Medical education organizations have until Sept. 10 to submit plans detailing their nutrition education commitments read on >
HHS, Department of Education Call for Integration of Nutrition Education in Medical Schools
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FDA Approves Updated COVID Vaccines, But Fewer People Will Be Eligible
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for the fall season but has restricted who can receive them. This marks the most limited federal policy since the shots first became available. The updated vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer and Novavax target newer variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that are expected to… read on > read on >
School Connection May Protect Teens From Depression Linked To Bullying
Teens who feel connected to their school may be better protected from depression linked to bullying, new research suggests. The study — published in the journal BMC Public Health — analyzed data from 2,175 adolescents born in large U.S. cities between 1998 and 2000. Researchers found that bullying during adolescence was more strongly linked to… read on > read on >
Fatty Foods Might Contribute To Childhood Asthma
Fatty foods might contribute to asthma in children, a new study says. Fats found in certain foods are linked to neutrophilic asthma, a non-allergic type of asthma triggered by microbial and bacterial proteins, researchers reported Aug. 27 in the journal Science Translational Medicine. Specifically, a type of saturated fatty acid called stearic acid – often… read on > read on >
CPR In Space? Best Method Identified, Researchers Say
As humans begin to colonize space, it’s inevitable that some will suffer a cardiac arrest. Space CPR conducted in weightlessness will be crucial to save their lives – and researchers say they’ve now come up with a better method. Automatic chest compression carried out by a mechanical piston is expected to be more effective than… read on > read on >
Middle-Aged Folks At Risk For Irregular Heartbeat, Especially If They Don’t Work Out
Middle-aged folks who don’t exercise are putting themselves at risk of life-threatening complex heartbeat irregularities, a new study says. Adults 40 to 65 with low fitness levels had a 52% increased risk for irregular heartbeat disorders, also known as arrhythmias, according to findings presented Wednesday at the European Society of Cardiology’s annual meeting in Madrid.… read on > read on >
Diet, Exercise Protect Liver Health From Alcohol Damage, Study Says
Enjoy a pint of beer, a glass of wine or a dram of whiskey? Then make sure you have some healthy eats and a good dose of exercise on the side, a new study says. A healthy diet and regular physical activity can protect your liver at least partially from the harmful effects of alcohol,… read on > read on >
FDA Urges Safe Use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Devices
Agency is reminding health care providers to carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions read on >
New GLP-1 Pill Helps People Lose 23 Pounds in Study
Eli Lilly says its new once-daily pill, orforglipron, helped people lose significant weight and lower blood sugar in a late-stage clinical trial. The company plans to seek global regulatory approval later this year. The study included people with overweight, obesity and type 2 diabetes. Participants who took the highest dose of the drug (36 milligrams)… read on > read on >
CDC’s Anti-Smoking Ads Set to End After 13 Years
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will stop airing its “Tips From Former Smokers” ads at the end of September, ending a 13-year campaign that helped millions of Americans quit smoking. Launched in 2012, the campaign featured real people sharing the devastating health effects of smoking — and pointed viewers to free… read on > read on >