A recent study found that bariatric surgery is associated with cognitive benefits two years after the surgery. The study involved 133 participants with severe obesity, eligible for Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. At 24 months after surgery, global cognition was at least 20 percent higher in 42.9 percent of participants. Inflammatory markers were lower, fewer patients used…
A team of U.S. scientists conducted a comprehensive review of studies examining long-term effects of COVID-19 in children. They found that long-term impacts, known as post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), can affect between 4-62% of children with the virus. Risk factors for developing PASC include age, severity of infection, body weight, comorbidities and organ systems…
Atopic dermatitis (AD) causes severe, itchy rashes that can lead to infection if scratched. To help your skin heal and prevent infection, avoid scratching, moisturize, soak in an oatmeal bath, use wet wraps, and take allergy medication when needed. Call your doctor if your condition gets in the way of daily life, shows signs of…
A study has revealed that people with lactose intolerance, who frequently consume milk, might have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The research found this connection by dividing participants based on their lactase-persistent status and analyzing their milk consumption, gut microbiome and metabolites in the blood. Higher milk consumption among non-lactase-persistent individuals was…
The hospitality industry has seen an increase in demand for healthy beverages, supported by a study on consumer preferences. Consumers are willing to pay a premium for beverages perceived as healthy, with water and juice being popular choices. The study found that consumers consider low/no sugar content, natural ingredients, and added vitamins and minerals as…
A recent poll suggests that music can bring various health benefits for older adults. The benefits may include improved cognitive function, reduced stress and anxiety, and enhanced emotional well-being. The use of music therapy is gaining popularity as a non-pharmacological approach to managing various health issues in older adults. Music has the potential to improve…
Insurtech Bright Health Group, introduced in 2015, aimed to disrupt the insurance industry with technology and raised $2.4 billion, but experienced a massive loss of $462.8 million, resulting in liquidation of the insurance business. It shifted focus to value-based consumer care with the NeueHealth brand, based in Doral, Florida. Industry experts doubt the company’s future,…
The University of Galway has appointed Professor Fidelma Dunne as the interim director of its Institute for Clinical Trials. Prof Dunne, a world-leading research academic, specializes in gestational diabetes research and has extensive experience in clinical trial management. Joining her is John Kilmartin, a former Vice-President of Regulatory Affairs at Medtronic, as an adjunct professor….
Colorado lawmakers have proposed two measures to improve mental health resources for the state’s agricultural industry amid growing stress, anxiety, and depression among ranchers and farmhands. The bills aim to address the shortage of mental health professionals in rural areas, particularly for migrant workers who face language and cultural barriers. The first bill would create…
A group of bipartisan senators, including Minority Whip John Thune and Sens. Marsha Blackburn, John Barrasso, Debbie Stabenow, Mark Warner, and Catherine Cortez Masto, are beginning work on reform legislation for Medicare physician payments. They are aiming to address reimbursement issues and shift towards aligning payment incentives with patient outcomes. This reform is intended as…
