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This news might ruin your appetite -- and summer
It’s a marvel of food technology: ice cream that resists melting.
In a video explaining the science behind it, a seller of food chemicals shows scoops of ice cream holding their shape under hot lights. The super ingredient? Polysorbate 80.
Polysorbate 80 is an emulsifier, a chemical used to control the consistency of thousands of supermarket...Read more

'MAHA moms,' psilocybin therapy, anti-vaxxers: LA's wellness movement's path to the White House
LOS ANGELES — On Oct. 29, 2022, the universe told Dr. Casey Means her fate lay in Los Angeles.
President Donald Trump’s new pick for surgeon general wrote in her popular online newsletter of her epiphany, which came during a dawn hike among the cadmium-colored California oaks and flames of wild mustard flower painting the Topanga Canyon: �...Read more

Federal cuts ripple through a bioscience hub in rural Montana
HAMILTON, Mont. — Scientists are often careful to take off their work badges when they leave the campus of one of the nation’s top research facilities, here in southwestern Montana’s Bitterroot Valley.
It’s a reflection of the long-standing tension caused by Rocky Mountain Laboratories’ improbable location in this conservative, blue-...Read more

She survived a stroke at 21. Now, she helps other survivors find meaning in their story
The spring of Molly Buccola's senior year at Santa Clara University, she ran the Los Angeles marathon. The next month, she and her boyfriend enjoyed a fun Sunday tooling around on bikes they borrowed from Buccola's sister, Kelley Solberg, who lived nearby.
The next morning, Buccola didn't feel up to her usual 6 a.m. run, and she slept through ...Read more

Plant-based proteins may help lower high blood pressure risk
Eating more minimally processed plant-based proteins – such as beans, nuts and lentils – may lower the risk for high blood pressure, according to new research.
The study, published recently in the Journal of the American Heart Association, also suggested that minimally processed animal proteins could be included in weekly meal plans without...Read more
Farxiga Reduces Man's A1C Level Enough To Avoid Diabetes
DEAR DR. ROACH: My question is: What is the difference between prediabetes and diabetes, and which do I have? I am male, 85 years old, 170 pounds, and 6 feet and 1 inch tall. I was treated for heart disease with Coreg, Crestor, isosorbide, lisinopril and amlodipine.
About one year ago, the cardiologist added 5 mg of Farxiga for its heart and ...Read more
Screening for dry eye
In the blink of an eye, relentless screen use causes dry eye. And these days, around half of 18- to 25-year-olds suffer from the condition and 90% have at least one symptom. Those symptoms include gritty or burning eyes, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, redness, stringy mucus, itching, pain, or discomfort wearing contacts. In addition, ...Read more

Skittles removes controversial additive targeted by RFK Jr.
Mars Inc.’s Skittles candies are no longer being made with titanium dioxide, a chemical that whitens foods, brightens colors and makes candy appear shiny, the company confirmed to Bloomberg News.
The ingredient was removed from all Skittles production at the end of last year, a spokesperson said.
The additive was banned in the European ...Read more

4 changes to Medicare in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Medicare provides health care for 68.5 million beneficiaries. The One Big Beautiful Bill, passed by the House and in debate in the Senate, contains several provisions that would impact Medicare, including cuts to some programs.
The cost of the pending legislation would trigger automatic cuts to Medicare and some other programs; fortunately, ...Read more

Environmental Nutrition: Hungry for a quick Asian meal? Look no further
One of the fun things about Asian food is when you’re with friends and everyone gets to sample a little of everything. But you don’t always have the time, or budget, for such a smorgasbord. Fortunately, Asian food at the supermarket has come a long way since the canned chicken chow mein of the 1980s. Between the frozen and international ...Read more

Why you should never forget to eat before a workout
It’s no secret that exercise has a long list of health benefits, and doctors and fitness experts recommend that adults engage in some form of physical, aerobic activity every week. However, it can be unclear how to pair your food and diet with your exercise routine. Should we eat before a workout? And if so, what should we be eating? ...Read more

A liquid biopsy for metastatic prostate cancer
Metastatic prostate cancer can progress in different ways. In some men the disease advances rapidly, while other men have slower-growing cancer and a better prognosis. Researchers are developing various tools for predicting how fast prostate cancer might progress. Among the most promising are assays that count circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in ...Read more

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Why dogs are good for your health
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: We’re thinking about getting a dog. We know they’re great companions, but how are they good for your health?
ANSWER: People with dogs know the benefits of pet ownership. The unconditional love, trust and loyalty shown by your canine companions, coupled with their unbridled enthusiasm on your return home each day, is hard ...Read more
Cat's Meow
New research suggests some cats may actually have what it takes to serve as therapy animals.
An international research team found that certain cats possess specific behavioral traits that make them suitable as therapeutic companions.
These cats tend to be more social with both humans and other cats, more attention-seeking and more tolerant ...Read more

Even a little daily activity may lower heart, death risks for heart attack survivors
People who spend their days sedentary after a heart-related emergency – such as a heart attack or chest pain – may face a greater risk of another cardiac event or even death within a year than those who move even a little, according to new research.
The study found replacing just 30 minutes of sedentary time with 30 minutes of light-...Read more

Trump won't force Medicaid to cover GLP-1s for obesity. A few states are doing it anyway
CHARLESTON, S.C. — When Page Campbell’s doctor recommended she try an injectable prescription drug called Wegovy to lose weight before scheduling bariatric surgery, she readily agreed.
“I’ve struggled with my weight for so long,” said Campbell, 40, a single mother of two. “I’m not opposed to trying anything.”
In early April, ...Read more

Fire safety tips for families: Prevent burns around campfires
Campfires are a beloved part of summer — whether you're roasting marshmallows, telling stories or just enjoying the warmth. But for families with young children, it's important to be aware of the risk of burns and know how to prevent and respond to such injuries.
"It's almost a part of a life ritual," says Denise Klinkner, M.D., pediatric ...Read more
Partner Is Shy To Bring Up Spouse's Erectile Dysfunction Issues
DEAR DR. ROACH: How do I approach a problem my husband has without embarrassing him? I'm not sure why lately, but during sex, he just goes soft. I'm not sure if it's me who he's not attracted to anymore or what's going on. We have been married for over 20 years. He is 39 and in good health otherwise. I don't want to make a big deal of this, ...Read more
It's never too soon to protect yourself from dementia
You may think of Alzheimer's and dementia as something that suddenly appears when you're in your 70s or 80s. Well, think again (while you still can). A study from The Lancet Regional Health-Americas reveals that important risk factors like cardiovascular issues and blood biomarkers (tau protein and amyloid tangles) can start showing up in your ...Read more

Did Democrats try to conceal Biden's health status? What Americans said in poll
Most Americans think there was a concerted effort to hide details about former President Joe Biden’s health during the course of his presidency, according to new polling.
In the latest Economist/YouGov poll, 57% of respondents said they believe “Democrats actively tried to conceal information” from the public that pertained to Biden’s ...Read more