Health Highlights: March 9, 2023​

Two healthy diets may help prevent dementia. Seniors who followed either the Mediterranean or MIND diet had the brain age of someone 18 years younger, new research showed. Read more

Pharmacies, hospitals face shortage of breathing drug albuterol. One of the two major U.S. manufacturers of the generic drug shut down in late February, while the other has faced ongoing manufacturing issues. Read more

Diabetes rates keep rising among young Americans. Increases were highest for those of Asian/Pacific Islander heritage, as well as Hispanic children and Black youngsters, a new study found. Read more

Strong COVID vaccine side effects could be a good thing. COVID shots that elicit worse side effects appear to work longer, new research shows. Read more