An estimated 9% of U.S. adults said they had obesity and drank heavily in 2023, according to nationally representative survey data. Age and insurance were linked to prevalence of concurrent heavy drinking and obesity. GLP-1 agents could be a potential treatment option to address both obesity and alcohol use disorder, the researchers suggested. An estimated…
A large study spanning more than 40 years suggested that migraines in midlife were associated with a modest increase in the long-term risk of dementia. Adults with migraines in midlife were slightly more likely to experience dementia later in life compared with those without migraine (HR 1.07, 95% CI 1.02-1.13), reported Pamela Rist, PhD, of…
Extracting a patient’s blood plasma, removing a particular protein and then reintroducing the liquid could improve sepsis outcomes Vital Hil/Shutterstock People with severe sepsis could one day be treated by having their blood filtered to remove a crucial protein that seems to drive the life-threatening reaction. The approach has shown promise in animal models, with…
Zoe Saldaña approaches each new role—onscreen and off-screen—with fresh-faced optimism. Her approach to beauty is no different. At 47, Saldaña is the highest-grossing film actor of all time. Her character work has taken her beyond human form for her iconic roles for Avatar and Guardians of the Galaxy. Last year she won her first Academy…
A Pennsylvania court on Monday said that the state’s constitution guarantees a right to abortion while striking down a decades-long law banning the use of state Medicaid funds to cover abortion costs. The ruling by a divided seven-judge panel of the appellate-level Commonwealth Court is a major victory for Planned Parenthood and abortion clinic operators…
“There are examples of balls that transfer high or low energy through all eras of play” said Andy Harland, a professor of sports technology at Loughborough. “There is no trend that suggests the magnitude of energy transfer is increasing or decreasing over time. “Our evidence suggests that high energy pressure wave transfer was not limited…
Concomitant influenza and pertussis vaccination during pregnancy was not tied to an increased rate of adverse outcomes compared with pertussis vaccination alone. There was no difference in the rate of preterm birth or the odds of small for gestational age or low birth weight between matched concomitant and control groups. The findings “may help clinicians…
We may earn a commission from links on this page. I spent the last month testing and reviewing the Garmin Forerunner 970, and my biggest disappointment (one of only a few) was that I couldn’t use it to test my running economy, since it requires a heart rate monitor like Garmin’s HRM-600 chest strap. At…
Ahead of the May 1 reopening of Ben’s Chili Bowl — the historic location on U Street NW, where for decades politicians have gathered to validate their D.C. credentials — the Ali family is talking about the refurbished diner as a “gift back to Mom.” Source: Read Full Article
On paper, Erica Schwartz, MD, MPH, JD, is exactly who you’d design if you were building a CDC director from scratch. Retired rear admiral in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. Former chief medical officer of the Coast Guard, where she oversaw 41 clinics and 150 sick bays. Former deputy surgeon general at HHS. Board-certified…
