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Millions Have Fatty Liver Disease. Scientists Say These 2 Cannabis Compounds May Help - Food & Wine
health 2026/07/05 11:01:00

Millions Have Fatty Liver Disease. Scientists Say These 2 Cannabis Compounds May Help - Food & Wine

A new study found that the cannabis compounds CBD and CBG improved liver fat, blood sugar control, and cholesterol levels in obese mice with fatty liver disease. Experts say the findings are promising, but human clinical trials are still needed before either …

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Can you get cancer? Hong Kong doctors say it takes more than 1 mistake - South China Morning Post
health 2026/07/05 11:00:09

Can you get cancer? Hong Kong doctors say it takes more than 1 mistake - South China Morning Post

Although about 90 per cent of cancers are sporadic and can affect anyone regardless of genetics, experts say small, sustained lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce risk.

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Stanford Scientists Reverse Age-Related Memory Loss by Targeting the Gut - SciTechDaily
health 2026/07/05 10:56:16

Stanford Scientists Reverse Age-Related Memory Loss by Targeting the Gut - SciTechDaily

Aging changes gut bacteria in mice, weakening communication between the intestines and the brain. Restoring that connection helped older mice form memories as effectively as young mice.

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In 2010, a Brigham Young University psychologist named Julianne Holt-Lunstad analyzed 148 separate studies of 300,000 people to compare the mortality risks of various lifestyle factors — and found that chronic loneliness increases a person's risk of dying e - Silicon Canals
health 2026/07/05 10:30:42

In 2010, a Brigham Young University psychologist named Julianne Holt-Lunstad analyzed 148 separate studies of 300,000 people to compare the mortality risks of various lifestyle factors — and found that chronic loneliness increases a person's risk of dying e - Silicon Canals

In July 2010, three American psychology researchers — Julianne Holt-Lunstad and Timothy B. Smith of the Brigham Young University Department of Psychology in

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Fish Oil Supplements May Not Help Stave Off Dementia After All - WIRED
health 2026/07/05 10:00:00

Fish Oil Supplements May Not Help Stave Off Dementia After All - WIRED

A large-scale clinical trial has shown that even long-term consumption of DHA—an omega-3 fatty acid found in abundance in oily fish—may not lead to improvements in cognitive function.

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Scientists discover the deep sleep circuit that builds muscle, burns fat, and boosts the brain - ScienceDaily
health 2026/07/05 07:39:33

Scientists discover the deep sleep circuit that builds muscle, burns fat, and boosts the brain - ScienceDaily

Researchers have identified the brain circuitry that links deep sleep with the release of growth hormone, revealing how the two regulate each other. The newly discovered feedback loop helps explain why poor sleep can interfere with growth, muscle repair, fat …

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