'Only Side Effects Are Good Ones': What We Heard This Week (MedPage Today) -- "The only side effects are good ones." -- Dean Ornish, MD, of the University of California San Francisco, discussing an intensive lifestyle intervention that may help slow early Alzheimer's disease. "We've become a more inclusive... TIMP-1 protein found to boost immune system's fight against cancer Researchers at the University of Turku in Finland have found a new function for an existing protein. Older men die by suicide at steep rates. Here’s how the VA is trying to change that When suicides reached a historic high for the country in 2022, the starkest statistics were for men past their 75th birthdays, who were dying by suicide at more than twice the rate of men younger than 25. People of color lost a haven in Palm Springs. A new play dramatizes their loss A play about the burning and bulldozing of homes on Indigenous land in Palm Springs dramatizes the lives of those who found sanctuary there. This 10-Minute Wrist-Weight Class Will Fire Up Your Upper Body "Get uncomfortable! That's where we need to be to get stronger!" instructor Mercedes Owens says in this PS Fit video, leading the way with a series of upper body exercises using wrist weights. Based in Los Angeles, California, Owens can also be found teaching at Barrys and as a Nike Trainer for the Nike Well Collective. She brings that experience to this 10-minute session, leading with both inten… |
Study discovers 'trigger gene' in IBD as researchers look for drugs to prevent the bowel disease Researchers in the U.K. discovered a genetic component that is present in 95% of those living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Experts weighed in on what this means for patients. Medical Experts Alarmed by Out-of-Hospital Cesareans in Florida A new law in Florida allowing doctors to perform cesarean sections in outpatient birthing centers has raised serious safety concerns among medical experts. Pregnant, Addicted and Fighting the Pull of Drugs Many pregnant women who struggle with drugs put off prenatal care, feeling ashamed and judged. But as fatal overdoses rise, some clinics see pregnancy as an ideal time to help them confront addiction. Al Roker thanks fans after the loss of dog Pepper: 'It hit me harder than I thought' TODAY's Al Roker announced on Tuesday that his family dog, Pepper, died on Monday. See his sweet message and photos. |