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Controlling excess weight could lead to improved health outcomes, slow cognitive decline — ScienceDaily

[ad_1] A new study led by scientists at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) of McGill University finds a correlation between neurodegeneration in obese people and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients, suggesting that losing excess weight could slow cognitive decline in aging and lower risk for AD. Previous research has shown that obesity is linked with Alzheimer’s disease (AD)-related changes, such as cerebrovascular damage and amyloid-β accumulation. However, to date no research has made a direct comparison between brain atrophy patterns in AD and obesity. Using a sample of […]

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Smoking ups risk of surgical intervention for thyroid eye disease | Latest news for Doctors, Nurses and Pharmacists

Smoking ups risk of surgical intervention for thyroid eye disease

[ad_1] Smokers with thyroid eye disease are more likely to undergo surgery for their condition compared with their counterparts who do not smoke, a study has found. The study used data from the US Intelligent Research in Sight Registry and included all adults with Graves’ disease. Researchers assessed the effect of smoking on the likelihood of a surgical intervention for thyroid eye disease, including orbital decompression, strabismus surgery, and eyelid recession surgery. A total of 87,923 patients (median age 59 years, 81 percent women) were included […]

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Galen: Drop GEG From Tobacco Bill To Get MPs’ Support

[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 – The Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy today suggested that the government drop proposed tobacco prohibitions for future generations to ensure passage of the tobacco bill in Parliament. Galen Centre chief executive Azrul Mohd Khalib stressed the urgency of passing the Control of Tobacco Product and Smoking Bill 2022 to regulate the marketing and sale of electronic cigarettes and vape products, highlighting a “massive gap” in existing legislation on these products. “Sales of cheap vape disposables containing high concentrations of […]

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Area Support Groups | Northwest

[ad_1] Please check in with support groups to see if they are meeting in person or online. Masks may be required to attend. Support group organizers can call (208) 848-2262 or email mbaney@lmtribune.com to update a listing. TOPS, a weight-loss support group, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Church of God, 910 Sycamore St., Clarkston. TOPS, a weight-loss support group, 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Grace Lutheran Church, 3434 Sixth St., Lewiston, (208) 870-4649. TOPS WA No. 798, a weight-loss support group, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Asotin County Family Aquatic Center, 1603 Dustan […]

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