July 31, 2024 by Florida Atlantic University to failure is the point where you can’t do another rep. Credit: Florida Atlantic UniversityWhen performing resistance training such as lifting weights, there’s a lot of interest in how close you push yourself to failure—the point where you can’t do another rep—and how it affects your results. While...
July 30, 2024 by Dennis Thompson Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople taking compounded versions of Ozempic have been overdosing on the drug, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns. These ODs typically are due to miscommunications or miscalculations regarding dosage, the FDA added. “Dosing errors have resulted from patients measuring and self-administering incorrect doses of the drug...
July 30, 2024 by DeeDee Stiepan, Mayo Clinic News Network Credit: CC0 Public DomainSome say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Is it really? That’s up for debate. However, skipping the first meal is not the healthiest choice and can even put someone at risk for health issues. In this Mayo...
July 29, 2024 by Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdults with diabetes who meet the recommended guidelines for physical activity may offset the risk of mortality that is associated with excessive sitting time, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. This is the first...
Written by Anne Jacobson, MD, MPH | Reviewed by Karla Robinson, MD Updated on September 22, 2023 Key takeaways: Vitamin B12 is needed for healthy blood cells, nerve cells, and DNA. Symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency include anemia and neurological issues.You can be deficient in vitamin B12 if you don’t get enough B12 in your...
July 28, 2024 by Mylène Tremblay, University of Montreal Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeriods of extreme heat—even a single day when the thermometer hits 35°C—are associated with increased risk of injury, hospitalization and death. When the body gets too hot, the heart and kidneys don’t function properly. This physiological response to heat can have harmful health...
July 29, 2024 by Lauran Neergaard A doctor points to PET scan results that are part of a study on Alzheimer’s disease at Georgetown University Hospital, on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, in Washington. Credit: AP Photo/Evan Vucci, FileNew blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease faster and more accurately, researchers reported Sunday—but some appear...
July 29, 2024 by Dennis Thompson Peak asthma month is upon parents as summer draws to a close, experts warn. “September is known as Asthma Peak Month because kids have returned to school, and viruses are being passed around,” said allergist Dr. Gailen Marshall, president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. “September...
July 29, 2024 by Robin Foster As scorching temperatures continue to plague the United States this summer, millions of Americans are at risk for dehydration and heat-linked illness. But what about their medications? Can rising temperatures render those useless and leave patients vulnerable? Yes they can, so it’s important to understand the effects of heat...
July 29, 2024 by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News Network Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTraveler’s diarrhea is a common and uncomfortable digestive tract disorder that can affect people when they travel to new environments. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to 70% of travelers experience episodes. It’s typically caused by eating contaminated...
