Better known as the antidiabetic-slash-weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, semaglutide has become something of a ‘wonder drug,’ with research regularly discovering its additional medical benefits. However, a new study has found that the drug potentially has a serious downside.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Ozempic, Diabetes, Obesity, Blindness
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Ozempic associated with up to 7x increased risk of rare ‘eye stroke’
Posted by ArielTechGeek 18 hours ago (https://newatlas.com)
Late-night light raises your type 2 diabetes risk by up to 67%
Posted by ArielTechGeek 8 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
In a massive study of 85,000 people, scientists at Flinders University have found that night-time exposure to light increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, independent of daytime activities.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Flinders University, Diabetes, Circadian Rhythms, Health, Light
We know that present-day European and Asian-derived humans have inherited between 1.5% and 4% of Neanderthal DNA, but how does that seemingly small amount of ancient genetic material impact modern physical and mental health?Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Genome, Genetics, Autism, Clemson University, Loyola University
Epilepsy risk drops up to 30% on existing blood pressure drugs
Posted by ArielTechGeek 14 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Epilepsy commonly begins in childhood, but it can start at any age. Older adults may not come to mind as being at risk of developing the condition, but there’s strong evidence that people aged around 60 have an increased risk of both epilepsy and acute seizures. The risk rises sharply for over-60s living in wealthier countries.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Blood Pressure, Medica
Close friends and family reduce heart disease risk by up to 30%
Posted by ArielTechGeek 27 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Socializing is important for mental and physical health, improving mood and promoting a sense of belonging, security, and safety. Many studies have demonstrated the negative impacts that loneliness and social isolation can have on health, especially for older folks.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, LifestyleTags: Heart Disease, Family, Monash University
Inflight drinks on long-haul flights increase risk to heart health
Posted by ArielTechGeek 29 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Let’s be honest: long-haul flights are horrible. Screaming babies, other passengers moving about, and meal trolleys rolling up and down the aisles make sleep difficult, if not impossible. For many passengers, the only relief they have on a long-haul flight comes from the alcohol cart.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, LifestyleTags: Heart, Oxygen, Flight
Melanoma recurrence risk cut by 49% by new vaccine/existing drug combo
Posted by ArielTechGeek 29 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
According to the Melanoma Research Alliance, the number of new invasive melanoma cases diagnosed annually in the US increased by 27% in the 10 years since 2013. Advanced melanoma can be very hard to treat, and survival very much depends on when the cancer is detected.Continue Reading
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Inherited melanoma risk 7-fold higher than previously thought
Posted by ArielTechGeek 42 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Melanoma is not generally thought of as being caused by ‘cancer genes’ like, say, breast or prostate cancer. Previous studies have estimated that only 2% to 2.5% of melanoma cases are genetic, so public health messaging in relation to the cancer has focused on limiting sun exposure. But a new study led by researchers and clinicians at the Cleveland Clinic in the US has found that the risk is much
Blood pressure drugs double the risk of bone fractures in older adults
Posted by ArielTechGeek 49 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Healthcare workers have urged for a greater duty of care with older adults who start taking common blood pressure medicines, with a new study highlighting that they're more than twice as likely to experience fall-related fractures after commencing treatment.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Blood Pressure, Fractures, Aging, Age-Related, Age Care, Rutgers University
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