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  • Blood Cancer Mutations May Actually Cause Alzheimer’s Disease
    Prevention

    Blood Cancer Mutations May Actually Cause Alzheimer’s Disease

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 12, 2026 1:00 pm

    Brain immune cells carry the same mutations as blood cancers, creating inflammation that kills neurons. Researchers at Boston Children's Hospital found something nobody expected: the…

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  • First New US Sunscreen Ingredient in 20 Years Actually Works Better
    Prevention

    First New US Sunscreen Ingredient in 20 Years Actually Works Better

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 12, 2026 8:00 am

    The FDA just approved bemotrizinol, which fixes the biggest problem with American sunscreens: lousy UVA protection. After two decades of regulatory stagnation, the FDA approved…

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  • AI Successfully Designs First Human-Tested Vaccine Against Future Viruses
    Prevention

    AI Successfully Designs First Human-Tested Vaccine Against Future Viruses

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 11, 2026 6:00 pm

    Scientists used artificial intelligence to create a vaccine that could protect against viruses that don't exist yet. For the first time, researchers have safely tested…

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  • Most Opioid Painkillers Work No Better Than Sugar Pills
    Chronic Conditions

    Most Opioid Painkillers Work No Better Than Sugar Pills

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 11, 2026 8:00 am

    The largest study ever done found prescription opioids barely outperform placebos for most pain conditions. University of Sydney researchers analyzed 59 systematic reviews covering over…

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  • Your Tea Habit Is Healthy Unless You’re Drinking It Wrong
    Nutrition

    Your Tea Habit Is Healthy Unless You’re Drinking It Wrong

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 10, 2026 6:00 pm

    Fresh-brewed tea cuts disease risk by double digits, but bottled versions can actually work against you. A major research review confirms what tea drinkers suspected:…

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  • Weight Loss Can Cut Sleep Apnea Severity in Half
    Chronic Conditions

    Weight Loss Can Cut Sleep Apnea Severity in Half

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 10, 2026 1:00 pm

    Losing 10-15% of body weight reduces sleep apnea symptoms by up to 50% in people with obesity. If you have sleep apnea and carry extra…

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  • Glucosamine Supplements May Speed Alzheimer’s Progression by 25%
    Prevention

    Glucosamine Supplements May Speed Alzheimer’s Progression by 25%

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 10, 2026 8:00 am

    New research finds people taking this common joint supplement developed dementia 25% faster than non-users. A University of Florida study tracking nearly 5,000 patients found…

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  • Why Alcohol Makes You Crave Chips, Not Vegetables
    Nutrition

    Why Alcohol Makes You Crave Chips, Not Vegetables

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 9, 2026 6:00 pm

    Your liver releases a hormone when you drink that creates savory cravings—and processed foods hijack this ancient survival mechanism. When you drink alcohol, your liver…

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  • New GLP-1 Pill Delivered 10.5% Weight Loss Without Needles
    Chronic Conditions

    New GLP-1 Pill Delivered 10.5% Weight Loss Without Needles

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 9, 2026 1:00 pm

    AstraZeneca's oral version worked as well as injections in trials, potentially opening these powerful drugs to needle-phobic patients. A new pill version of GLP-1 medication…

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  • Scientists Found New Alzheimer’s Trigger and Drug That Reverses It
    Prevention

    Scientists Found New Alzheimer’s Trigger and Drug That Reverses It

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 9, 2026 8:00 am

    Swiss researchers discovered brain cells kill themselves when a protective protein malfunctions—and created a compound that stops it. After two decades of research, scientists at…

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  • Kidney Drug Cuts Death Risk 12% Beyond Diabetics
    Chronic Conditions

    Kidney Drug Cuts Death Risk 12% Beyond Diabetics

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 8, 2026 6:00 pm

    Three major studies found finerenone protects kidneys and hearts in millions with non-diabetic kidney disease too. A kidney medication called finerenone, previously approved only for…

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  • Most People Need Better Fruits and Vegetables, Not More
    Nutrition

    Most People Need Better Fruits and Vegetables, Not More

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 8, 2026 1:00 pm

    Even if you eat your five-a-day, you're probably missing the compounds that actually protect your heart. A study of 30,000 people found that most fall…

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