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13 Jul
Weight-Loss Drugs Help, But Exercise Is Still the Key to a Healthier Heart
A University of Copenhagen study followed 130 adults after weight loss and found those who exercised had healthier blood vessels and lower inflammation than those relying on weight-loss medication alone.
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Hidden Eye Damage After Mild COVID
New research suggests mild COVID can trigger lasting eye problems that standard eye exams may not detect.
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Three Million Preventable Deaths a Year: Can Healthcare Do Better?
The Hidden Toll of Preventable Medical Harm. HealthDay speaks with Dr. Mark Ramsey, CEO of the Patient Safety Movement.
What Is An Aortic Dissection? The Condition That Killed Sen. Lindsey Graham
The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham this weekend has drawn attention to a fast-moving and often fatal emergency: aortic dissection, a tear in the body's largest artery.
Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, died Saturday night at age 71. He had appeared healthy, which is part of what makes the condition so dangerous, according to <...
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Weight-Loss Drugs Help, But Exercise Is Still The Key To A Healthier Heart
Weight-loss meds are transforming obesity treatment.
But when it comes to heart health, exercise may still be the game changer.
"The study shows that while medication supports weight maintenance, it is exercise — with or without medication — that improves vascular health," said researcher Signe Torekov, a professor of bio...
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Adderall Misuse Falls Sharply Among Young Adults, Study Finds
Half as many young adults are misusing Adderall, Ritalin and other ADHD medications these days to help them remain alert at study or work, a new evidence review says.
Misuse of ADHD stimulant meds among adults under 30 fell from 7.5% in 2016 to 3.7% in 2023, researchers report in the Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology.
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Smartphones Can Increase Seniors' Risk Of Depression
Smartphones can contribute to depression among seniors, depending on how they’re using the devices, a new study says.
Older folks who compulsively use their phones to scroll news, watch videos or play games alone are more likely to withdraw from others, increasing their depression risk, researchers report in the journal JMIR Agin...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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Pro Soccer Players Show Signs Of Shrinking Brains
World Cup fever has America in its grip, as the international soccer tournament grinds steadily toward the finals.
But a new study is highlighting a darker side to the sport: the toll that soccer can take on the brains of its professional players.
Middle-aged former pro soccer players appear to suffer more shrinkage in key brain regi...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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Mild COVID Can Lead To Long-Term Hidden Eye Problems
Doctors are shedding new light on a hidden eye condition that can develop after even a mild case of COVID.
Researchers say a growing number of patients are experiencing severe eye pain, light sensitivity, trouble reading and difficulty focusing months — or even years — after infection.
Yet routine eye exams often appear n...
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