COVID linked to stiffer arteries, vascular aging

Share on PinterestCOVID infection appears to age blood vessels and stiffen arteries. Image credit: cavan images/Getty Images Since the start of the COVID pandemic in January 2020, about 768 million people globally have been infected by COVID-19. While COVID affects the respiratory system, past studies show that it can also lead to issues in other... Read More

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August 22, 2025

Could boosting omega-3 intake help lower Alzheimer’s risk in women?

Share on PinterestWomen with Alzheimer’s disease have lower levels of healthy fats, study finds. Image credit: Alina Rudya/Bell Collective/Getty Images Researchers based in the United Kingdom recently published a study that analyzed lipid levels in men and women with and without Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive impairment. Women with the disease had fewer healthy fats... Read More

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August 22, 2025

FDA Clears First-Ever Glucose Monitoring System for Weight Loss

Share on PinterestThe Signos system can be used alone, in combination with, or after GLP-1 drugs or bariatric surgery. Photography courtesy of Signos The FDA cleared the first glucose monitoring system specifically designed for weight management, from startup Signos, providing a new option for maintaining a healthy weight. The system uses a continuous glucose monitor,... Read More

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August 21, 2025

Solar electricity to dominate half of US power in 2025

Half of America’s new power generation this year could come from solar photovoltaic installations, marking a shift in the nation’s energy infrastructure. Solar electricity is poised to dominate America’s energy expansion in 2025, with developers planning to add 33 gigawatts (GW) of solar photovoltaic capacity – representing more than half of the 64 GW of... Read More

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