Zepbound Lowers Heart Attack, Stroke Risk Among Type 2 Diabetics

The weight loss drug Zepbound might cut the risk of heart attack or stroke among type 2 diabetics with excess weight and heart problems, a new study says.

Patients taking tirzepatide (Zepbound/Mounjaro) had a 32% lower risk of heart attack, stroke or death from any cause compared to those taking another diabetes drug, researchers reported ...

FDA Reverses Course, Approves First mRNA Flu Shot

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first flu vaccine built on messenger RNA (mRNA) technology, months after the agency refused to even consider the application.

The shot, called mFLUSIVA, is made by Moderna and was cleared Wednesday, The New York Times reports.

Approval covers adults ages 5...

Therapy Dogs Aid Stroke Rehab

Pets make everything better —  including stroke rehabilitation, a new study says.

Patients recovering from a recent stroke became more engaged in rehab sessions when a therapy animal was present, researchers report in the August edition of Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

"The presence of a therapy dog can change the enti...

Can Yoga Calm A Grumpy Gut?

For millions of people living with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, relief may come from an unexpected place — the yoga mat.

IBS causes abdominal pain, bloating and changes in bowel habits.

A new clinical review of 10 published studies found that people with the condition who practiced yoga experienced fewer overall digestive ...

Short-Term Vegan Diet Linked To Lower Inflammation And Aging

Switching to a vegan diet for even a short time can reduce inflammation and slow aging on a cellular level, a new study says.

People who adopted a vegan diet for just one month experienced changes in genetic expression that promoted lower inflammation and slower aging compared to those eating a meat-rich diet, researchers reported Aug. 3 i...