April Anderson+FollowCould Your Meds Up Dementia Risk?Did you know some everyday meds for bladder issues, depression, and Parkinson’s might seriously up your risk of dementia? A big UK study found people 55+ taking strong anticholinergic drugs for 3+ years had nearly a 50% higher chance of developing dementia later on. Docs are being urged to rethink these prescriptions, especially for middle-aged and older folks. If you’re on these meds, don’t panic or quit cold turkey—just talk to your doctor about your options! #Health #BodyHealth #HealthNews122Share
Donald Jones DDS+FollowIs Your Med Making You Age Faster?Turns out, some super common meds for things like bladder issues, COPD, and Parkinson’s might be speeding up ageing in older adults. Scientists found that people taking anticholinergic drugs over the years had a bigger drop in walking speed—aka, they aged physically faster. Grip strength wasn’t hit, but walking speed is a big deal for health. Docs are now saying to rethink these meds if you can. Wild, right? #Health #BodyHealth #HealthNews121Share
Ryan Lewis+FollowPain Med Gabapentin Linked to Dementia?Whoa, did you know the popular pain and nerve drug gabapentin might be tied to a higher risk of dementia? A new study found people taking it for chronic back pain were up to 40% more likely to develop dementia, especially if they had frequent prescriptions. The risk was even higher for younger adults! Researchers say more monitoring is needed, but this definitely makes you think twice about what’s in your medicine cabinet. #Health #BodyHealth #HealthNews11787Share
Aaron Rodriguez+FollowIs This Bacteria Hiding in Your Stomach?Wild stat: 76% of stomach cancer cases worldwide are linked to a super common bacteria, H. pylori—and most people don’t even know they have it! It often causes zero symptoms, but it’s a major driver behind 12 million future stomach cancer cases. If you’ve got lingering indigestion or stomach pain, don’t brush it off. Docs say getting tested could literally be life-saving. Why isn’t there a vaccine yet?! #Health #BodyHealth #HealthNews444Share
itaylor+FollowColon Cancer Risk Doubles for Millennials?!Millennials, this is wild: if you were born in 1990, you’re twice as likely to get colon cancer as Boomers born in 1950—and FOUR times more likely to get rectal cancer. And it’s not just the US—rates are spiking worldwide, especially in younger people. The worst part? Docs often miss it in young folks, so it’s caught late. Screening is now recommended starting at 45, but some experts say 40 might be even better. This is not just an old person’s disease anymore! #Health #BodyHealth #HealthNews40Share
Henry Davis+FollowCancer Care Delays: What’s Going On?Cancer patients in England are still waiting way too long for diagnosis and treatment, and it’s getting worse. Latest NHS stats show fewer people are being seen within the target 28 or 62 days, and experts are calling these delays 'dangerous.' It’s not just numbers—real people are left in limbo, and where you live can affect your care. There’s hope a new National Cancer Plan will shake things up, but right now, the wait is tough. #NHS #CancerCare #HealthNews232Share
john24+FollowAlzheimer’s Drug Hope Hits a WallBig news: two promising Alzheimer’s drugs just got rejected for NHS use because the benefits don’t justify the sky-high price tag. Even though donanemab and lecanemab can slow early Alzheimer’s, the health watchdog says the gains are just too small for the cost (think: £500 million+ a year!). Charities are calling it a painful setback, and patients now face a long wait unless they can pay privately. Science is racing ahead, but the system just can’t keep up. #Alzheimers #NHS #HealthNews100Share
Timothy Mitchell+FollowProcessed Foods: No Safe Amount?!Turns out, there’s no such thing as a ‘safe’ level of processed food—yep, even just one hot dog or soda a day ups your risk for diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. Researchers dug through 70+ studies and the numbers are wild: one hot dog a day = 11% higher diabetes risk, and a daily soda = 8% higher risk. Might be time to rethink those quick snacks! #Health #Diet #HealthNews100Share
peterfoster+FollowBig Pharma’s $15B Bet on a New Cancer Drug?Heard the buzz? AstraZeneca might shell out up to $15 billion to get their hands on Summit’s new lung cancer drug, Ivonescimab. The catch: the drug helps patients go longer without their cancer getting worse, but it hasn’t proven it can help them live longer—yet. If you’re watching stocks, Summit’s price jumped while AstraZeneca’s dipped. For patients, this could mean more treatment options down the road, but the FDA still needs more proof before it hits the pharmacy shelves. #Business #Industry #HealthNews202Share
April Anderson+FollowBMI Isn’t Telling You the Whole StoryTurns out, BMI might be totally missing the mark on your health. A new study says measuring your actual body fat is way better at predicting your risk for heart disease and even early death. People with high body fat were 78% more likely to die from any cause—yikes!—and BMI just didn’t catch that. So, maybe it’s time to stop obsessing over the scale and look at what’s really going on under the surface. #Health #BodyHealth #HealthNews30Share
