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A common amino acid found in protein-rich foods and many brain health supplements may have an unexpected connection to longevity, according to new research. Scientists reporting in magazines Aging-United States We investigated whether two amino acids, phenylalanine and tyrosine, affect human longevity (lifespan). Their findings suggest that high levels of tyrosine in the blood are associated with shorter life expectancy in men, raising new questions about the role this nutrient plays in aging. The research was conducted by Jie V. Zhao, Yitang Sun, Junmeng Zhang, and Kaixiong Ye from the University of Hong Kong and the University of Georgia. What…

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) aims to play a larger role in health technology modernization efforts, including cutting-edge interoperability initiatives. According to a Federal Register notice published June 11, the agency created a new Office of Health Technology Products (OHTP) to provide “enterprise leadership and oversight for CMS healthcare technology modernization, digital products, and transformation of platforms and services that support Medicare, Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and other CMS-managed programs.” The new health technology-focused office will work closely with CMS’s chief information officer (CIO) to lead corporate strategies such as artificial intelligence, interoperability, digital product…

WASHINGTON — Weight loss drugs will be available on Medicare to adults 65 and older for the first time next month, thanks to a supposed temporary government program. It may be difficult to finish it. Medicare is prohibited by law from paying for obesity drugs. The Trump administration has circumvented this law by making the drug available through demonstration programs. Initially, Medicare expected to encourage private Medicare insurers to voluntarily cover drugs through a three-year program called BALANCE, which was scheduled to begin after a short transition period. But insurers balked, and the federal government instead decided to extend a…

Recent coronavirus vaccinations appear to have broad cardioprotective effects, reducing the risk of heart attacks, strokes, hospitalizations and death in vaccinated people, according to a new study. The study, published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine along with several other coronavirus-related papers, followed more than 1 million veterans who received influenza vaccinations at VA medical facilities in 2024. About one-third of them have also received the coronavirus vaccine. Infection with SARS CoV-2 is known to increase the risk of adverse cardiac events. Researchers found that for eight months after veterans were vaccinated, those who received the coronavirus vaccine (mRNA or another…

NASA and its European partners are tracking a large buildup of warm water in the Pacific Ocean that could be a sign of El Niño arriving later this year. Data collected by the Sentinel 6 Michael Freilich satellite shows that large swathes of unusually warm water are reaching waters hundreds of miles off the coast of South America. Water expands when it warms, so rising sea levels in certain areas of the ocean can reveal areas where temperatures are rising beneath the surface. El Niño can have widespread effects, bringing excessive rain to some areas and making others abnormally dry.…

As artificial intelligence reshapes radiology reporting and workflows, many health systems are seizing the opportunity to modernize their traditional infrastructure and reduce the administrative burden on radiologists. Yale New Haven Health System deploys Rad AI solutions across its imaging network across more than 16 outpatient imaging centers and five hospital campuses. YNHHS, based in Connecticut, operates five hospitals, including a nationally ranked academic medical center as a flagship hospital, several specialty networks, and Northeast Medical Group. YNHHS is a clinical practice of Yale University and Yale School of Medicine and is affiliated with Yale Medicine, New England’s largest academic multispecialty…

Exercise can help reduce symptoms of depression, and new evidence points to a specific protein released by muscles as the main reason. Recent research published in molecular psychiatry It has been suggested that a protein called apelin travels from muscles during exercise to the brain to promote neuron growth and improve mood. This discovery improves our understanding of how the body and mind interact during physical activity. Major depressive disorder is a severe mental health condition characterized by persistent low mood and loss of interest in rewarding activities. Medical professionals often recommend exercise as a natural way to reduce these…

Comprehensive review published in BMJ Our findings suggest that taking calcium supplements, vitamin D supplements, or both has little or no clinically meaningful benefit in preventing fractures and falls for most older adults. Falls are a major health concern for older adults. Nearly one in three people over the age of 65 experience a fall each year, many of which result in a broken bone. These injuries can cause pain, decreased independence, decreased quality of life, and possibly the need for long-term residential care. As populations continue to age, preventing falls and fractures remains an important public health goal globally.…

GALENA — Tammy Allen’s front porch overlooks the trash-strewn hills of the Galena Landfill, built in an area once known as Hell’s Half Acre. Over the past three years, Allen’s home has become filled with random odors that seem to be causing headaches, nausea, and vomiting. “The smell comes and goes, so you never know when it’s going to happen,” Allen said. “Some smell like a dirty garage, others like stale cigarette smoke.” Allen, who has lived near the site for decades, said problems with smoldering fires and odors at the landfill have increased in the past few years. Allen…

A study of retired martial arts and collision sports athletes found that athletes with extensive disruption of the blood-brain barrier tended to experience more severe cognitive decline. Those with more severe cognitive decline also tended to have a greater systemic inflammatory burden, including an increased proportion of circulating monocytes. The paper is scientific translational medicine. Combat and collision sports such as boxing, martial arts, American football, rugby, ice hockey, wrestling, and lacrosse often involve strong impacts between players and with the ground and equipment. Contact sports such as soccer, basketball, and handball also involve physical contact, but violent collisions are…