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Five things to know about bird flu

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As a new virus takes center stage at the heart of a global outbreak, it’s easy to get flashbacks of March 2020. Read more Source: Medical Xpress

Study finds poor muscle health is common in people living with obesity, increases risk of early death

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New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12–15 May) has found that poor muscle health is associated with a higher risk of an early death in people living with obesity. Read more Source: Medical Xpress

Treating Crohn’s Sooner, More Aggressively Greatly Improves Outcomes: Study

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In a finding that suggests sooner is better than later, a new trial shows that giving advanced treatment early to Crohn’s patients can dramatically improve their gut health. About 80% of those who got therapy with an immune-suppressing drug called infliximab shortly after their Crohn’s diagnosis experienced an improvement in their symptoms and inflammatory markers […]

8-hour time-restricted eating linked to a 91% higher risk of cardiovascular death

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Restricting eating to a brief 8-hour window daily could result in a higher risk of death from heart attack and stroke, according to a new study. Researchers report that people who practice this time-restricted eating plan also had poorer outcomes if they had existing cardiovascular disease or cancer. Read more Source: Medical News Today

Nerve Treatment Could Help Ease Diabetic Neuropathy

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A surgical treatment used to treat conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and back sciatica might also help relieve the pain of patients with diabetic neuropathy, a new study finds. Read more Source: HealthDay

New studies suggest millions with mild cognitive impairment go undiagnosed, often until it’s too late

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Mild cognitive impairment—an early stage of dementia—is widely underdiagnosed in people 65 and older. That is the key takeaway of two recent studies Read more Source: Medical Xpress

Do You Need to Take Supplements If You Eat a Healthy Diet?

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Vitamin supplements are a big business, with Americans spending roughly $45 billion out of more than $177 billion worldwide on pills, gummies and powders meant to boost health. Read more Source: HealthDay

Can I get sick from my pet?

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Cuddly, friendly, fun: Your pet brings so much to your life, but experts warn that, in rare cases, they can also bring illness. Read more Source: Medical Xpress

Efficacy and safety of tirzepatide in overweight and obese individuals with type 1 diabetes

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A new study published in the journal Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics has evaluated the use of tirzepatide in overweight/obese adults with type 1 diabetes. Tirzepatide is approved for managing type 2 diabetes. It improves glucose control, facilitates weight loss, and improves cardiovascular disease outcomes. Read more Source: Medical Xpress

Analysis shows adults younger than 40 with ideal heart health had lower heart disease, stroke and kidney disease risk

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An analysis of health data for nearly 4 million young adults in Korea found that those who had ideal cardiovascular health had about a 65% lower risk of developing heart disease, stroke or kidney disease later in life compared to people with low heart health scores, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart […]