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1. New Liver Drug Approved by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved French pharmaceutical company Ipsen’s drug Ikiruvo (elafibranor), and doctors and patients are discussing how this new option could change the landscape of liver treatment. Click here to read the article.
Patients express relief that there is now a new treatment option for their liver disease. (iStock)
2. Large-scale Alzheimer’s study reveals protective genes
In a groundbreaking discovery in Alzheimer’s disease, researchers have identified a genetic marker that slows cognitive decline in high-risk families. Among 27 family members who carried the gene, disease progression was slowed by an average of five years. Click here to read the article.
Of more than 1,000 high-risk families, 27 people with one copy of a rare genetic mutation known as Christchurch, the APOE3 gene, reported delayed onset of symptoms. (iStock)
3. 6 things that rob men of their energy and vitality, according to experts
In honor of Men’s Health Month, several doctors spoke to Fox News Digital about common reasons for low energy and vitality, as well as tips for getting your energy back. Click here to read the article.
In honor of Men’s Health Month, several doctors spoke to Fox News Digital about common reasons for low sexual potency and their tips for getting it fixed. (iStock)
4. Good news for Parkinson’s patients
A new artificial intelligence-powered blood test could detect Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms appear. AI healthcare experts discuss its potential impact. Click here to read the article.
A new blood test could reveal a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis up to seven years before symptoms appear, according to a new study. (iStock)
5. Experts share tips for swimming safely this summer
Approximately 4,000 accidental drownings occur each year in the United States, with the highest death rate occurring among children ages 1 to 4. From choosing the right color of swimwear to installing a pool alarm, these eight tips can help prevent tragic accidents. Click here to read the article.
Approximately 4,000 accidental drownings occur each year in the United States, with the highest rate occurring in children between the ages of 1 and 4. (iStock)
6. Research reveals bad news for night owls
A recent Stanford University study published in the journal Psychiatry Research suggests that going to bed after a certain time could lead to mental health issues, with researchers and sleep experts talking about the negative effects of staying awake beyond that time. Click here to read the article.
Sleep experts say it’s proven that not getting enough sleep can take a toll on your mental health. (iStock)
7. Service dogs provide “huge” benefits to veterans
The first-of-its-kind study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, took a closer look at how pairing veterans diagnosed with PTSD with service dogs can improve symptoms, with one veteran sharing his or her own experience. Click here to read the article.
Veteran Bill Lins, who served as a Marine Corps Sergeant from 2004 to 2016, and his dog, Link. After his discharge, Lins suffered from PTSD and traumatic brain injury. (K9 for Warriors)
8. Obese kids need ‘behavioral counseling,’ task force says
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says that children and teens with a high BMI (above the 95th percentile) should receive at least 26 hours of “comprehensive and intensive behavioral intervention,” and Dr. Brett Osborne weighs in on this recommendation. Click here to read the article.
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This week’s health news included a new liver drug, a sleep warning, a new blood test for Parkinson’s disease, an energy booster for men and more. (iStock)
