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	Does being obese or overweight reduce semen quality? Researchers in China found significant associations between obesity and reduced semen quality in men, with the greatest declines in those with severe obesity. The study emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy weight for male reproductive health.

	40% of US cancer cases linked to lifestyle choices Nearly 40% of cancer cases and 44% of cancer deaths in 2019 were due to modifiable risk factors, with cigarette smoking as the leading cause. This study highlights the potential to significantly reduce cancer burden through lifestyle changes.

			Study finds dried fruit consumption lowers type 2 diabetes risk Recent research shows that higher dried fruit intake is linked to a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, highlighting potential health benefits despite its sugar content.

			Do probiotics really benefit healthy people? Recent research in Advances In Nutrition reviews the benefits of probiotics for healthy individuals, highlighting evidence gaps and the need for further study to support preventive recommendations.

			Hidden threats in plant-based diets: Rising allergies to lesser-known legumes Researchers have identified emerging legume allergens like peas, lentils, and lupines, calling for more extensive studies and better diagnostics to manage increasing allergic reactions. The popularity of plant-based diets has brought new allergenic challenges to light.

	How your diet shapes your gut microbiome and impacts your health Review published in Nature Reviews Microbiology highlights how different diets impact gut microbiome health, emphasizing the need for precision nutrition to optimize health outcomes.

	Lifestyle changes can greatly reduce heart disease risk in people with high genetic risk Study highlights the significant impact of genetic risk and lifestyle on early- and late-onset cardiovascular diseases, showing that lifestyle improvements can notably reduce CVD risk, especially in high genetic risk individuals.

	New brain targets for GLP1-based obesity drugs may reduce weight without nausea Researchers identified distinct hindbrain GLP1R neurons driving satiety and aversion, offering new targets for effective, side-effect-free obesity treatments.

	Tinnitus linked to obesity and body composition in men, study finds Study finds a significant link between tinnitus and body composition, particularly highlighting higher obesity-related inflammation in men as a potential factor.

	Study finds lifelong orgasm gap influenced by age, gender, and sexual orientation Study reveals persistent disparities in orgasm rates across age, gender, and sexual orientation, highlighting the need for inclusive sexual health education and interventions.

	Omega-3 fatty acids found to significantly reduce acne in new study Recent research highlights that omega-3 fatty acids significantly reduce acne severity. Supplementation and a Mediterranean diet improved skin condition in most study participants.

	Novel insights into how exercise functions as an antidepressant Researchers from University College London propose a novel framework linking reduced inflammation and boosted dopamine transmission through exercise to alleviate depressive symptoms.

	Adopting a healthy lifestyle boosts life expectancy and cuts healthcare costs Adopting five healthy lifestyle behaviors significantly extends life expectancy and reduces healthcare costs among Taiwanese adults, a new study finds.

	Nearly half of adults and 18% of adolescents engage in gambling, study finds The prevalence of any gambling activity, specific gambling activities, risk gambling, and problematic gambling among adults and adolescents globally.

	Research reveals optimal magnesium levels could lower dementia risk Researchers found moderate evidence of a U-shaped link between serum magnesium levels and dementia, but more studies are needed to clarify magnesium's role in cognitive health.

	Study shows oral semaglutide matches DPP-4i in adherence and persistence for type 2 diabetes Researchers found that adherence and persistence in T2D patients using oral semaglutide is similar to DPP-4i, but semaglutide users required fewer concurrent medications, indicating higher long-term efficacy.

	Predicting Alzheimer's decline: New model offers personalized insights for patients Researchers developed a model to predict cognitive decline in Alzheimer's patients using clinical and biomarker data, improving personalized treatment plans.

	Accurate adiposity measurements key to tackling obesity-related diseases, study finds Accurate adiposity assessment is critical for understanding obesity-related disease risks, but current clinical measurement methods have significant limitations.

	Low-GI Mediterranean diet boosts quality of life but not sleep in diabetes-prone adults Researchers found that a low-glycemic index Mediterranean diet improves some aspects of health-related quality of life but not sleep in adults at risk for type 2 diabetes.