Trump's 'miraculous' survival, the public health impact and cognitive testing top this week's health news

This week's top health stories included a doctor's take on Trump's injuries, the potential psychologist impact of the attempted assassination, and concerns about cognitive testing.

Jul 23, 2024 - 05:37
Trump's 'miraculous' survival, the public health impact and cognitive testing top this week's health news

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After former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Dr. Marc Siegel emphasized how rare it is for someone to be grazed by a bullet from a high-powered rifle. Click here to get the story.

Fox News Digital spoke with two mental health professionals about how the attack on Trump — which left one man dead and three injured — can have a widespread psychological impact. Click here to get the story.

Ever since President Biden's "terrible" presidential debate, doctors have been sharing opinions on potential signs of cognitive decline. Amid calls for testing, experts reveal what this really means. Click here to get the story.

Kyverna Therapeutics’ new drug, KYV-101, has been designated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT), the company announced. Here is detail about the impact. Click here to get the story.

A cancer medication was linked to hearing loss in a study by the University of South Florida and Indiana University. Researchers and doctors spoke about the level of risk and offered guidance for patients. Click here to get the story.

Adults in the U.S. are more concerned than ever about whether Medicare and Social Security benefits will be available when they need them, according to a recent Gallup poll. Click here to get the story.

The newly identified syndrome is very similar to Alzheimer’s disease, but doesn’t progress as quickly and has a "better prognosis." Cognitive experts shared what this means for dementia patients. Click here to get the story.

In this week's "Ask a Doctor" piece, an eye doctor explained the risks of swimming with the eyes open and offered tips to protect the eyes underwater. Click here to get the story.

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