Health and Fitness

TOPLINE: A randomized controlled trial showed that a 6-week telephone-delivered Walk With Ease (WWE-T) Program improved physical function, arthritis management self-efficacy, and impairment related to daily activities in adults with arthritis, with benefits sustained at 6 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months. METHODOLOGY: In a randomized controlled trial, researchers compared the short-term (6 weeks) and …

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ORLANDO, FLA. — Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors have revolutionized the treatment of alopecia areata (AA), and more drugs in this class are still in development for AA. However, a new therapy with a new mechanism of action also appeared to provide major hair regrowth with an effect that persists after treatment is stopped. The experimental …

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A newly identified coronavirus in bats has the potential to spill over into humans, said researchers in China, but US experts stated there is no immediate public health risk. In a study published in the journal, Cell, Jing Chen, PhD, and colleagues at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, Wuhan, China, reported discovery of a new …

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Genetic variants associated with canine obesity, particularly DENND1B, are also associated with obesity in humans, new research revealed. Notably, labrador retrievers carrying DENND1B had around 7% more body fat and tended to be more highly food-motivated than those without the gene.  The findings could lead to a “big advance” in understanding how the human brain …

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ORLANDO, Fla. — First deployed in the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) in 2020, an artificial intelligence (AI)-based evaluation of dermatoscope images was found in a real-world performance review to at least match, if not exceed, that of expert reviewers. Conducted at 15 participating hospitals, the performance review demonstrated that this AI tool allowed …

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THERE ARE SOME words that are so funny—not to mention fun to say—that you use them all the time in everyday conversation, but that can fall out of usage almost overnight as we mature or as the culture moves on. Take the Y2K-era term “chode,” for example. I don’t know about you, but chodes were …

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This article is part of Racquet Sport Nation—a series of stories that explores the life-enhancing power of racquet sports, from tennis to pickleball to padel, today. Read the rest of the stories here. WHEN TODD “HAPPY” Boynton is vetting someone new for his pickleball squadron, he asks them to accept four rules: Don’t get hurt, …

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This story is part of a series on The Brave New World of Middle-Age Medical Tourism, from stem cell treatments to complex dentistry. Read the rest of the stories here. “I’VE HAD A weight problem my whole adult life and spent years yo-yoing up and down. I tried dieting and exercising more. I gained and …

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Key Takeaways Herpes zoster (HZ) can initially present with pain before the appearance of a rash, leading to diagnostic confusion. Anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES) may be mimicked by other conditions, including HZ. Positive pinch test and Carnett’s sign may indicate abdominal wall neuralgia but do not exclude the possibility of HZ. The Patient …

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Candida infections are on the rise globally, ranging from mild mucosal infections, such as oropharyngeal and vulvovaginal candidiasis, to severe, life-threatening conditions, such as candidemia and invasive candidiasis. The increasing resistance to antifungals, particularly in strains such as Candida auris and fluconazole-resistant C parapsilosis poses significant challenges. In response, the European Confederation for Medical Mycology, …

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