Trump last month, will cut about $1 trillion from health-related programs. Rebecca Noble for The Washington Post via Getty Images The tax cut and spending bill, or the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, recently approved by the United States Congress reduces federal... Read More

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August 27, 2025

Broccoli, cauliflower linked to lower risk

Share on PinterestCruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, are linked to lower colon cancer risk. Image credit: Anna Tabakova/Stocksy Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the world. Colon cancer diagnoses under the age of 50 are on the rise for a number of reasons, including eating a diet high in processed foods. Past studies... Read More

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