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1. New liver drug gets FDA approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved French drugmaker Ipsen’s drug Iqirvo (elafibranor). Doctors and patients discuss how this new option could change the landscape of liver care. Click here to get the story.
Patients are relieved to have another treatment option for their liver disease. (iStock)
2. Major Alzheimer’s study reveals protective genes
In an Alzheimer’s breakthrough, researchers have discovered a genetic marker that slows cognitive decline in at-risk families. Among the 27 family members who carried the gene, disease progression was slowed by an average of five years. Click here to get the story.
Of more than 1,000 at-risk family members, 27 who carried a rare genetic variant – the APOE3 gene known as Christchurch – reported delayed symptoms. (iStock)
3. Experts say these 6 culprits drain men of energy and vitality
During Men’s Health Month, several doctors shared with Fox News Digital some common causes of decreased energy and vitality, as well as tips for rejuvenating. Click here to get the story.
During Men’s Health Month, several doctors shared with Fox News Digital some common causes of decline, as well as tips for getting back to normal. (iStock)
4. Good news for people with Parkinson’s disease
A new blood test using artificial intelligence can detect Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms appear. Artificial intelligence in healthcare experts discusses its potential impact. Click here to get the story.
A new blood test could diagnose Parkinson’s disease seven years before symptoms appear, according to recent research. (iStock)
5. Experts share summer swimming safety tips
There are approximately 4,000 accidental drowning deaths in the United States each year, with the highest mortality rate among children aged 1 to 4 years old. From choosing the right swimsuit color to installing a pool alarm, these eight tips can help prevent tragic accidents. Click here to get the story.
There are approximately 4,000 accidental drowning deaths in the United States each year, with the highest mortality rate among children aged 1 to 4 years old. (iStock)
6. Research reveals bad news for night owls
A recent Stanford University study published in the journal Psychiatry Research found that going to bed after a while may lead to mental health problems. Researchers and sleep experts share the negative effects of staying up late. Click here to get the story.
Sleep experts say sleep deprivation has been shown to harm mental health. (iStock)
7. Service dogs bring “significant” benefits to veterans
The first study of its kind, funded by the National Institutes of Health, examined how pairing service dogs with veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) improved symptoms. One veteran also shared his personal story. Click here to get the story.
In the photo, Marine Corps veteran Bill Lins, who served as a sergeant from 2004 to 2016, is seen with his dog Link. Lins retired with post-traumatic stress disorder and a traumatic brain injury. (K9 from the Warriors)
8. Obese children need ‘behavioral counseling’, task force says
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says children and adolescents with a high BMI (95th percentile or higher) should receive at least 26 hours of “comprehensive, intensive behavioral intervention.” Dr. Brett Osborne weighed in on the recommendation. Click here to get the story.
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This week’s health stories include new liver drugs, sleep warnings, new blood tests for Parkinson’s disease, male energy boosters, and more. (iStock)
