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Stroke rates are rising, especially among the young
Medical Xpress· 20 hours agoThe rate at which Americans under the age of 65 suffered a stroke rose by about 15% between 2011 and 2022, new government data shows. Stroke remains the...
Bird flu questions linger with 2nd case
Politico· 2 days agoVern Buchanan (R-Fla.), chair of the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, and Gwen Moore (D-Wis.), aims to tackle the obesity epidemic, focusing on prevention ...
Ozempic reduces risk of serious illness and death in people with diabetes and kidney disease, study...
KION 46 Salinas· 24 hours agoDiabetes is a key risk factor for kidney disease, which is one of the leading causes of death in the...
Prescriptions for Ozempic and Similar Drugs Up 600% in Teens and Young Adults
People Magazine· 2 days agoThe number of young adults and adolescents being prescribed Ozempic and similar drugs has...
Why Utahns love Twinkle Beds
KSL Salt Lake City· 1 day agoThe problem is that while most stores allow you to test one out for a few minutes, it just won't give you a realistic sense of how it will feel after a...
Colon cancer event in Gainesville features survivors educating others
The Gainesville Sun via Yahoo News· 5 days agoColorectal cancer is a disease in which cells in the colon or rectum grow out of control. The colon...
Use of Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs soars among kids and young adults
KSL Salt Lake City· 2 days agoAt 17, Israel McKenzie was so burdened by obesity that he stopped going to high school in person and...
Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather
WINK TV Southwest Florida· 7 days agoA Heat Advisory is usually issued within 1 to 3 days of the onset of extreme or dangerous heat and remains in effect until the danger subsides. Extreme...
As states loosen childhood vaccine requirements, health experts’ worries grow
Utah News Dispatch via Yahoo News· 6 days agoLouisiana Republican state Rep. Kathy Edmonston believes no one ought to be required to vaccinate...
Pregnant? Researchers want you to know something about fluoride
Los Angeles Times· 5 days agoAdding fluoride to drinking water is widely considered a triumph of public health. The Centers for...
