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Three Midlife Health Factors Are Linked to Nearly Thirteen More Dementia Free Years, a Long Term Study Finds

A 12,409-person study links normal blood pressure, no diabetes, and not smoking in midlife to nearly 13 more dementia-free years. What it shows.

Medical Daily · Aug 6

The Nearest Indian Health Service Facility Is More Than a Two Hour Drive Out of State for Most Lumbee Citizens

Federal recognition made Lumbee citizens eligible for IHS, but the nearest facility is out of state. What eligibility does and does not provide.

Medical Daily · Aug 6

Lilly Files Its GLP-1 Pill for Diabetes, and the Manufacturing Case Is Stronger Than the Access Case

Lilly submitted its oral GLP-1 for type 2 diabetes. Why pills are easier to manufacture than injectables, and why coverage still decides access.

Medical Daily · Aug 6

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Eli Lilly Stock: Analyst Estimates & Ratings

Eli Lilly's market-beating performance has done little to temper Wall Street's optimism, with analysts continuing to see meaningful upside in the stock.

Barchart · Aug 6

Weight-loss drugs tied to lower fracture risk in diabetes patients, study finds

Weight-loss medicines linked to 21% lower fracture risk in type 2 diabetes patients, a new study found, challenging assumptions that rapid weight loss inevitably raises fracture risk.

Euronews · Aug 6

Weight loss drug linked to lower heart attack risk in diabetes patients, study finds

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The Independent UK · Aug 6

Diabetes drug Mounjaro found to cut heart attack risk by a third for first time

Those receiving the drug were found to be 33 per cent less likely to suffer a heart attack when compared to patients on another type 2 diabetes medication

The Independent UK · Aug 5

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Three middle-age health habits that could delay dementia for 13 years

A new study recommends people actively avert certain factors in midlife ‘as a strategy for preserving brain health’

The Independent UK · Aug 5

Avoiding three things in middle age ‘linked to 13 extra years without dementia’

Researchers found having normal blood pressure, no diabetes and not smoking all had a positive effect on dementia risk.

Evening Standard · Aug 5

Eli Lilly's Weight-Loss Empire Keeps Expanding As Mounjaro, Zepbound Generate Nearly $15 Billion

Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE:LLY) stock traded higher Wednesday after the drugmaker reported second-quarter results that topped Wall Street expectations and raised its full-year revenue outlook, driven by continued demand for its diabetes and obesity treatments.

Benzinga · Aug 5

VA Launches a Randomized Trial Testing Whether Semaglutide Can Reduce Drinking in Veterans

The VA opened enrollment in CRAVE, a placebo-controlled trial of semaglutide for alcohol use disorder in more than 600 veterans at 18 medical centers.

Medical Daily · Aug 4

VA Begins Enrolling 600 Veterans in Trial Testing Whether Semaglutide Reduces Alcohol Use

The VA launched a placebo-controlled trial of semaglutide for alcohol use disorder in 600 veterans. No results exist yet. Here is what it tests.

Medical Daily · Aug 4

How people in Chile's Atacama Desert evolved to survive drinking arsenic-poisoned water

For most of human history, a water source containing high concentrations of arsenic would have been considered deadly. Long-term exposure to the toxic metal is linked to cancers, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and neurological disorders. Yet for thousands of years, people living in Chile's Atacama Desert have relied on groundwater containing…

The Times of India · Aug 4

Government tightens surveillance on GLP-1 weight-loss drug promotion amidst surrogate advertising concerns

Central government directs state regulators to enhance surveillance over GLP-1 drug promotion. Approved GLP-1 drugs are only for Type 2 diabetes and specific weight management. Advisories were issued to manufacturers and drug controllers regarding product information. Regulators must monitor supply chains and take action against diversion. Advertising platforms will be…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

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Type 2 diabetes patients on metformin, take note: After 60 years, scientists find this drug has hidden effects on the brain

Diabetes: Recent studies reveal that metformin may influence blood sugar management via the brain. This medication stimulates a distinct brain pathway responsible for glucose regulation. Remarkably, researchers observed that a small dose significantly reduced blood sugar levels in mice. This groundbreaking finding has the potential to pave the way for…

Bangkok Post · Aug 3

'Floaters' do not pose a risk to your eye health

Dear Doctors: I was recently diagnosed with "floaters" in my right eye. I am told it just happens and is not my diabetes or high blood pressure. The floaters are constant and only get better with sunglasses. They make eye-involved activities difficult, and I get somewhat carsick. Any suggestions?

Medical Daily · Aug 3

FDA Names Its First Company in a Pilot That Lets Some Digital Health Devices Skip Premarket Review

The FDA selected Dexcom as the first participant in its TEMPO pilot, which pairs relaxed premarket review with real-world evidence collection.

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Type 2 diabetes medicine widely used since 1922 may affect blood sugar patient's brain, claims recent study

Metformin may have been part of diabetes medicine for generations, but scientists are still uncovering new chapters in its story. The possibility that the brain participates in its glucose-lowering action is a reminder that the human body's metabolic system is deeply interconnected—and that even some of medicine's oldest tools can…

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Times Life · Aug 3

5 Silent Causes of Liver Cirrhosis in Non-Drinkers in India: Fatty Liver, Hepatitis and More

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: The Epidemic Nobody Sees ComingNonalcoholic fatty liver disease, NAFLD, is now the most common chronic liver condition in India, affecting an estimated 9 to 32 percent of the general population, according to data published in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology. The numbers are worse…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

From Cancer to Diabetes: Studies reveal these food preservatives may be linked to serious health problems

Two large French studies suggest some common food preservatives may be linked to a higher risk of cancer and type 2 diabetes. However, researchers say the findings show an association, not a direct cause-and-effect relationship. They recommend choosing less processed foods while further research explores these links.

MyLifeXP · Aug 2

6 Simple Changes That May Protect Your Brain From Stroke

Stroke often seems like a sudden medical emergency that happens without warning. However, doctors say that many strokes are linked to health conditions and daily habits that develop quietly over time. The good news is that small lifestyle changes made today may significantly reduce your future risk. From checking your…

Medical Daily · Jul 31

Three Medical Device Categories Established in 2023 Are Now Officially Codified by the FDA

FDA codified three device categories covering a kidney risk test, a diabetes therapy app, and at-home COVID tests. All were classified in 2023.

Medical Daily · Jul 31

The Claim That Weight Loss Does Not Prevent Diabetes Is Circulating Again, and the Study Behind It Is Narrower Than That

A recent study says weight loss may not prevent type 2 diabetes. Here is what it actually found and who it applies to.

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Vibrio vulnificus symptoms to know as Florida sees another ‘flesh-eating bacteria’ case

Another person has contracted flesh-eating bacteria in Florida , bringing the state’s total to 12 cases and one death so far this year. The latest patient is someone in their late 30s in Bay County, according to the Florida health department. The state saw a death in June, when a…

MyLifeXP · Jul 30

Makhana or Roasted Chana: Which Is Better for Weight Loss

Increased knowledge about the harm that can be done by junk foods, Indians have resorted to more traditional healthful snacking. Two such healthy snacks include makhana) and roasted chana both tasty and nutritious. The health that continues to be popular among rural and semi-urban Indians due to its lower price…

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