Search Result For: muscle loss
Date: 2025/03/28 - 12:00
People with Parkinson’s or IBD may be deficient in similar types of good bacteria
People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or Parkinson’s disease have depletions in similar types of beneficial bacteria, which could help explain the link between both conditions, a new microbiome study has found.
Date: 2025/03/27 - 18:00
Expert Q&A: What are the long-term effects of measles in kids and adults?
Although measles is seen as a contagious viral disease that passes quickly, it can also cause damage that leaves long-term health effects. A measles infection can lead to a phenomenon called 'immune amnesia,' which affects the body's ability to fight off other infections.
Date: 2025/03/21 - 20:31
Can exercising help you live longer? Twin study says it may be complicated
Higher and more intense levels of physical activity may not benefit life span as much as previously thought, a new study in twins finds, highlighting multiple factors that play a role in longevity.
Date: 2025/03/20 - 23:32
Two Studies Link Cannabis Use to Substantially Higher Risk of Heart Attack
A retrospective study found that cannabis users were six times as likely to have a heart attack compared to non-users, while a large meta-analysis of 12 previous studies showed that cannabis users had a 50% higher risk of a heart attack.
Date: 2025/03/20 - 00:00
Compounding Pharmacies to Stop Making Ozempic, Zepound Knockoffs: What to Know
The FDA ordered compounding pharmacies to stop making copycat versions of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound now that the GLP-1 drug shortage has ended. People who rely on compounded GLP-1s say they may not be able to afford brand-name versions, which are often not covered by insurance.
