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Obstructive sleep apnea during REM stage linked to memory decline
Researchers from the University of California, Irvine have found that sleep apnea severity during the REM stage of sleep negatively impacts verbal memory. The risk is especially high in older adults at high risk for Alzheimer’s, the researchers report.
Unique brain circuits may be linked to eating habits, weight loss
Researchers say brain circuits associated with our sense of smell and reward systems may cause some people to continue to eat even when they're full. They say their findings could help with weight management strategies.
Wegovy weight loss benefits sustained for 4 years, doubling prior estimates
A new study shows that Wegovy remains effective for losing weight and maintaining weight loss for at least four years, doubling the previous estimate. The findings add to growing evidence supporting GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, heart health, and diabetes management.
'Hungry gut' gene marker may help determine who will benefit the most from weight loss drugs
Researchers say a genetic test that can help identify a "hungry gut" phenotype can help determine which people will lose the most weight using semaglutide medications such as Wegovy
Can hormone replacement therapy help treat pulmonary hypertension in women?
Researchers from The University of Arizona College of Medicine Tucson suggest that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may improve pulmonary hypertension in females. Scientists believe the hormone estrogen may play an important role in the condition.
Ketogenic diet may help lower stress and boost mental health, researchers say
A new study suggests that a ketogenic diet may be associated with improved mood and mental well-being, with benefits increasing over time. Subjects who followed a keto diet reported reduced stress, anxiety, and depression, and decreased feelings of loneliness.
Semaglutide may improve heart failure symptoms, reduce need for diuretics
New research reports that semaglutide reduces the need and dose of loop diuretics in people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). The findings show semaglutide also improved symptoms, physical limitations, and body weight in people with HFpEF.
Global health: Disease risk factors such as hypertension, high blood sugar are on the rise
Researchers are reporting increases worldwide in disease risk factors such as high blood pressure, body mass index, and high blood sugar levels. They say age, air pollution, and smoking are some of the causes.
New research helps explain why people move slower as they get older
New research suggests that older adults may move slower partly because it costs them more energy than younger adults. Scientists believe these findings could lead to new diagnostic tools for diseases such as Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis.
Can sleep really clear toxins from the brain? New study offers clues
A new study in mice suggests the hypothesis that brain-cleansing occurs during sleep may be inaccurate. The findings show that mice cleaned more toxins and metabolites from the brain when they were awake than when they were asleep or anesthetized.
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