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WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Imagine a life where even the simplest movement becomes a painful endeavor.Back pain, a pervasive ailment affecting millions, can turn daily routines into exhausting and painful challenges. Back surgery emerges as a potential solution when conventional treatments fall short, offering hope for those trapped in chronic pain.What are the most common back surgery types, and how do they bring relief? This article will explore the purpose of these surgeries, their benefits, the conditions they can help address and recovery times.Most common back surgery typesAccording to StatPearls, 23% of adults worldwide endure chronic low back pain. While the majority of back pain resolves naturally within three months, there are instances where back surgery...

TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Taking daily low-dose aspirin increases the risk of anemia in the elderly, a new clinical trial suggests.Not only does it raise anemia risk by more than 20% in people 70 or older, it is also associated with a decline in blood iron levels, researchers report.“This finding about anemia and aspirin is noteworthy because, in many older people, anemia has other consequences such as fatigue and general decline in function,” said lead researcher Dr. Zoe McQuilten, an associate professor of hematology with Monash University in Australia.About half of seniors in the United States take aspirin to prevent heart attacks and strokes, the researchers noted.However, major groups that once strongly recommended low-dose aspirin -- such as the American...

TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- At any age an autism diagnosis is a major event. But is it best to find out while still young or might a late-in-life diagnosis give adults a better shot at a good quality of life?According to a new study, there's no one-size-fits-all answer.Researchers surveyed 300 adults living with autism in the United Kingdom, all of whom were asked to reveal at what age they were first diagnosed.The investigators then compared that information to an assessment of autistic trait severity and quality of life based on several key indicators.Those indicators included practical matters — such as access to health care, finances and social support — as well as self-reported psychological assessments, including overall satisfaction and the degree to which the...

TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- There’s understandable uncertainty and fear following an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, but when that diagnosis comes before the age of 65, it can be even more terrifying.Known as early-onset Alzheimer's, the condition is rare and strikes its victims in their 40s and 50s, even their 30s. Here, experts will dig into the causes, symptoms and treatment for this particularly devastating diagnosis.What is early-onset Alzheimer's?Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disorder that impacts memory, thoughts and behaviors. It’s considered a disease of aging because it usually affects individuals over 65. But early-onset Alzheimer’s, also referred to as young-onset Alzheimer’s, is different because it affects people before the age of 65. It’s...