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## Featured stories

- Artificial sweeteners and brain aging: What we know so far

Written by Yasemin Nicola Sakay
- Medicare costs: 3 key changes in 2026

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## In Conversation

- Artificial sweeteners and brain aging: What we know so far

In this In Conversation podcast episode, MNT discusses a study from Brazil which found links between seven artificial sweeteners and accelerated brain aging, and other possible long-term effects.
- Does the Mediterranean diet hold the key to longevity?

In this episode of In Conversation, Dr. Tom Barber, professor of endocrinology and obesity expert, helps us explore the evidence linking a Mediterranean diet to a longer, healthier life.
- Can fiber help you lose weight? Dietitian answers 5 key questions

A registered dietitian answers key questions about fiber — why we need it, how much we need to consume, whether supplements like psyllium husk can aid weight loss, and more in this podcast.
- Health misinformation and disinformation: How to avoid it

How can we learn to spot inaccurate and even malicious health information? Why do we fall so easily for false health info, and how can we update our mistaken beliefs? This In Conversation episode answer these questions with the help of Prof. Stephan Lewandowsky and Dr. Jenny Yu.

## Through My Eyes

- Through My Eyes: Stem cell donation

Written by James McIntosh
- Caring for a parent who has bipolar disorder: How I learned to…

Written by Stephanie Smith
- Through My Eyes: ADHD and avoidant restrictive eating

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- Through My Eyes: My friend, Migraine

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- Through My Eyes: Why endometriosis almost killed me

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## PAST HEADLINES

- New blood test may help diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome with 96%…

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- To reverse prediabetes, you don't need to lose fat, just shift it

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- What's your sleep profile and what does it mean for your health?

Written by Katharine Lang
- Daily calcium supplements not linked to dementia, study suggests

Written by Jessica Freeborn
- New ulcerative colitis drug Omvoh linked to sustained remission after…

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- CBD may help treat and reduce inflammation in Alzheimer's disease

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- Just 2 short bursts of exercise a day could boost heart and lung…

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- Microplastics in the gut tied to patterns seen in colorectal cancer

Written by Jessica Freeborn
- Both diet and regular sodas are linked to liver disease, new study…

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- Could just 1 course of radiotherapy help treat osteoarthritis pain?

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## Medical Myths

- Medical Myths: IBS myths and facts

In this Medical Myths feature, we look at 12 claims about irritable bowel syndrome, and whether or not they hold true. Two doctors explain why.
- Medical Myths: Endometriosis facts vs. fiction

Two medical experts help Medical News Today debunk 10 prevalent myths about endometriosis in this Medical Myths feature.
- Medical Myths: All about stroke

This Medical Myths feature looks at 10 common misconceptions about stroke, and explains, with input from a medical expert, why they are untrue.
- Medical Myths: All about COPD

Here, we address 11 myths about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Among other topics, we cover exercise, body weight, and treatments.
- Medical Myths: All about lung cancer

In this feature, we address 13 common myths and misconceptions regarding lung cancer. Among other topics, we cover smoking, pollution, and antioxidants.
- Medical Myths: All about IBD

Here, we cover 12 persistent myths surrounding IBD. Among other topics, we will discuss treatment, stress, personality, and symptoms beyond the gut.

## Honest Nutrition

- How much protein do you need to build muscle?

Written by Lindsey DeSoto, RDN, LD
- Not all plant-based diets are the same: Junk veggie food and its…

Written by Amber Charles Alexis, MSPH, RDN
- Is it better to eat several small meals or fewer larger ones?

Written by Lindsey DeSoto, RDN, LD
- Intermittent fasting: Is it all it's cracked up to be?

Written by Amber Charles Alexis, MSPH, RDN

## New Normal Health

- Did the COVID-19 pandemic lead to changes in our personality traits?

Written by Deep Shukla
- Passion, exercise, and meaningful relationships are a boon to brain…

Written by Annie Lennon
- COVID-19: Did lockdown help or hinder our creativity?

Written by Robby Berman
- Pandemic impact on mental health: A global overview

Written by Katharine Lang

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