Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 7 million adults in the United States, and researchers expect that number to double by 2060 as the population ages. Women account for a larger share of these cases and often experience faster cognitive decline ...
iMedix: Your Personal Health Advisor. Latest Articles
What New Data Reveal About Tylenol Use in Pregnancy
After public comments urging pregnant women to avoid Tylenol, researchers observed a noticeable shift in prescribing patterns, according to findings published in The Lancet. On September 22, President Donald Trump stated that pregnant women should avoid Tylenol and said the ...
Colorectal Cancer Is Shifting Younger
Colorectal cancer is no longer a disease seen primarily in older adults. New data show that nearly half — 45% — of all new colorectal cancer diagnoses now occur in people under age 65. In 1995, that number was just ...
A Growing Heart Health Crisis for Women: What the Next 30 Years May Bring
Without meaningful improvements in prevention and early diagnosis, the number of women living with cardiovascular disease in the United States is expected to rise sharply over the next three decades, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart ...
FDA Approves First At-Home Device for Depression Treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially approved the FL-100 by Flow Neuroscience. This marks a historic milestone as the first brain stimulation device authorized for treating depression in a home setting. How It Works The device uses ...
Bacteria Found Hiding in Brain Tumors
HOUSTON – In a discovery that challenges fundamental assumptions about the brain, researchers have found unexpected bacterial deposits inside brain tumors, potentially influencing how these cancers grow and evade treatment. The brain has long been considered a sterile environment, shielded ...
New Drug Reprograms Metabolism for Lasting Weight Loss
VIENNA, Austria – In the rapidly evolving field of obesity treatment, a new contender has emerged that aims not just to suppress appetite, but to fundamentally reprogram the body’s metabolism. Presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for ...
Personalized Vitamin D Dosing Cuts Heart Attack Risk by Half
NEW ORLEANS – A new study suggests a personalized approach to vitamin D supplementation could be a breakthrough for heart disease patients. Researchers found that tailoring vitamin D doses to achieve specific blood levels reduced the risk of a subsequent ...
The Breakfast Divide: How Your Morning Meal Shapes Your Metabolic Future
That morning rush out the door without eating might be costing you more than you realize. While we’ve long heard that breakfast is important, emerging evidence suggests that consistently skipping it could have serious consequences for your long-term health. A ...
Your Mouth’s Secret War: The Unexpected Battle for Your Heart
We’ve long known the usual suspects behind heart disease: high cholesterol, genetics, smoking. But what if a key accomplice has been hiding in your mouth this whole time? New research is turning a sharp eye toward an unexpected player in ...