Health Highlights: Dec. 13, 2021 - Southern Iowa Mental Health Center
  • Monkeypox Cases Continue to Rise in the United States The number of monkeypox cases in the United States has continued to rise, with 21 new cases reported in the past week. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning that the number of cases could continue to rise in the coming weeks. Monkeypox is a rare but serious viral illness that is spread through contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person. The CDC is urging people to be aware of the symptoms of monkeypox, which include fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, respiratory symptoms, swollen lymph nodes, and a rash. If you think you may have monkeypox, you should contact your healthcare provider immediately.Monkeypox virus
  • New Study Finds Link Between Obesity and Cancer A new study has found a link between obesity and cancer. The study, which was published in the journal Nature, found that people who are obese are more likely to develop cancer than people who are not obese. The study also found that the risk of cancer increases with the amount of weight a person is carrying. The researchers believe that the link between obesity and cancer is due to the fact that obesity can lead to inflammation and insulin resistance, both of which are known to increase the risk of cancer.Obesity and cancer
  • FDA Approves New Drug for Alzheimer’s Disease The FDA has approved a new drug for Alzheimer’s disease. The drug, called aducanumab, is the first drug to be approved for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years. Aducanumab is a monoclonal antibody that targets amyloid plaques, which are thought to be a major cause of Alzheimer’s disease. The drug is administered by injection every four weeks. The FDA approval was controversial, as some experts believe that the drug is not effective. However, the FDA decided to approve the drug after reviewing data from two large clinical trials.Aducanumab drug
  • CDC Warns About Risk of Heart Disease in Women The CDC has warned that women are at an increased risk of heart disease. The CDC’s new report found that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. The report also found that the risk of heart disease increases with age, and that women of color are at an increased risk of heart disease. The CDC is urging women to take steps to reduce their risk of heart disease, such as eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and quitting smoking.Heart disease in women
  • Study Finds Link Between Stress and Heart Disease A new study has found a link between stress and heart disease. The study, which was published in the journal Circulation, found that people who are stressed are more likely to develop heart disease than people who are not stressed. The study also found that the risk of heart disease increases with the amount of stress a person is under. The researchers believe that the link between stress and heart disease is due to the fact that stress can lead to inflammation and changes in heart function.Stress and heart disease

These are just a few of the top health headlines for today. It is important to stay informed about the latest health news so that you can take steps to protect your health.