Most people with high blood pressure aren’t skipping the salt shaker in favor of a salt substitute, according to a new study. Incredibly few Americans use salt substitutes, essentially waving aside a simple and effective way to manage their blood pressure, researchers reported Thursday at an American Heart Association (AHA) meeting in Baltimore. “Overall, less…  read on >  read on >

Some parents avoid giving their kids fruit juice, for fear that it might rot their teeth. But the bad effects of juice on a child’s oral health could be short-lived, thanks to the remarkable properties of saliva, according to a new study. Saliva protects teeth and gums from bacteria by creating a slippery film on…  read on >  read on >

The weight-loss drug Wegovy may lower the risk of heart attack, stroke or death more than similar medications, according to new research from its maker, Novo Nordisk. In a study of more than 21,000 patients with obesity and heart disease but no diabetes, those taking Wegovy — which contains the active ingredient semaglutide — saw…  read on >  read on >

Leqembi Iqlik allows for at-home maintenance dosing after initial 18 months of intravenous dosing  read on >

At least 95 people in 14 states have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs, federal health officials say. Country Eggs LLC, based in Lucerne Valley, Calif., has recalled its large, brown cage-free “sunshine yolks” and “omega-3 golden yolks” eggs. Production at the facility has been suspended, according to the U.S. Food…  read on >  read on >

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 >