health
She’s on a Mission to Make the World More Bike-Friendly
Melissa Bruntlett advocates equitable, inclusive and sustainable mobility — and writes about other women who do, too. Source link
Mapping the Brain’s Sense of What Goes On Inside the Body
Scientists are learning how the brain knows what’s happening throughout the body, and how that process might go awry in some psychiatric disorders. Source link
Is It OK to Binge Drink Occasionally?
We asked experts if a night or two of indulgence is really that bad. Source link
Trump Is Considering a Push to Extend Obamacare Subsidies
President Trump has not made a final decision. But he is under pressure to address the cost of health care, which for many Americans will jump if the subsidies expire. Source link
Ozempic Drug Fails to Quell Alzheimer’s in Novo Nordisk Trials
The studies were a significant setback for the optimistic view that semaglutide and other GLP-1 drugs could help prevent a number of brain diseases. Source link
Namibia’s New Minister of Health and Social Services Reimagines Health Care
Dr. Esperance Luvindao, who leads the country’s health and social services and is the youngest health minister in Africa, has ambitious plans. Source link
Sleep Apnea Linked to Parkinson’s Disease, New Study Finds
Those with the sleep condition were more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease. But one treatment was found to help. Source link
Study Finds Mental Health Benefit to One-Week Social Media Break
Young adults who engaged in a social media “detox” reported reductions in depression, anxiety and insomnia, though it was unclear how long the effects would last. Source link
Health Issues in Middle Age Can Be Linked to Pregnancy Years Earlier
Women with common pregnancy complications are at increased risk for cardiovascular and metabolic health problems later in life. But many patients remain unaware of the connection. Source link
How Do Ultraprocessed Foods Affect the Gut?
Studies have linked them to colorectal cancer and other digestive conditions. Source link