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Could Xylitol Affect Your Heart? New Research Raises Questions
Xylitol has long been promoted as a healthier alternative to sugar. It’s found in products like sugar-free gum, candies, toothpaste, and many low-sugar foods. But new research suggests there may be more to learn about how it affects heart health.
Do GLP 1 Medications Worsen Depression?
This Study Looked at Nearly 100,000 People to Find Out GLP-1 receptor agonists are widely used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. But in recent years, concerns have been raised about whether these medications might worsen depression, anxiety, or even increase the risk of self-harm. A large national study published in The Lancet Psychiatry examined this question closely — and the findings may be reassuring for both patients and clinicians.
More People Reached Weight Loss Milestones With This Drug
In this study of people taking tirzepatide and semaglutide, researchers looked at common weight-loss milestones that doctors often use to measure meaningful progress.
How Probiotics Impacted Body Weight
Here’s What Happened to Body Weight in the Trials: When researchers pooled all 20 studies together, probiotic supplementation did not significantly reduce total body weight. The scale, on average, didn’t move in a meaningful way. But that’s not the whole story. Even If the Scale Didn’t Drop, Some Important Measurements Did Improve Even though body weight didn’t drop significantly, other measures showed modest but statistically significant improvements. Participants taking probiotics had reductions in body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and hip circumference.
Video Quiz! How Much Do You Know About Lowering Your Dementia Risk?
think you’re up to date on the latest dementia and Alzheimer’s research? Let’s find out!