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Older Americans in Senior Housing Have Better Health Than Those Living at Home
Moving to a senior housing community could improve an aging person’s health Older adults in senior housing are less vulnerable to illness and accidents and receive more home health care They also live slightly longer than seniors who stay out in the community MONDAY, June 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Independent living is important for seniors, but a new study shows it might not be the best thing for their health.
Timing of Chemo Could Be Key to Pancreatic Cancer Outcomes
Pancreatic cancer is only operable in between 15 and 20% of cases For these patients, giving chemo both before and after the surgery may optimize outcomes In a small study, 59% of patients who underwent this approach lived at least two years after their surgery MONDAY, June 24, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Giving people with pancreatic cancer chemotherapy both before and after a tumor-removing surgery brought better outcomes than if they got the drugs only after the surgery, new research shows.
Anti- Seizure Meds Are Crucial, But Can Trigger Severe Reactions
A few simple steps can keep people prescribed anti-seizure drugs from suffering potentially serious side effects As many as 16% of patients develop a rash from taking the drugs In about 5% of those cases, the rashes are linked to a life-threatening condition that will require hospitalization MONDAY, June 24, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Specific steps can be taken to reduce the risk of potentially fatal reactions to anti-seizure medications, researchers report in a new review.
Why Are Brain Tumors More Deadly for Kids in Poorer Neighborhoods?
Children with inoperable brain tumors die sooner if they live in a poorer neighborhood Kids from wealthy neighborhoods survived more than twice as long as those from poor areas Less education also had an impact on a child’s treatment MONDAY, June 24, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. children with inoperable brain tumors appear to die sooner and find it harder to get care if they live in poorer neighborhoods, a new study finds.
Dad Facts: What Men Need to Know About Their Fertility
SUNDAY, June 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) — When a couple can't get pregnant, the focus is often on the prospective mom, but that needs to change, a Houston urologist says. "Both partners need evaluation," said Dr. Larry Lipschultz, a professor of urology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. "With fertility, you can't finger point. It's not a male or female problem as much as it needs to be considered a couple's problem." Men who are infertile have no way to know unless they've had specific surgeries or an accident involving their testicles. The only sign is being unable to get a woman pregnant. A fertility test can confirm this. Once a man hits his 50s, his fertility drops. It's not as dramatic a decline as that which a woman experiences during menopause -- rather, it happens little by little.
Plane Hygiene: Staying Healthy at 35,000 Feet
SATURDAY, June 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The pandemic highlighted the risk that air travel carries for the spread of infectious diseases, and that risk remains even though the health emergency has passed. “Airplanes have many touch points that are perfect for the transfer of bacteria or viruses,” said Dr. Mike Ren, an assistant professor of family and community medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. “You don’t want to get sick while on vacation and prevent your chance for relaxation or come back with a cold or something worse.” The risk of catching a cold or flu starts even before a person boards their flight, Ren said. Ride-sharing services transport hundreds of strangers each day, and thousands pass through airports on their way to and from their terminal.
GLP-1 Medicine Mounjaro May Be First Drug to Ease Sleep Apnea
A diabetes & weight loss drug has been shown to help obese people who have sleep apnea The finding could be good news for people who don't like wearing a CPAP mask to bed Researchers hailed the finding as a milestone in treatment of both sleep apnea and obesity FRIDAY, June 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A medication used to manage type 2 diabetes has been found effective in treating sleep apnea.
Walking May Be the Best Medicine for Low Back Pain
Simply walking may be the best ‘medicine’ for low back pain. The condition, which impacts about 800 million people worldwide, is a leading cause of disability and reduced quality of life. Exercise and education are commonly prescribed, but researchers say cost is sometimes a roadblock for patients. In a new study, they looked at whether walking could be an effective, accessible and free solution. 701 patients who recently recovered from an episode of low back pain were randomly assigned to either an individualized walking program or therapist-guided education sessions.
WHO, Lilly Issue Warnings About Fake Weight-Loss Drugs
FRIDAY, June 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Both the World Health Organization and Eli Lilly warned Thursday that consumers should avoid fake versions of weight-loss drugs that are circulating in numerous countries. The WHO warning said that the international health agency has fielded several reports of fake semaglutide -- the active ingredient in Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy and Ozempic -- in all geographic regions of the world since 2022. “WHO advises healthcare professionals, regulatory authorities and the public be aware of these falsified batches of medicines,” Dr. Yukiko Nakatani, WHO Assistant Director-General for Access to Medicines and Health Products, said in the warning. “We call on stakeholders to stop any usage of suspicious medicines and report to relevant authorities.” Meanwhile, Lilly said in an open letter that it was “deeply concerned” about phony or compounded versions of tirzepatide, the active ingredient in the Lilly weight-loss drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound.
U.S. Gun Injury Rates in 2023 Topped Pre-Pandemic Levels
FRIDAY, June 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- For the fourth year in a row, rates of gun injuries stayed above levels seen before the pandemic, a new government report shows. Race played a key role in who saw those higher rates of gun violence in 2023, the researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted. "Annual rates among Black and Hispanic persons remained elevated through 2023; by 2023 rates in other racial and ethnic groups returned to pre-pandemic levels," the study authors reported Thursday in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Socioeconomics also mattered.
What Makes for Resilient People? The Brain & the Gut Hold Clues
The bacteria living in the guts of resilient people are different from those in other folks, a new study shows Their gut microbes are tied to lower inflammation The findings show that resilience is a "whole-body" phenomenon, researchers say, and could lead to new interventions FRIDAY, June 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Can you trust your gut?
New Hope for People With Aggressive Form of Lymphoma
A experimental five-drug combo is significantly improving outcomes for patients with an aggressive cancer of the immune system Some patients with aggressive B-cell lymphoma achieved full remission, researchers say Study participants either had recurrent cancer or were no longer responding to treatment FRIDAY, June 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- An experimental cancer treatment regimen is achieving full remissions in some patients with aggressive B-cell lymphoma, researchers report.
Modifying Homes for Stroke Survivors Helps Them Stay Independent
Stroke survivors often struggle to live independently, and 1 in 8 die within a year Outfitting their homes with safety gear can help more live on their own, new research shows Equipping survivors with problem-solving skills is also key FRIDAY, June 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Everyday tasks like taking a shower or navigating stairs can be risky business for folks in the aftermath of a stroke.
Looking for Good Info on Vasectomy? Skip 'the Snip' on TikTok
Top sites on TikTok focused on vasectomy have gotten over 353 million views, but the info on the sites is of poor quality Only a small fraction of these sites were written by a health professional Many downplay the effectiveness of the male contraceptive procedure, researchers said FRIDAY, June 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Men looking to limit their odds for fatherhood probably have questions about vasectomy.
Surgery Helps Young Kids With Cerebral Palsy Walk, Regardless of Age
Older kids with cerebral palsy can get good results from corrective surgery, a preliminary study shows The procedure is typically done between 7 and 10 years of age But it also helped patients as old as 21, researchers said FRIDAY, June 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A surgery that helps 7- to 10-year-olds with cerebral palsy walk also helps older kids and teens with the condition, a groundbreaking study shows.
An OTC Supplement Might Aid Walking in Folks With Leg Artery Illness
Peripheral artery disease affects millions, limiting their ability to walk A small, new study suggests that a supplement called nicotinamide riboside might help The drug ups energy production by cells, and that may have improved walking endurance in people with PAD, a trial found FRIDAY, June 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A form of vitamin B3 that folks can buy over the counter could help improve walking ability when peripheral artery disease (PAD) strikes, new research suggests.
Robust Gut Microbiome Can Help You Fight Infections
Certain gut bacteria play a key role in a person's risk for infection Those that produce a beneficial fatty acid called butyrate help prevent infection, researchers report The findings pave the way for predicting one's personal risk FRIDAY, June 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The bacteria colonizing your bowels play a key part in your risk for infection, new research shows.
Wild Chimpanzees May Practice Natural Medicine
There's good evidence that chimpanzees in the wild are playing doctor with the medicinal plants around them Many of the plants had anti-inflammatory or anti-bacterial properties The findings could even point to effective new drugs for use in people FRIDAY, June 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- They aren't exactly ready to open a jungle clinic, but new research suggests wild chimpanzees are practicing a kind of medicine.
High Rates of Loneliness Seen Among Bisexual and Transgender People
New data suggests that adults who identify as bisexual or transgender are more prone to loneliness than straight people Stress and depression were also found more often among bisexual or transgender people Making spaces more inclusive, accepting and supportive could chage all this, researchers said THURSDAY, June 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Transgender and bisexual adults have rates of loneliness that are much higher than that of cisgender and heterosexual people, new data shows.
Will Adding Nuts to Your Diet Help You Lose Weight?
If you’re trying to drop a few pounds, adding nuts to your diet may help you achieve your goal. A new study finds including nuts in a reduced-calorie diet won’t impede weight loss and may in fact promote it. Researchers reviewed data from 7 clinical trials that included hundreds of overweight or obese adults who were monitored from 4 to 52 weeks. The results…. None of the trials found nuts had a negative impact on weight loss, but four of them did show something positive. Participants who ate 1.5 to 3 ounces of almonds, peanuts, pistachios or walnuts daily lost more weight than those who ate none. People on ‘nut-enriched’ diets lost an extra 3 to 16 pounds.
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