Oprah ’s ‘Weight Loss Revolution’ Is a Brief, Surface-Level Overview of Obesity Drugs: TV Review
For decades, there have been studies and conversations regarding the perils of obesity, and though being overweight doesn’t inherently make someone unhealthy, it can cause severe medical issues. While those who struggle with excess weight are often told to eat fewer calories and exercise daily,…#nt #obese #oprahwinfrey #weightwatchers #oprahwinfreyshow #clevelandclinics #wscottbutsch #amandavelazquez #abc (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Safety of Less-Radical Surgery for Early Cervical Cancer Gathers More Evidence
(MedPage Today) -- SAN DIEGO -- The safety of non-radical approaches to surgery in early, low-risk cervical cancer gained additional support from a new prospective study, though fertility preservation with cone biopsy also came with some cases... (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - March 19, 2024 Category: Hematology Source Type: news

Intermittent fasting linked to 91% increase in risk of death from heart disease, study says
The safety of intermittent fasting, a popular strategy to lose weight by limiting food intake to certain times, was called into question by a surprise finding from research presented at a medical meeting. Limiting mealtimes to a period of just eight hours a day was linked to a 91% increase in risk…#aha #keithfrayn #universityofoxford #uksciencemediacenter #victorzhong #zhong #bmi (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

High-Schoolers Are Losing Confidence In The Benefits Of A College Degree
Via Campus Reform, A recently released study that involved focus groups and a national study explores how high school students and non-enrolled adults ages 18-30 view the prospects of a college degree. New data suggests that…#viacampusreform #insidehighered #hcmstrategists #edgeresearch #exodus #gatesfoundation #bothhighschoolers #nonenrollees #hcm #terrelldunn (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

More studies challenge the idea that Havana syndrome comes from foreign adversaries
Two new government studies found no unusual pattern of injury or illness in people with the mysterious cluster of symptoms known as Havana syndrome. (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jon Hamilton Source Type: news

People who have 'woke' opinions are more likely to be depressed and anxious, study suggests
'Woke' attitudes about social justice issues were linked to a higher likelihood of depression and anxiety, a study from researchers in Finland found. They also had lower happiness scores. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

New Study Finds No Brain Injuries Among ‘ Havana Syndrome ’ Patients
WASHINGTON — An array of advanced tests found no brain injuries or degeneration among U.S. diplomats and other government employees who suffer mysterious health problems once dubbed “Havana syndrome, ” researchers reported Monday. The National Institutes of Health’s nearly five-year study offers no explanation for symptoms including headaches, balance problems and difficulties with thinking and sleep that were first reported in Cuba in 2016 and later by hundreds of American personnel in multiple countries. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] But it did contradict some earlier finding...
Source: TIME: Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Lauran Neergaard/AP Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate wire Source Type: news

Africa: WHO Urges Investments for the Scale Up of Tuberculosis Screening and Preventive Treatment
[WHO] Ahead of World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, which is marked on 24 March, WHO has released an investment case for TB screening and preventive treatment. A modelling study developed with Governments of four countries - Brazil, Georgia, Kenya and South Africa - highlights the impact to be achieved from expanding TB screening and preventive treatment. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 18, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Africa External Relations Health and Medicine International Organizations and Africa Source Type: news

President Biden to sign executive order aimed at advancing study of women ’s health
President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order Monday aimed at advancing the study of women’s health in part by strengthening data collection and providing easier and better funding opportunities for biomedical research. Women make up half the population, but their health is…#carolynmazure #jillbiden #supremecourts #ivf #votecast #trump #jenniferklein #nih (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Studies Explore Anomalous Health Incidents Reported by Government Personnel
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 -- Some U.S. government personnel have reported dizziness, pain, visual problems, and cognitive dysfunction after experiencing intrusive sounds and head pressure, termed anomalous health incidents (AHIs), but no differences... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 18, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Participation in Free School Meals Program Cuts Obesity Prevalence
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 -- Participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) universal free school meals program reduces the prevalence of obesity among students, according to a study published online March 18 in Pediatrics.Anna M. Localio,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Laparoscopy Quickly Abandoned in Early Cervical Cancer After LACC Results
(MedPage Today) -- SAN DIEGO -- Oncologic surgeons rapidly abandoned minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for early-stage cervical cancer in the wake of a startling 2018 study that warned of the dangers of the approach for this patient population... (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - March 18, 2024 Category: Hematology Source Type: news

Study Addresses Nasal Rinsing and Nonkeratitis Acanthamoeba Infection
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 -- In a report published in the April issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases, the details of 10 cases of nonkeratitis Acanthamoeba infection are described from 1994 to 2022, all of which occurred among immunocompromised... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 18, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Pandemic Lockdowns Had Varied Effects on Wildlife
A new study of camera-trap images complicates the idea that all wildlife thrived during the Covid lockdowns. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Emily Anthes Tags: your-feed-science Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Animals Rural Areas Research Shutdowns (Institutional) Cameras Animal Migration Nature Ecology & Evolution (Journal) anthropause Environment Source Type: news

GLP-1 RA Reduces Severity of Steatotic Liver Disease in People With HIV
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 -- For people with HIV (PWH) with metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), semaglutide is associated with absolute and relative declines in intrahepatic triglyceride (IHTG) content, according to a study presented... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 18, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news