Abbott’s Freestyle Libre CGMs Cleared for Use During Imaging Tests …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> If you use a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system, you usually have to remove the sensor before any imaging tests like X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs. But now, Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 2 and 3 have received the first and only FDA clearance … Read more
This Is the Best Time to Take Melatonin for Optimal Sleep, Study Finds …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Most melatonin supplements recommend taking the product about 20 to 60 minutes before bedtime, but taking it earlier might be more effective. A recent review in the Journal of Pineal Research suggests that taking two to four milligrams … Read more
How Rucking Can Turn Your Walks into a Full-Body Workout …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> If you’re looking to add a new workout to your fitness routine, try rucking—walking with a weighted backpack. Originally a military training exercise, rucking has grown into a popular fitness trend. It’s a full-body workout with numerous physical and mental health … Read more
Abortion Rights Measures Pass in 7 of 10 States …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Voters in 10 states cast ballots on Tuesday for proposals that would protect their right to access abortion care. Arizona and Missouri voters approved measures to protect reproductive rights, effectively overturning existing bans on abortion. Meanwhile, voters in Colorado, New York, Maryland, … Read more
GLP-1 Drug Shortage Is Over. Why Might These Drugs Soon Be Costlier and Harder to Access? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> After years of shortages, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now listed Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster diabetes and obesity medications Wegovy and Ozempic as “available.” Semaglutide remains on the agency’s drug shortage list, but all … Read more
How You Can Protect Yourself …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The COVID-19 variant XEC, which has been spreading across Europe, now accounts for 17% of cases in the United States. The XEC variant is an Omicron offshoot. Research shows that it’s a hybrid of the Omicron subvariants KS.1.1 and KP.3.3, the latter of which spawned from … Read more
Why Listeria Seems to Be Everywhere Now, According to Food Safety Experts …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> From Trader Joe’s to Costco, multiple brands have voluntarily recalled products due to concerns of Listeria contamination in recent months. These headlines might make you anxious about what is safe to eat. But are there actually more Listeria-linked outbreaks … Read more
What Research Says About Your Daily Sugar Consumption …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Key Takeaways Research has shown that consuming too much sugar is harmful to your health.A new study has provided more evidence that the recommendation to limit your added sugar intake to no more than 6 teaspoons a day can help you reduce your … Read more
A 30-Second Balance Test Can Indicate How Well You’re Aging, Study Shows …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Testing your balance by standing on one leg may indicate how well you’re aging, according to a new study published in the journal PLoS One. Researchers evaluated 40 participants over the age of 50 by testing their grip strength, … Read more
How to Spot the Symptoms …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Cases of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection—or “walking pneumonia”—are surging in the United States, especially among children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Walking pneumonia is a milder form of pneumonia, according to Michael Chang, MD, an infectious disease physician at UTHealth Houston. An estimated … Read more