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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 FDA green light
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the drug Iqirvo (elafibranor) from French manufacturer Ipsen. Doctors and patients are discussing how this new option could transform the liver treatment landscape. Click here to get the story.
2. Major Alzheimer's study reveals protective gene
In a major breakthrough in Alzheimer's disease, researchers identified a genetic marker that delayed cognitive decline in a high-risk family. Among the 27 family members carrying the gene, disease progression was slowed by an average of five years. Click here to get the story.
3. These 6 Culprits Can Drain Men's Energy and Vitality, According to Experts
For Men's Health Month, several doctors shared with Fox News Digital some common reasons for declining energy and vitality, as well as tips for getting back on track. Click here to get the story.
4. Promising news for Parkinson's patients
A new blood test using artificial intelligence could detect Parkinson's disease up to 7 years before symptoms appear. An AI healthcare expert discusses its potential impact. Click here to get the story.
5. Expert shares summer swimming safety tips
Each year, approximately 4,000 unintentional drowning deaths occur in the United States, with the highest rates among children ages 1 to 4. From choosing the right color swimsuit to installing pool alarms, these eight tips can help prevent tragic accidents. Click here to get the story.
6. Study 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 amount of time could lead to mental health problems. Sleep researchers and experts share the negative effects of staying awake beyond this time. Click here to get the story.
7. Service dogs provide “significant” benefits to veterans
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 get the story.
8. Obese children need 'behavioral counseling,' task force says
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says children and adolescents with a high BMI (95% or greater) should receive at least 26 hours of “comprehensive, intensive behavioral interventions.” Dr. Brett Osborn weighs in on the recommendation. Click here to get the story.
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