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What the results of Wegovy’s longest clinical trial yet show about

WEBMore than 25,000 people in the US are starting Wegovy every week, drugmaker Novo Nordisk said this month. And in a KFF poll released Friday, 6% of respondents said they were currently using a drug

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Telehealth abortions now account for nearly 1 in 5 in US, with

WEBRecent data from Guttmacher Institute, a research and policy organization focused on sexual and reproductive health that supports abortion rights, shows that there were 1 million abortions in the

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An imbalance of two healthy fats affects your early death risk, …

WEBThe three main omega-3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid, or ALA; eicosapentaenoic acid, or EPA; and docosahexaenoic acid, known as DHA, according to the National Institutes of Health.The body

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COVID-19 cases in Louisiana double weekly, LDH says

WEBThis unsettling trend has public health officials concerned as the state battles the highly contagious Omicron variant. Two weeks ago, Louisiana reported 2,269 COVID-19 cases across the state.

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COVID-19 'strike team' reports steady response at vaccine

WEBSHREVEPORT, La. -- The weekend brings more chances to get vaccinated against COVID-19, especially those who work during the week when more vaccine clinics are offered. Monday marks two weeks

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Your body needs these three forms of movement every week

WEBFirst is the movement your body is owed or requires every day, such as walking, stretching and bending. Second is athletic movement, which you can do a few times a week to improve your fitness or

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What women need to know about exercise and nutrition, …

WEB(CNN) — As reproductive health remains a key issue in the 2024 US presidential election, a recent executive order signed by President Joe Biden to improve women’s health research grabbed

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US maternal mortality rate declines, but disparities remain, new …

WEBThe US maternal mortality rate fell from 32.9 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in 2021 to 22.3 per 100,000 in 2022, according to the report, published Thursday by the CDC’s National

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How stress can harm your health — and what to do about it

WEBThe problem arises when the body’s stress response is continuous. A perpetual state of “fight or flight” could lead to many chronic problems. Individuals could experience anxiety and

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A healthy lifestyle can mitigate genetic risk for early death by 62%

WEBThat risk could be mitigated by about 62% in people with a genetic predisposition, said lead author Dr. Xue Li, dean of the School of Public Health at Zhejian Univeristy School of Medicine in China.

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Why is a mother’s mental health so important

WEBDr.Leana Wen: Mental health is an essential part of overall health. By itself, mental health influences well-being and has a major impact on the physical health of both the woman and her baby

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How to lower your blood pressure to decrease your risk for heart

WEBNormal blood pressure is 120 over 80 or lower. Your blood pressure can increase due to genetics, being overweight, a high salt diet, high stress situations, or drinking too much alcohol. Dr

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Meet the little people whose bodies may hold a key to longevity

WEBWhile technically overweight at 100 pounds (45.4 kilograms), she was in good health, with no signs of diabetes or heart disease. “(The doctor) tells me, ‘If you want, you can lose weight, but

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Your level of physical activity could be a vital sign Health ktbs.com

WEBThe philosophy behind the initiative is simple: Physical activity promotes optimal health. Regular movement also helps to prevent and even treat various medical conditions. Overwhelming evidence

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Will AI replace doctors who read X-rays, or just make them better …

WEBThe algorithms are often trained on millions of X-rays and other images collected from hospitals and clinics. Across medicine, the FDA has OK’d more than 700 AI algorithms to aid physicians

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Just how bad are ultraprocessed foods

WEBThe most recent study, published Wednesday in The BMJ journal, analyzed more than 30 years’ worth of data and found that eating ultraprocessed foods was associated with a 4% higher risk of death

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Harvard study reveals how pollution raises risk of heart attack or

WEBBy Stephen Beech via SWNS. Air pollution raises the risk of a fatal heart attack or stroke in middle age by triggering stress, warns new research. The worrying findings suggest that "dirty air

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The hospital where this mom-to-be plans to deliver her first child …

WEBHealth care wasn’t at the front of Zuroski’s mind when she moved to Elk County in her mid-20s. Now, the the environmental engineer said she feels a deep connection to the community.

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There’s no way to be a perfect parent Health ktbs.com

WEBIn a 2023 survey of more than 700 parents nationwide, 57% of parents self-reported burnout. Parent burnout is strongly associated with both internal and external expectations. These include

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Celebrating national nurses week in the Ark-La-Tex Health

WEBThe theme for nurse's week this year is "nurses make the difference," and we couldn't agree more. Nursing expertise and resiliency are the backbone of the healthcare industry. Ashlee Harvey is a

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EMDR therapy for treating traumatic events or PTSD Health

WEBEMDR treats mental health conditions from traumatic events. During upsetting events the brain's ability to store memories doesn't happen correctly. The trauma you experience creates a wound. EMDR

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Counterfeit Botox injections linked to illness, hospitalization in two

WEBApr 10, 2024. (CNN) — People in at least two states have been hospitalized with botulism-like illness after receiving cosmetic injections – commonly known as “botox” – that were

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