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Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion

Flu vaccinations are beginning and COVID-19 shots are starting to arrive after the Food and Drug Administration approved this year’s updated versions last week. Winter also brings another vaccine-preventable risk called RSV. Exactly who should get one or all of these vaccines, and when? Read more Source: Medical Xpress

I’m trying to lose weight. Will exercising make me hungrier and eat more?

In the short term, a bout of exercise can actually suppress appetite. A meta-analysis of 20 studies found exercise reduced the hunger hormone ghrelin while increasing hormones associated with fullness, including PYY, GLP-1 and pancreatic polypeptide. Read more Source: Medical Xpress

Memory decline may begin as early as middle age, a new study suggests

As we age, it is not uncommon to experience subtle cognitive changes, such as forgetfulness and subtle memory loss. Much of this is due to changes in the brain as we age, especially to areas like the hippocampus, which is involved in memory. Now a new study published in the journal Cerebral Cortex reports that […]

Second-hand smoke causes nearly 1.7M deaths globally: Study

More than 2.7 billion people, including children, were exposed to secondhand smoke globally, contributing to nearly 1.7 million deaths in 2023, according to a study published Tuesday in The Lancet Public Health. Read more Source: Medical Xpress

Popular chewing gum sweetener linked to higher heart attack risk, study finds

A new study found an association between levels of xylitol in the blood and an increased risk of heart attacks, stroke, and death from cardiovascular events. Read more Source: Medical News Today

Study finds longer periods of air pollution exposure can stress the heart

As the heat of late summer leads to increased air quality alerts, those with cardiovascular conditions or who are outdoors for long periods may want to take note. University of Louisville researchers have discovered that longer exposure to air pollution has measurable negative effects on the heart and overall health. Read more Source: Medical Xpress

Updated guidelines offer adults more options for preventing migraine

The American Academy of Neurology and the American Headache Society have updated their migraine prevention recommendations for adults, replacing the 2012 guidance. The guideline advises preventive medication to adults with 4 or more migraine days per month, 4 or more moderate-to-severe headache days per month, or migraine that interferes with work or daily activities. Read […]

Can a Blood Test Predict Alzheimer’s Disease Before It Begins?

High blood levels of the protein p-tau217 in otherwise healthy older adults can signal a much higher chance of developing cognitive impairment years before any memory or thinking problems show up, according to new findings. Read more Source: HealthCentral

8 Missed Insulin Dose Symptoms to Know

Everyone misses a dose now and then. With low insulin, however, you should be aware of which symptoms to take seriously, and what to do if your levels get too low. Read more Source: HealthCentral

Almost 90% of heart disease deaths linked to preventable factors, study finds

As of 2021, more than 254 million people globally were living with ischemic heart disease. Previous studies show there are several modifiable risk factors for coronary artery disease. A new study found that over the last 33 years, these modifiable risk factors have helped to prevent deaths caused by ischemic heart disease. Read more Source: […]