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- All in Stride: Few Age Limitations for Joint ReplacementJoint replacements are more common, and experts agree age is not a factor when considering candidates for joint replacement.
- The Link Between Anemia and Alzheimer’s: What to KnowAround 10% of people over 65 in the U.S. have anemia, or an iron deficiency in their blood. This is an important statistic, because researchers now believe that anemia may have a significant connection to Alzheimer's disease. Here's what to know.
- With Some Chronic Conditions, Less Exercise Needed For DepressionJust 20 minutes of moderate activity a day for five days a week can significantly lower symptoms of depression in older adults with ailments like diabetes, heart disease, and chronic pain, says the study published this week in JAMA Network Open.
- From Health Journalist to ALS Trial Participant: My JourneyAfter three family members from three different generations died of ALS, I took the chance on a clinical trial to see if I had a greater risk of developing the disease.
- Children’s Headaches Could Be Caused by Eye ProblemsAbout one-quarter of children in a recent study had one or more new eye-related findings that may have contributed to their headaches, researchers say.
- Semaglutide ‘Highly Effective’ for Weight Loss in Teens: StudyAlmost half of teenagers with obesity taking the popular drug semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) lost enough weight over almost a year and a half to move to an overweight or healthy body mass index, or BMI, category.
- New Air Monitor Can Detect COVID Virus in 5 MinutesAn air monitor made by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis can detect the COVID-19 virus in a room with an infected person within 5 minutes.
- Biodegradable Brain Implant Delivers Life-Saving Cancer Meds New advance builds on the rapidly growing field of ultrasound therapy.
- Child Abuse Memories May Affect Mental Health More Than the AbuseA person’s memories of childhood abuse or neglect may have a stronger impact on subsequent mental health than the experience itself, says a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry.
- Staying Cool in Extreme Heat When the Power FailsIt’s hot as Hades and the power’s out. Now what?
- Extreme Heat Kills: Record Temps Leave Us All VulnerableHumans have reached the peak of their ability to adjust to extreme heat conditions. What comes next is not pretty.
- FDA OK of Alzheimer’s Drug Brings Hope, Some Safety ConcernsWith no cure in sight, any new approval ushers in hope, including with an agent like Leqembi that slowed progression of the disease an average of 27% in research.
- New Study Links Maternal THC Use to Autism, ADHDResearchers have found that consuming THC, the active ingredient in marijuana and cannabis products, during pregnancy can lead to genetic changes during a baby’s growth in the womb that are consistent with those seen in people with autism spectrum and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders.
- Rapid Dementia Onset Linked to Atrial Fibrillation in WomenWomen with a common heart rhythm problem called atrial fibrillation are more likely to develop dementia, and the severity of their dementia progresses more quickly for women than it does for men, according to a new study.
- Contaminated Waters Found at Nearly Half of U.S. Beaches A report from an environmental group says about half the beaches in the United States had at least one day when water contamination levels hit potentially unsafe levels in 2022.
- Is BMI Flawed as a Measure of Overall Health? New research takes aim at the long-standing measurement of health.
- CDC Cutting Money to States for Childhood Vaccine ProgramsThe CDC is cutting money for state childhood vaccination programs, according to an agency email. The cut comes from a federal immunization grant, given in the last year, that supports childhood vaccines.
- FDA Approves New Drug to Slow Alzheimer’s DiseaseStudy data shows the drug may slow Alzheimer’s progression by 27% over 18 months.
- Dementia Risk Linked to Cholesterol Fluctuations: StudyOlder people who have large changes in the amount of fat in their blood may have a higher risk of getting dementia, a new study shows.
- Loneliness Epidemic Tied to Cancer, Dementia, Other DiseasesLoneliness, once considered a mere longing for connection, is gaining recognition from doctors and scientists as something much more dangerous: a risk for heart disease, dementia, certain cancers, and even death.
- Nearly Half of U.S. Drinking Water Has 'Forever Chemicals': StudyA new government estimate says at least 45% of the tap water in the U.S. contains PFAS, which are substances also known as “forever chemicals.”
- Don’t Give Caffeine Too Much Credit, Coffee Study SuggestsA new study suggests that coffee may be superior to other caffeine sources when it comes to priming the brain for a productive, action-packed day.
- Treating Obesity: Will New Drugs End the Crisis?Doctors and researchers have been trying to end the obesity epidemic for decades – and failed. Can a new set of effective drugs – Wegovy, Ozempic, and others to come – finally succeed?
- Solving Obesity: New Drugs Can’t Change How Little We KnowIt sounds simple, but the obesity crisis may be one of the most complicated medical problems humans have ever faced. Understanding why we gain weight in the first place may be the key to reclaiming our collective health.
- ‘Seeing’ Obesity: How Doctors and Patients Can Do BetterObesity treatments are more advanced than ever, but the people who need them most can be reluctant to seek care, and may not get the most comprehensive care when they do come in. Here’s why – and what can change.
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