FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk said Thursday it will limit distribution of its low-dose versions of the wildly popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, to ensure that people already taking the drug will have enough supply. The medication is one of three drugs from a classContinue Reading
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Getting good sleep is an important part of wellness for many reasons, but new research suggests deep sleep may even guard against memory loss linked to Alzheimer’s. While disrupted sleep has been linked with accumulating beta-amyloid plaques in the brain faster, scientists foundContinue Reading
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Four symptoms could provide early warning of colon cancer in younger adults. Being aware of these red flags could lead to earlier detection and diagnosis for those under age 50, said researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The telltaleContinue Reading
Autism in older adults: Studies show higher rates of physical, mental ills. They faced higher risks of heart failure, COPD, osteoarthritis, anemia, self-harm, type 2 diabetes, falls, spinal issues and gastrointestinal issues. Read more Deep sleep could be a buffer against Alzheimer’s-linked memory loss. In a study, getting good amountsContinue Reading
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cancer patients have a lot to think about, but adding one more thing — lacing up their sneakers — may pay off. Two new studies suggest engaging in light or moderate exercise increases the number of cancer-destroying immune cells. At the same time,Continue Reading
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While public health officials have expressed concerns about teens vaping, a new study suggests getting more to quit may be simple. Eliminating flavored e-cigarettes may reduce the use of vapes altogether in teens and young adults, the research found. “The restriction of theContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Preliminary mortality data for 2022 finds America making its way back from the devastation of the pandemic, with a significant 5.3% decline in deaths compared to 2021. And although COVID-19 remained the fourth leading cause of death in the United States last year,Continue Reading
THURSDAY, May 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Hundreds of thousands of people are jumping on the Ozempic bandwagon and taking prescription medications to slim down, while others swear by intermittent fasting and other diet fads, but new research shows that they’re all likely barking up the wrong trees. There isn’tContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s standard for heart attack survivors to take beta blocker medications for years afterward, but a new study suggests that may be unnecessary for people who’ve had a milder heart attack. Researchers found that among heart attack survivors whose hearts still had normalContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — About a third of children with autism aren’t able to speak — but that doesn’t mean they’re unable to listen and comprehend, a new study reports. About 1 in 4 kids and teens who have autism and are minimally verbal understand significantly moreContinue Reading