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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.
Patients have expressed relief that they have another treatment option for liver disease. (iStock)
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.
Among more than 1,000 high-risk family members, 27 who have a copy of a rare variant of a gene – the APOE3 gene, known as Christchurch – reported late onset of symptoms. (iStock)
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.
For Men's Health Month, several doctors shared with Fox News Digital some common reasons for the decline — and tips for getting back into the swing of things. (iStock)
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.
A new blood test could reveal a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease up to seven years before symptoms appear, according to recent research. (iStock)
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.
Each year, approximately 4,000 unintentional drowning deaths occur in the United States, with the highest rates among children ages 1 to 4. (iStock)
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.
Not getting enough sleep has been proven to compromise mental health, according to a sleep expert. (iStock)
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.
Marine Corps veteran Bill Lins, sergeant from 2004 to 2016, is pictured here with his dog, Link. Lins suffered PTSD and a traumatic brain injury after leaving the service. (K9 for warriors)
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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This week's health stories included new liver medications, sleep warnings, a new blood test for Parkinson's disease, energy boosters for men and much more. (iStock)