Joint replacements are more common, and experts agree age is not a factor when considering candidates for joint replacement.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20230711/few-age-limitations-for-joint-replacement?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
All in Stride: Few Age Limitations for Joint Replacement
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20230711/few-age-limitations-for-joint-replacement?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Grab the Yogurt: Whole-Fat Dairy OK for a Heart-Healthy Diet
The finding flies in the face of U.S. and other dietary guidelines that recommend restricting whole-fat foods in favor of low-fat products.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20230711/whole-fat-dairy-ok-for-a-heart-healthy-diet?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Monday, July 10, 2023
From Health Journalist to ALS Trial Participant: My Journey
After three family members from three different generations died of ALS, I took the chance on a clinical trial to see if I had a greater risk of developing the disease.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20230710/from-health-journalist-to-als-trial-participant?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Childrens Headaches Could Be Caused by Eye Problems
About one-quarter of children in a recent study had one or more new eye-related findings that may have contributed to their headaches, researchers say.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20230710/childrens-headaches-could-be-caused-by-eye-problems?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Saturday, July 8, 2023
FDA OK of Alzheimers Drug Brings Hope Some Safety Concerns
With no cure in sight, any new approval ushers in hope, including with an agent like Leqembi that slowed progression of the disease an average of 27% in research.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20230707/approval-of-alzheimers-drug-brings-home-some-safety-concerns?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Staying Cool in Extreme Heat When the Power Fails
It’s hot as Hades and the power’s out. Now what?
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20230707/staying-cool-in-extreme-heat-when-the-power-fails?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Friday, July 7, 2023
Extreme Heat Kills: Record Temps Leave Us All Vulnerable
Humans have reached the peak of their ability to adjust to extreme heat conditions. What comes next is not pretty.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20230707/extreme-heat-kills-record-temps-leave-us-all-vulnerable?src=RSS_PUBLIC
