What Medications Are Used to Treat Alzheimer’s?
WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, there are medications that can help ease symptoms and slow the progression of this devastating disease.Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, affect…
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WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, there are medications that can help ease symptoms and slow the progression of this devastating disease.Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, affect…
Learn MoreIt’s Rare, But Kids Can Get an Alzheimer’s-Like Illness
WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When people think about Alzheimer’s disease, they usually associate it with seniors who have had a long and fulfilling life. Sadly, two rare conditions that imitate the symptoms of Alzheimer’s strike infant…
Learn MoreIt’s Rare, But Kids Can Get an Alzheimer’s-Like Illness
WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When people think about Alzheimer’s disease, they usually associate it with seniors who have had a long and fulfilling life. Sadly, two rare conditions that imitate the symptoms of Alzheimer’s strike infant…
Learn MoreLegalizing Marijuana Tied to More Binge Drinking in Folks Over 30
WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A growing number of states are legalizing marijuana for recreational use, and it may be leading to an unexpected side effect among millennials and Gen Xers: binge drinking.Binge drinking is defined as five …
Learn MoreNovo Nordisk Moves to Stop Businesses From Selling Compounded Versions of Wegovy, Ozempic
WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The maker of three popular drugs that treat weight loss and diabetes said Tuesday that it has begun legal proceedings against businesses that are selling compounded versions of its products that are not appr…
Learn MorePFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Blood of Pet Dogs, Horses
WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New research on horses and dogs found elevated levels of PFAS “forever chemicals,” establishing horses as sentinel species.Sentinel species provide advance warning of a danger to people.The work also advanc…
Learn MoreIn National Survey, U.S. Ob-Gyns Say Care Has Worsened After Dobbs Decision
WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Supreme Court decision ending a nationwide right to abortion one year ago has made it harder for doctors to treat miscarriages and other pregnancy-related emergencies, a new report shows.The nonpro…
Learn MoreBritish Study Finds Big Jump in Eating Disorders Among Young Girls
WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — During the early years of the pandemic, girls aged 13 to 16 saw increases in both eating disorders and self-harm, a new study shows.These long-term consequences need to be addressed, said study first author…
Learn MoreGetting Rid of Neck Pain: 6 Ways to Feel Better
WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The phrase “pain in the neck” is a tongue-in-cheek way to describe annoying situations or people that test our patience, but for those who experience genuine neck pain, it’s no laughing matter.Neck pain can…
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