RED FLAGS – Amid the FBI’s assertion that Trump’s would-be assassin was a “loner,” mental health experts share warning signs and tips for how to help. Continue reading… LINE OF SIGHT – “Pickleball saved my sight,” claims a Florida woman, 79. She shares with Fox News Digital how her love for the sport led to...
Smokers with type 2 diabetes taking Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic had fewer tobacco-related medical encounters and fewer interventions to help them quit smoking than those who received other diabetes drugs, according to a study of electronic health records published on Monday. In the year after starting treatment, Ozempic users with a previous diagnosis of tobacco use...
As Paris opened the 2024 Summer Olympic Games along the Seine River, it was easy for many to fall in love with the romantic waterway and forget what lies beneath. But the steady rain this past Friday was a reminder of how the weather impacts the river’s water quality. Organizers canceled the practice run for...
Ever since Thomas Matthew Crooks attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump on July 13, a picture has emerged of his social behaviors and possible mental state. Some residents of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania — the small Pittsburgh suburb where Crooks lived with his parents — have described the shooter, 20, as a “loner” when speaking...
A simple blood test has been shown to detect Alzheimer’s disease in routine health care settings with up to 90% accuracy, according to Swedish researchers. The findings were presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Philadelphia on Sunday. The test works by measuring the levels of Plasma Phospho-Tau217, a biomarker that is linked to...
Exposure to wildfire smoke could increase the risk of dementia, researchers have discovered. A 10-year study of more than 1.2 million people in southern California — an area experiencing frequent wildfire activity — found that wildfire smoke can be “particularly hazardous” for brain health. The Alzheimer’s Association announced the findings during the Alzheimer’s Association International...
Those who play pickleball are known to gain physical and cognitive benefits from the activity — but for one Florida woman, the fast-growing game also helped to save her sight. Linda Corcoran, 79, an avid pickleball player and great-grandmother, has been playing the paddle sport three times a week for the past four or five...
New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease faster and more accurately, researchers reported Sunday – but some appear to work far better than others. It’s tricky to tell if memory problems are caused by Alzheimer’s. That requires confirming one of the disease’s hallmark signs — buildup of a sticky protein called beta-amyloid —...
Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1 medications have gained widespread popularity for weight loss and diabetes control in recent years — but the spike in demand has made it difficult for some people to get the drugs. To help eliminate supply chain snafus, the first-ever generic GLP-1 — a duplicate of Victoza — launched on June...
Heading into the hottest part of summer, many people are looking for ways to stay fresh and clean amid high temperatures. When preparing for summer activities, following some simple personal hygiene tips can make a big difference, according to dermatologists. From skin and hair maintenance to sleep routines and fragrances, below are some recommendations from...
