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In case you missed them, here are some of the biggest health stories from the past week.
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1. New liver drug gets the green light from the FDA
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the drug Iqirvo (elafibranor) from French drug manufacturer Ipsen. Doctors and patients discuss how this new option could transform the liver treatment landscape. Click here to read the story.
Patients have expressed relief at having another treatment option for liver disease. (iStock)
2. Major research into Alzheimer's disease reveals a protective gene
In a breakthrough in the field of Alzheimer's disease, researchers identified a genetic marker that slowed cognitive decline in a high-risk family. In 27 family members with the gene, disease progression was delayed by an average of five years. Click here to read the story.
Of more than 1,000 relatives at high risk, 27 of those who have one copy of a rare gene variant – the APOE3 gene, known as Christchurch – reported a delayed onset of symptoms. (iStock)
3. These six culprits can sap men's energy and vitality, experts say
For Men's Health Month, several doctors shared with Fox News Digital some common reasons why energy and vitality are waning — along with tips for getting back on track. Click here to read the story.
For Men's Health Month, several doctors shared with Fox News Digital some common reasons for the decline — and tips for getting back on track. (iStock)
4. Promising news for Parkinson's patients
A new blood test using artificial intelligence can detect Parkinson's disease up to seven years before symptoms appear. An AI healthcare expert discusses its potential impact. Click here to read the story.
A new blood test could reveal the diagnosis of Parkinson's up to seven years before symptoms appear, according to recent research. (iStock)
5. Expert shares swimming safety tips for summer
Approximately 4,000 unintentional drowning deaths occur in the U.S. each year, with the highest rates occurring among children between 1 and 4 years old. From choosing the right swimsuit color to installing pool alarms, these eight tips can help prevent tragic accidents. Click here to read the story.
Approximately 4,000 unintentional drowning deaths occur in the U.S. each year, with the highest rates occurring among children between 1 and 4 years old. (iStock)
6. Research reveals bad news for night owls
A recent study from Stanford University published in the journal Psychiatry Research found that going to bed after a certain time can lead to mental health problems. Researchers and sleep experts share the negative effects of staying up longer than that hour. Click here to read the story.
Not getting enough sleep has been proven to compromise mental health, according to a sleep expert. (iStock)
7. Service dogs offer veterans 'significant' benefits
The first study of its kind, funded by the National Institutes of Health, examined exactly how pairing service dogs with veterans diagnosed with PTSD improves symptoms. A veteran also shares his personal story. Click here to read the story.
Marine Corps veteran Bill Lins, a sergeant from 2004 to 2016, is pictured here with his dog Link. Lins suffered from PTSD and a traumatic brain injury after leaving the service. (K9s for Warriors)
8. Obese children need 'behavioral therapy', task force says
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says children and teens with a high BMI (95% or higher) should receive at least 26 hours of “comprehensive, intensive behavioral interventions.” Dr. Brett Osborn weighs in on the recommendation. Click here to read the story.
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This week's health stories include new liver drugs, sleep alerts, a new blood test for Parkinson's, energy boosters for men and much more. (iStock)
