Barbara Roberts has lived with HIV for 30 years. Now, a new FDA-approved medication is changing how she manages it at the age of 74. Share on PinterestBarbara Roberts (pictured above) was diagnosed with HIV at the age of 44. Today, at 74, she continues thriving with the help of a new FDA-approved medication. In […]
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New Drug Reduces Breast Density With Fewer Side Effects
Share on PinterestNew research found that the drug endoxifen reduced mammographic breast density with fewer side effects. praetorianphoto/Getty Images A study has found promising results with the breast cancer prevention drug (Z)-endoxifen. The drug reduced breast density safely and with fewer side effects than tamoxifen. It also had fewer troublesome side effects than this standard […]
Read MoreFDA Blocks COVID-19, Shingles Vaccine Safety Studies: Experts React
Share on PinterestThe FDA has blocked the publication of COVID-19 and shingles vaccine safety studies. What does this mean for public health? Image credit: Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has blocked the publication of COVID-19 and shingles vaccine safety studies, citing concerns over their conclusions. Experts question the decision […]
Read MoreAnother Study Finds Ultra-Processed Foods Raise Risk
Share on PinterestEuropean scientists are advocating for more education on the health harms of ultra-processed foods. Trinette Reed/Stocksy European scientists say ultra-processed foods increase the risks of a variety of health ailments, particularly heart disease. They recommend that medical professionals discuss the health dangers of ultra-processed foods with their patients. Experts agree that doctors should […]
Read MoreAssociation between type 2 diabetes mellitus and psychosocial burdens in older adults in Germany: findings from the longitudinal Gesundheit 65+ study
Introduction This study investigates the association between type 2 diabetes mellitus and six psychosocial burdens (depressive symptoms, loneliness, and low levels of energy, life satisfaction, satisfaction with one’s activity level, and perceived social support) among older adults, using data from the population-based longitudinal study Gesundheit 65+ in Germany. Research design and methods Data were collected […]
Read MoreDolly Parton Updates Fans on ‘Serious Business’ About Her Health
Share on PinterestNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JUNE 06: Dolly Parton speaks onstage during Kicking Off CMA Fest: A Special Conversation With Dolly Parton Hosted By Rachel Smith at Music City Center on June 06, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/WireImage) Dolly Parton shared a new health update with fans in an Instagram video. Though […]
Read More‘Office Air Theory’ Is Going Viral on TikTok. What Is It?
Share on PinterestA new viral theory circulating on social media platforms claims ‘office air’ can negatively affect the health and appearance of your skin and hair. Mihajlo Ckovric/Stocksy “Office Air Theory” is trending on social media, with claims that office environments can negatively impact skin and hair throughout the day. Experts say there is some […]
Read MoreAcylcarnitines and prediction of renal function decline in type 2 diabetes
Introduction We comprehensively investigated whether serum acylcarnitine levels are associated with and predict the decline of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in type 2 diabetes. Research design and methods Two cohorts of patients with type 2 diabetes were investigated: a subset of the aggregate Gargano Mortality Study (aGMS, n=575; 9 years of median follow-up; mean age=60.9±9.8; […]
Read MoreThe Ozempic Pill Has Arrived. Here’s Who It’s for, Plus How to Get It
Share on PinterestOzempic is now available as a reformulated oral tablet for people with type 2 diabetes. Image courtesy of Novo Nordisk The GLP-1 medication Ozempic is now available in pill form for people with type 2 diabetes. The oral tablet is a reformulated version of the current Rybelsus pill but comes in smaller doses. […]
Read MoreRare Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship in Atlantic Linked to 3 Deaths
Share on PinterestThree passengers have died and several others have fallen ill aboard a cruise ship in a deadly hantavirus outbreak. AFP via Getty Images A cluster of three deaths among cruise ship passengers has raised concerns about a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. A suspected 7 cases have […]
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