Health

Summary: A newly developed blood-based test reveals changes in hippocampal neurogenesis up to 3.5 years before a clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Source: King’s College London New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London has established a blood-based test that could be used to predict the risk of …

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Peloton’s Leanne Hainsby has been quietly battling breast cancer since August, she announced on social media Friday. Hainsby described at length the treatments she’s been receiving after one doctor first dismissed the lump she discovered, sharing that she’s been through 12 weeks of chemotherapy and will begin radiation. “I would teach my Wednesday morning LIVE …

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New data from the American Heart Association highlights the major impact COVID-19 had on cardiovascular health and death rates during the first year of the pandemic. At least 928,741 Americans died from cardiovascular disease-related causes in 2020, the annual statistical report revealed. That represents the largest one-year increase since 2015 and tops the previous high …

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Just a QUARTER of Americans are getting the bare minimum amount of recommended exercise each week, new CDC report finds… are YOU one of them? Less than 28 percent of Americans meet weekly HHS fitness goals, CDC reports  Not even half of the population meets even one of the two goals set by officials The …

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Taking time out to detox your body can help you feel better after overindulging and — if you do it in a healthy, intentional way — can also help you make healthier long-term decisions. The truth is that bouncing back from the holidays, a weekend of indulging or basically any event can be a hard …

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Doctors arranged an ultrasound scan for Chloe Etheridge (not pictured), which found two tumors on her ovaries.Getty Images A woman, 24, found out she had ovarian cancer after her stomach pain got so bad she went to the ER. Doctors arranged for an ultrasound scan, which found two tumors on Chloe Etheridge’s ovaries. Etheridge told …

A 24-year-old says she ‘ignored’ her bloating and stomach pain until it got so bad she went to the ER. Doctors diagnosed her with ovarian cancer. Read More »

Summary: Long-term, continuous marriage from mid-life to old age is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia. Source: NTNU If you are married continuously for many years in midlife, you have a lower risk of developing dementia in old age, according to a recently published study based on data from HUNT Study health surveys …

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A study recently published in the journal Aging Cell found that administering rilmenidine, a medication used to treat hypertension, to animals at both young and older ages increases lifespan and enhances overall health markers, similar to the effects of caloric restriction. Researchers have discovered that the hypertension drug rilmenidine can extend lifespan and slow aging. …

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If you’re in your mid-30s, menopause is probably the last thing on your mind—just a distant, “I’m in my 40s” kind of thing, like shopping for reading glasses or watching HGTV. But if you notice that your periods are starting to veer off schedule, or you’re struggling to sleep, breaking out like a teenager, or …

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A woman has opened up about how crying over a breakup triggered a migraine that led doctors to discover two blood clots in her brain, saying she unknowingly had a minor stroke the week before and could have died.  Liv, 24, from Texas, shared an abbreviated version of her shocking story in a now-viral video that …

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Blood-based test could detect Alzheimer’s disease early, study suggests A new test analysing components in the blood could detect Alzheimer’s early  King’s College London established the test to predict the risk of condition The study could detect changes three and a half years before typical diagnosis By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 01:02 GMT, 27 January …

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Summary: People with diabetes who experience low blood sugar are more likely to experience worsening diabetic retinopathy. Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine People with diabetes who experience periods of low blood sugar—a common occurrence in those new to blood sugar management—are more likely to have worsening diabetic eye disease. Now, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine say …

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The term “Ozempic face” has been coined and used on social media to describe what some people say is an aged or gaunt look on the faces of people who use the medication. The hashtag #Ozempicface delivers dozens of results on social media platforms like TikTok, and some dermatologists say they are seeing the phenomenon …

What to know about ‘Ozempic face’ as some users claim popular diabetes drugs used for weight loss leave them looking gaunt Read More »

Doctors demand end to COVID-related mandates Dr. Meryl Nass and Children’s Health Defense Organizer Michael Kane joined ‘Fox & Friends First’ to discuss why they decided to author a letter demanding an end to the mandates.  Healthy British residents under 50 will no longer be able to get COVID-19 boosters beginning next month, according to …

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It’s sobering news for the rosy-cheeked drinker. If you’ve knocked back a few and feel a warm flush creep up your face and ears, you’re not alone. While often thought of as annoying rather than dangerous, alcohol flush may be a sign of something more serious brewing beneath the surface, a new study suggests. Roughly …

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Autism rates in the Big Apple have ballooned at a baffling rate. Instances of Autism Spectrum Disorder have tripled in the New York-New Jersey metro area — from 1% of the population in 2000 to 3% in 2016. That’s largely due to a growing number of diagnoses of children without intellectual disabilities, said researchers at …

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Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes widespread pain, fatigue, sleep problems, as well as mental and emotional distress. It can significantly affect daily life and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. an estimated 4 million Americans have it, including Lady Gaga –real name Stefani Germanotta, who has been open about her struggles. …

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AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Humanity has been enthralled by the notion of immortality for as long as we’ve walked the Earth. It’s a captivating idea, but ask yourself, would you really want to live forever? Eternity is bound to get boring eventually, but pretty much everyone will agree they’d like to live a long, full life. …

A cancer drug improved the health, lifespans of elderly mice without the disease. Could it do the same for humans? Read More »