Category: 6. Health

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband and I are over 65. We got the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccinations two years ago. I’m reading mixed reports on how often we should be getting them. — N.W.

ANSWER: Along with influenza and COVID, RSV is yet…

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Heart failure (HF) represents a severe manifestation or the terminal stage of various cardiac diseases, posing a significant threat to human health.¹ In recent years, the prevalence of HF has continued to rise, driven by population…

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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an independent risk factor for stroke, heart failure, cardiovascular disease, and mortality. The EAST-AFNET 4 study demonstrated that rhythm control strategies offer the benefits of symptom relief,…

Obesity research often promises breakthroughs yet struggles to balance effectiveness with safety. Many weight loss approaches act on appetite or behavior, while metabolism remains harder to adjust without unwanted effects.

Scientists have long…

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Tracheal intubation is an essential technique for administering general anesthesia and facilitating mechanical ventilation. However, as an invasive procedure, it often elicits strong physiological stimulation, most notably…

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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the leading cause of dementia in older adults and is characterized by progressive impairment in memory, executive function, and daily functioning.¹ Pathophysiologically, AD involves extracellular…

The head of the World Health Organization said 2025 marked major achievements for global health, alongside significant challenges, including funding cuts and multiple humanitarian…

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Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori. HP) is the most prevalent Gram-negative pathogenic bacterium globally and continues to pose a significant public health threat.¹ Following infection, untreated Helicobacter pylori infection persists…