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New blood-thinning drug cuts second stroke risk without bleeding trade-off
Research suggests the investigational drug asundexian could reduce the risk of recurrent ischemic stroke in those who have recently experienced a stroke or high risk transient ischemic attack (TIA). Unlike many existing anti-clotting treatments, it did not increase major or intracranial bleeding, addressing a major limitation of current therapies. Read more Source: Medical News Today
How physical activity is linked to well-being in daily life
Movement is good for us, as we all know. But many people do not engage in enough physical activity in their daily lives. Because knowledge of the positive effects of movement is clearly not sufficient to induce changes in behavior, science is increasingly focusing on mood and emotional factors. Read more Source: Medical Xpress
Reading, doing puzzles while sitting may help offset dementia risk
Previous research has shown that making certain unhealthy lifestyle choices, such as living a sedentary lifestyle, may increase a person’s risk for dementia. Now, a new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine says that not all sedentary activities are the same, and mentally active sedentary behaviors — such as reading a book, […]
Walking pace may outperform blood pressure and cholesterol in predicting mortality risk, study suggests
A new analysis of more than 400,000 UK adults has found that easy-to-collect measures of physical health, particularly how fast someone walks, can significantly improve predictions of mortality risk. This finding was especially strong for people already living with long-term health conditions. The study, carried out by a team of researchers at the University of […]
Waist size may be a better predictor of heart failure risk than BMI, study finds
Central obesity is when visceral fat builds up in the abdomen. Visceral fat is deep rather than near the surface and surrounds organs. A recent study explored how central obesity relates to heart failure and how inflammation plays a role in the relationship. Read more Source: Medical News Today
Welcome to allergy season. Here’s how to protect yourself
Where you live, what you’re allergic to and your lifestyle can make a big difference when it comes to the severity of your allergies. Experts say climate change is leading to longer and more intense allergy seasons, but also point out that treatments for seasonal allergies have become more effective over the last decade. Here […]
Shingles vaccine could cut risk of major cardiovascular events, research finds
Research suggests that the shingles vaccine is linked to a significantly lower risk of major cardiovascular events in people with existing heart disease. Vaccinated individuals had reduced risks across multiple outcomes, including heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and death within 1 year. Read more Source: Medical News Today
Almost half of those stopping GLP-1 weight-loss drugs keep the weight off
A real-world study followed individuals who started GLP-1 medications and discontinued them within 3 to 12 months to assess weight changes after stopping treatment. One year after discontinuation, average weight regain was small. People in the obesity group regained about 0.5%, while those in the diabetes group lost an additional 1.3% on average, though individual […]
New algorithm can better manage type 2 diabetes, study finds
A University of Virginia Center for Diabetes Technology-developed algorithm—paired with a continuous glucose monitor—can help users better manage their type 2 diabetes by recommending insulin-dose adjustments, a new study found. The paper is published in the journal Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics. Read more Source: Medical Xpress
Mediterranean diet linked to lower stroke risk in females, study finds
A new study suggests that women who closely follow a Mediterranean-style diet may have a lower risk of experiencing all major types of stroke, including ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. Read more Source: Medical News Today