Is a Big Belly Affecting Your Heart?

On today’s Good Day Health Show - ON DEMAND…Host Doug Stephan and Dr. Ken Kronhaus of Lake Cardiology (352-735-1400) cover a number of topics affecting our health. First up, Doug and Dr. Ken discuss the biggest news stories in the medical world, starting with a discussion on a new treatment for Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT), which is good news for people who suffer from this rare mality, the a proof of concept trial for a new oral therapy for those who deal with severe and recurrent nose bleeds and internal bleeding. In the past, there was no treatment for this, so this is great news and a wonderful step forward for those with HHT. Next up, in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) news, preventative measures are being tested so that newborns, who are most susceptible, will have a better chance at prevention of acute lung conditions as well as lifelong lung condition of asthma. RSV immunizations can help prevent future children from developing asthma. Then, Doug and Dr. Ken discuss new guidelines for obesity drugs around the world with the World Health Organization (WHO) releasing global guidelines on GLP-1s with key recommendations warning that the medications should not be a stand alone solution. Weight loss drugs should be incorporated into a comprehensive care plan that includes diet and physical activity. WHO also goes into highlighting concerns of global equity, cost and longterm data gaps. The conversation shifts to a study on “beer bellies,” and what it means for heart health and risks, especially in men. Belly fat seems to be linked to changes in heart structure that contribute to heart failure. The heart muscle itself thickens without the heart itself increasing in size, which leads to a smaller volume of blood able to be pumped out of the heart. Another item of obesity has to do with youngsters and the correlation of pre-teens spending too much Tim eon their phones, leading to less time spent with physical activity. This leads to increased risk of depression, obesity, and lower sleep qualities. Other news includes a new treatment for spinal problems, the FDA’s granted accelerated approval for a drug treatment for adults with primary IgA Nephropathy, a study on fame being a killer, whether or not shoulder surgery benefits outweigh the risks involved, and new conclusions of a link between acetaminophen (Tylenol being the most famous brand) and whether or not it’s causing autism or ADHD in children when the mother used the drug during pregnancy.  Website: GoodDayHealthrShow.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks