Health headlines: January 2025

The latest in medical and wellness news you need to know.

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Umayya Theba
January 31, 2025

Alpha lipoic acid supplements for a potent antioxidant hit

Alpha lipoic acid supplements are gaining popularity for their antioxidant properties. 

Learn what sets ALA apart from other antioxidants like Vitamin C and vitamin E, and how it supports anti-ageing, brain health, and heart health.

Alzheimer’s disease linked to dream quality and amount of REM sleep

A recent study suggests that Alzheimer’s disease may have a stronger connection to sleep than previously believed, with both sleep quality and duration playing a significant role.

Disruptions in sleep, especially during the transition to REM, may serve as early signs of cognitive decline. REM sleep is important for memory consolidation, emotional processing, and overall brain health.

Hyperpigmentation? Resveratrol a food-derived polyphenol, promotes melanosomal degradation in skin

Resveratrol, a polyphenol found in grapes and peanuts, is known for diverse biological activities, and now, its effects on dermal hyperpigmentation (so-called dark spots) have been investigated.

Read about resveratrol's ability to enhance melanosomal degradation in human dermal fibroblasts

Caffeine in your blood could affect body fat and diabetes risk, study reveals

The levels of caffeine in your blood could affect the amount of body fat you carry, a factor that in turn could determine your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.