Your Body's 'Biomolecular' Makeup Shifts in Your 40s and 60s
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Aging, at least when it comes to your molecules and microbiome, isn't a steady, even process, new research suggests. The body undergoes peak changes in this regard during the mid-40s and the 60s. These changes can affect health and might be due to a mix of genetics and lifestyle. WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Aging Americans, you ...
Red Meat Linked to Higher Odds for Type 2 Diabetes - HealthDay
WEBWEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Eating red meat and processed meat can increase a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new review finds. Regularly eating 50 grams of processed meat a day -- the equivalent of two slices of ham -- increased by 15% a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes within the next 10 years ...
FDA Could OK Fall COVID Shots as Early as This Week - HealthDay
WEBTUESDAY, Aug. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Updated shots you could use this fall to shield against COVID-19 infection may receive approval this week. Two sources familiar with the issue told CNN that updated mRNA vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer that target a variant of the virus called KP.2 could be greenlit as early as this week.
Marriage Can Really Boost a Man's Health
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Marriage can boost the health of aging men, but not women, new research suggests. Single women had twice the odds for 'optimal aging' as formerly married women did. Social engagement and healthy lifestyles also helped folks over 60 age well. THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A wedding band may be good medicine for men as they age, but ...
How to Stop Stomach Pain From Ibuprofen & Other NSAIDs
WEBSep 25, 2023 · Consider medications that reduce stomach irritation such as misoprostol (Cytotec), or a proton pump inhibitor such as omeprazole (Prilosec), esomeprazole (Nexium), pantoprazole (Protonix), lansoprazole (Prevacid), or rabeprazole (AcipHex) Take NSAIDs with food or a glass of milk. Taking NSAIDs with a …
Study Tracks Masturbation Trends Among U.S. Teens - HealthDay
WEBAug 1, 2011 · For both sexes, the likelihood of engaging in masturbation appeared to increase with age. Among boys between the ages of 14 and 17 the percentage of those who had masturbated at least once rose from about 63 to 80 percent. Among girls, those figures were lower but still followed an upward slope, rising from about 43 percent to 58 percent across ...
ADHD in Children: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatments
WEBJan 10, 2024 · ADHD is caused by differences in the organization of the brain. ADHD is largely genetic, meaning it is inherited through families or related to spontaneous changes in the DNA. Some non-genetic causes of ADHD include prenatal exposure to alcohol and brain injury (e.g., stroke, seizures, severe concussion).
Ozempic Helps the Heart, Even in Patients With Heart Failure
WEBFRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Research has already proven that the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy (semaglutide) can slash a person's odds for heart attacks and strokes, and now more data from the same trial suggests that's even true for very ill patients with heart failure.. The finding also helps clear up a concern around the use of Wegovy in these patients, added study lead ...
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Causes, Symptoms
WEBAug 23, 2024 · Here are the symptoms of GERD, according to the Cleveland Clinic: Heartburn. Regurgitation (food comes back into your mouth from the esophagus) The feeling of food caught in your throat. Coughing (a GERD cough is caused by the acid irritating the throat) Chest pain (GERD chest pain is cause by the acid irritating the esophagus) Problems ...
What to Do for a Blow to the Abdomen, According to a Doctor
WEBAug 18, 2023 · Apply pressure: If there's an open wound, gently apply pressure with a clean cloth to control bleeding. Monitor breathing: Keep an eye on their breathing and stay prepared to perform CPR if needed. Don't offer food or drink: Avoid giving anything to eat or drink to prevent making their condition worse.