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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Lifespan vs. healthspan

"With lifespan, people are trying to add years to life. For healthspan, we are trying to add life to your years."

Common Weight-Loss Diet May Come With a Serious Downside, Long-Term Study Finds

SCIENCE ALERT – Popular 'weight-loss' diets that are hyper-focused on carbohydrates, like the keto diet, may be doing more harm than good in the long run. Sticking to a low-carb meal plan can help some with diabetes manage their weight and blood sugar levels, but a new study from Australia questions the long-term effectiveness and safety of this approach for those without diabetes. If refined sugars and starches are not replaced with the 'right' foods, the...

Hank (dog)

Species Dog Breed Bichon Frise mixed-breed Sex Male Born Unknown, estimated to be 2-3 years of age in February 2014 Died September 12, 2024 Whitefish Bay, WI Nation from American Notable role Unofficial mascot of the Milwaukee Brewers Owner Wronski family Appearance White with grey Named after Hank Aaron Hank, also known as Hank T. Dog, was an unofficial mascot of the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball. Believed to be a part-Bichon Frise...

Flu and Older Adults

Adults age 65 years and older are at higher risk of developing serious complications from flu. Annual influenza (flu) vaccination is recommended to help prevent flu and flu-related complications.  Three flu vaccines are preferentially recommended for adults 65 years and older, including higher dose and adjuvanted flu vaccines. Flu can be serious for everyone – but for adults age 65 years and older, the risk of flu-related complications and hospitalization is particularly high. Immune systems decline as adults...

How Your Dog Changes Your Brain

NEWSWEEK – Gazing into your furry friend's eyes and giving it pets can cause your brain to synchronize with theirs, scientists have discovered. This kind of synchronization of brain waves, known as interbrain activity coupling, has been observed previously in human-human interactions and between members of other species. But it has now been seen in human-dog pairs, according to a new paper in the journal Advanced Science. This is the first time that an ability to synchronize...

Study of older patients suggests 1 in 5 cases of dementia may be attributable to vision impairment

Medical Xpress – Prior research has found that there may be a connection between hearing loss in aging people and the onset of dementia. In a new study, a team of health care researchers and geriatric specialists affiliated with Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the University of Michigan and the Duke University School of Medicine surveyed patient health care records and reported that approximately 1 in 5 cases of dementia could also be...

Catherine, Princess of Wales, ‘doing what I can to stay cancer free’ after finishing chemotherapy

CNN — Catherine, Princess of Wales, has said she has completed her chemotherapy and is “doing what I can to stay cancer free,” as she plans to return gradually to public life in the coming months. Catherine, who revealed in March she has been diagnosed with cancer, said in a highly personal video released Monday that she is entering a “new phase of recovery with a renewed sense of hope and appreciation of life.” The princess,...

Angel Reese out for the season; “This is God’s timing”

CNN – Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese, the WNBA leader this season in total rebounds per game and offensive rebounds per game, will miss the rest of the season because of a wrist injury. The Sky made the announcement Saturday night. It’s a big blow for Chicago, who currently are in the eighth and final playoff spot, with the Atlanta Dream, Washington Mystics and Dallas Wings still in the hunt. The Sky have six regular-season games...

Family Pit Bull Kills Child

Visalia, CA - A 4-year child is dead after being attacked by a family pit bull. Just after 8:00 pm on September 4, Visalia police were called to a residence in the 2300 block of West Monte Vista for a report a child had been attacked by the family's pit bull. The child was inside the home when the attack occurred. Despite immediate medical attention and being transported to a hospital, the young girl died of...

Mayo Clinic Q and A: When is it time for a knee replacement?

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis. When is a knee replacement appropriate? ANSWER: Osteoarthritis is an extremely common condition affecting over 500 million people worldwide. The knee is the most frequently affected joint. Knee osteoarthritis occurs when protective cartilage in the knee wears down leading to inflammation and pain. Commonly, patients will have bone spurs, and the normal shape of their knee is disrupted. Symptoms of knee osteoarthritis may develop slowly, or in some patients it...

“I am introducing a new bodily function at 26 years old”

KFF HEALTH NEWS – In a video posted to Reddit this summer, Lucie Rosenthal’s face starts focused and uncertain, looking intently into the camera, before it happens. She releases a succinct, croak-like belch. Then, it’s wide-eyed surprise, followed by rollicking laughter. “I got it!” the Denver resident says after what was her second burp ever. “It’s really rocking my mind that I am fully introducing a new bodily function at 26 years old,” Rosenthal later told KFF...

How a Leading Chain of Psychiatric Hospitals Traps Patients

Acadia Healthcare is holding people against their will to maximize insurance payouts, a Times investigation found.

Animals Farmed For Fur In China Test Positive For Myriad Concerning Viruses

KFF HEALTH NEWS – Of the 125 viruses found in 461 diseased animals, 39 had a higher potential of infecting other species, researchers found. Meanwhile, a new MRNA-based vaccine to combat mpox might be coming soon.Bloomberg: Potential Outbreak-Causing Viruses Found In China’s Animals Farmed For FurNovel and potentially dangerous viruses, including coronaviruses and influenza, are harbored in raccoon dogs, mink and other animals farmed for fur in China, scientists found in the first in-depth...

Harvard Medical School’s new AI can diagnose cancer with very high accuracy

4 September, 2024 READWRITE.COM – An artificial intelligence developed by Harvard Medical School can diagnose a variety of cancers with almost 94 percent accuracy, its creators say. Named CHIEF (Clinical Histopathology Imaging Evaluation Foundation), researchers say it was tested on 19 types of cancer, setting it apart from other models. What can Harvard’s AI do? According to the scientists, CHIEF is much more flexible than other medical AIs and has the ability to perform a wider range of...

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