Want to Live Longer Get a Dog Says New Review
A Circulation study of 3.8 million participants finds dog ownership linked to a 24 percent lower all cause mortality risk, with stronger benefits after heart attacks or strokes. Experts note mental health gains and increased activity as possible pathways, while acknowledging observational limits. A editorials also mention potential cat ownership benefits.
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Saginaw man loses 650 pounds and runs Detroit marathon
Orosco, a Saginaw County native, dropped from 650 pounds in 2016 to about 350 after a lap sleeve gastrectomy and a strict regime. He ran his first 5K in 2017, then 10Ks and a half marathon, finishing the Detroit Free Press/TCF Bank Marathon in 6 hours 31 minutes 14 seconds with support from Katelyn Trepkowski and gym teammates.
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Biogen sees Aducanumab path forward amid mixed trial signals
Biogen faces regulatory hurdles after interim data cast doubt yet showed a primary goal met in one trial for aducanumab. FDA could accept an approval filing in early 2020, offering a potential first therapy to slow Alzheimer's decline if the agency accepts the mixed evidence and new data analyses.
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Cancer Conversations Webinar on Living Well with Breast Cancer
Carolina East Medical Center and UNC Lineberger host a free public webinar series titled Cancer Conversations. The October topic is Living Well with Breast Cancer, presented by Kristalyn Gallagher, DO FACOS FACS, a breast surgical oncologist. The event is open to all and part of a collaborative effort to provide cancer information.
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FDA urged tougher steps after breast implant hearing
In March many women reported injuries from implants and pressed the FDA to require fuller risk information and ban devices tied to severe complications including cancer. The agency declined a ban in May, then Allergan recalled Biocell textured implants in July due to rising cancer and death risks, while new FDA guidance called for rupture screening and clearer ingredient labeling.
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