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A household sweetener could hold the potential to create an anti-cancer treatment.
New research from Hiroshima University in Japan revealed that stevia leaf extract could help fight pancreatic cancer cells.
The leaves of the stevia plant (Stevia rebaudiana) are used to make stevia extract, a naturally sweet substance commonly used as a sugar substitute.
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The study, published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, investigated the anti-cancer properties of stevia leaf extract when it is fermented with a certain strain of bacteria.
In laboratory research, the fermented extract exhibited «significantly enhanced antioxidant activity and cytotoxicity» against pancreatic cancer cells, the researchers revealed.
This led them to believe that this substance could serve as a «promising candidate for pancreatic cancer treatment.»
Paul E. Oberstein, M.D., medical oncologist and assistant director of the Pan..

The positive effects of GLP-1 medications extend beyond just diabetes control and weight loss.
GLP-1s, also known as GLP-1 agonists, are a type of drug that mimics a natural hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 that helps to regulate blood sugar levels.
Experts claim that these medications — which include semaglutide (such as Ozempic and Wegovy) or tirzepatide (Mounjaro and Zepbound) — can also help with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
POPULAR WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS SHOW PROMISING NEW POWER AGAINST DEBILITATING MIGRAINES
RA, a chronic autoimmune disease that occurs when the immune system attacks its own tissues, causes inflammation, pain and stiffness in the joints, according to Mayo Clinic.
GLP-1 medications have been found to help relieve painful arthritis symptoms, potentially through weight loss.
Various studies have shown an association between being overweight or obese and the risk of developing RA.
A 2020 study published in the journal Nature specified that having a higher body mass ind..

Aging seems to occur in a linear fashion throughout the human lifespan, from childhood to the «golden years,» but a new study has revealed one specific turning point when aging starts to accelerate in the body.
Researchers in China discovered that at around age 50, tissues and organs begin to age at a faster pace.
‘BODY CLOCK’ COULD DETERMINE BIOLOGICAL AGE AND LONGEVITY, RESEARCHERS SAY
The findings were based on a study of 516 samples taken from 13 human tissues spanning five decades.
The analysis revealed a surge at around 50 years old, led by blood vessels that are «markedly susceptible» to aging.
To understand how individual organs age, researchers also collected tissue samples from 76 Chinese organ donors between 14 and 68 years old, all of whom suffered from accidental traumatic brain injuries.
The samples covered seven systems, including cardiovascular, digestive, immune, endocrine, respiratory, integumentary (skin) and musculoskeletal, as well as blood samples.
The researcher..

As tick season continues to pick up steam across the U.S., a Maine resident has been diagnosed with a potentially serious tick-borne illness.
The adult, who lives in Hancock County, was hospitalized with Powassan virus after developing «neurological symptoms,» according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC).
Powassan virus is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected woodchuck tick, or from an infected deer, though that is less likely.
TICKS SPREAD TO NEW REGIONS ACROSS AMERICA, BRINGING DANGEROUS DISEASES AND NEED FOR VIGILANCE
Dr. Jorge P. Parada, M.D., medical advisor at the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) in Chicago, noted that the Powassan virus is rare compared to diseases like Lyme disease, but «it’s still a serious concern.»
«One of the most dangerous aspects of it is its rapid transmission,» Parada told Fox News Digital.
«Powassan can be transmitted in as little as 15 minutes after the infected tick bites, while Lyme diseas..

When it comes to declining mental health, the focus is usually on therapy, medication or lifestyle changes like exercise and mindfulness – but could the culprit be on your plate?
Experts spoke to Fox News Digital to shed light on the surprising connection between gluten, gut health and how we feel.
«Nutrition is one of the most under-appreciated factors in mental health,» said Dr. Pete Sulack, a health practitioner based in Tennessee and founder of the Be Resilient Program.
EXPERTS REVEAL 5-STEP APPROACH TO A HEALTHIER GUT AND STRONGER IMMUNITY
The food we eat directly influences the production of feel-good chemicals and inflammation levels in our body, he noted, factors that are instrumental in shaping mood, focus and emotional resilience.
Kim Kulp, registered dietitian nutritionist and owner of the Gut Health Connection in the San Francisco Bay Area, agreed, noting that a lack of nutrients in the diet means the brain isn’t getting what it needs to function at its best.
The «gut-brain..

Your heart may be older than you are, according to new research.
A study from Northwestern Medicine found that most American adults have a «heart age» that is several years older than their chronological age.
The gap is wider among men than women, the researchers found, as well as in Black and Hispanic people and those with lower education and income, according to a university press release.
FORGET 10,000 STEPS — RESEARCH REVEALS THE REAL NUMBER YOU NEED FOR BETTER HEALTH
To help people assess their own cardiac age, the researchers developed a free online tool that makes the calculation.
Using guidelines from the American Heart Association, the PREVENT Risk Age Calculator determines a person’s heart disease risk based on several factors, including blood pressure, cholesterol levels, smoking status, current medications and the presence of diabetes.
The risk level is provided as an age rather than a percentage.
«Heart age, or PREVENT age, may be particularly useful for patients and clini..

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Experts agree that seven to nine hours of sleep is ideal for most adults — but when it comes to your health, the total number of hours might not be the most important factor.
In a major new study led by teams from Peking University and Army Medical University, sleep irregularity has been linked to an increased risk of 172 different diseases.
The researchers analyzed nearly seven years of UK Biobank sleep data from 88,461 adults averaging 62 years of age, focusing on multiple traits that included nocturnal sleep duration, sleep onset timing, sleep rhythm and sleep fragmentation, according to a press release.
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They then compared that data to disease outcomes from the National Health Service, the Cancer Registry and the National Death Index.
They found that for 92 diseases — Parkinson’s disease and acute kidney failure — 20% of the risk was tied to poor sleep behavior.
Forty-two diseases were linked to at least double ..

Watermelon for weight loss is a new trend that’s taking off on TikTok.
The watermelon diet is billed as a weight-loss and detox method that is attempted for several days in a row – some people commit to it for three, five or even seven days.
On TikTok, multiple creators have documented their experiences with this technique, marking several pounds of weight loss at the end of their «fast.»
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While watermelon is great for hydration and can be a healthy snack option, some warn that limiting the body to low-calorie fruit can pose risks.
Dr. Mark Hyman, a Texas-based physician and co-founder at Function Health, commented on this trend in an interview with Fox News Digital.
«The watermelon diet is the latest in a long line of trendy quick fixes — and while watermelon is a delicious and hydrating fruit, turning it into the centerpiece of a restrictive diet is not only unsustainable, but it can actually backf..

Dental floss could eventually do much more than improve oral hygiene.
A new study led by Texas Tech University and the University of North Carolina suggests that the thin filament could eventually double as a vaccine mechanism.
In animal models, the researchers showed that dental floss can effectively release vaccines through the tissue between the teeth and gums, according to a press release.
SCIENTISTS CRACK THE CODE ON NEW VACCINE FOR DEADLY PLAGUE BACTERIA
In the study, the flossing technique triggered the production of antibodies in «mucosal surfaces,» such as the lining of the nose and lungs, the release stated.
The findings were published in the journal Nature Biomedical Engineering.
«Mucosal surfaces are important, because they are a source of entry for pathogens, such as influenza and COVID,» said co-author Harvinder Singh Gill, professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at North Carolina State University, in the release.
With the traditional method of injecting vacci..