Young kids who were exposed to Bisphenol A (BPA) before birth are more likely than others to have a wheeze before age five, according to a new study that found no connection to BPA exposure after birth. Many plastic and aluminum consumer products contain BPA, and most Americans have detectable …
Read More »These are the best diets of 2024, according to the annual ranking from US News
U.S. News & World Report revealed its list of the 2024 Best Diets on Jan. 3. The list was compiled in partnership with The Harris Poll, an American market research and analytics company, as well as a panel of 43 health experts. The experts included medical doctors, registered dietitian nutritionists, …
Read More »Solutions for dry winter skin
As winter settles in, many individuals experience the discomfort of dry, flaky skin due to the cold weather, low humidity and indoor heating. However, combating this seasonal skin woe is possible with an arsenal of effective solutions that focus on hydration, protection and nourishment. “To fight this cold weather is …
Read More »Girl undergoes rare surgery after infection left her unable to open her mouth
A 6-year-old girl in London became one of the youngest patients to undergo surgery to ‘unlock’ her jaw after she developed a rare condition that left her unable to open her mouth more than a few millimeters, BBC News reported. When she was 18 months old, Liliana Cernecca developed an …
Read More »Fitness expert reveals 6 pillars of strength training that older adults should master
Exercise is widely regarded as an essential component of health for older adults — particularly strength training. Health agencies recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise and at least two days of strength training exercises, which includes lifting weights or performing muscle-building activities. …
Read More »No more injections? New pill could replace Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss
An oral weight loss pill has performed well in clinical trials, positioning it as a potential alternative to injectable GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. The Eli Lilly drug, called orforglipron, demonstrated “meaningful weight loss” and cardiometabolic improvements, according to a press release. The phase 3 ATTAIN-1 trial, which was …
Read More »7 common fitness mistakes older adults make and how to avoid them for better workouts
Experts agree that exercise is vital to longevity and helps to preserve muscle mass, bone density and joint health as we age. But it’s important to approach workouts in the right way to ensure safe, optimal results. The general guideline is for healthy adults to get 150 minutes of moderate …
Read More »New MRI brain scan predicts Alzheimer's risk years before symptoms develop
Levels of iron in the brain could be a warning sign of future Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. High levels of the chemical element have been shown to increase brain toxins and trigger neurodegeneration, resulting in cognitive decline — especially when they interact with theabnormal amyloid and tau proteins …
Read More »Common vitamin shown to slash skin cancer risk in some groups, study suggests
A common vitamin could help prevent the development of skin cancer, new research suggests. The study, published in JAMA Dermatology, found a decreased risk of three types of skin cancer associated with the use of nicotinamide, which is a form of vitamin B3. The research examined the health data of …
Read More »New breast cancer drug wins FDA approval after slashing progression risk by nearly 40%
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for advanced breast cancer. Drugmaker Eli Lilly announced Sept. 25 the approval of Inluriyo, an oral estrogen receptor antagonist, to treat adults with specific types of the disease. Those types include estrogen receptor-positive (ER+), human epidermal growth factor receptor …
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