Weekend read: Top stories of the week in Health in case you missed them

Fox News Digital publishes an array of health pieces all week to keep you in the know on various wellness topics: disease prevention, nutrition, medical research, health care and much more — plus, personal stories of people and families overcoming challenging obstacles.

As you wind down your weekend, check out some of the top stories of the week in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out. 

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Dive into this selection here — and let us know your thoughts or recommendations for our next roundup in the comments section below.

New Alzheimer’s insights may help patients 

Researchers have identified a total of five subgroups among Alzheimer’s patients, according to a new study from the Netherlands. 

The discovery could help determine more personalized treatments for patients depending on their assigned group. Click here to get the story.

Researchers have discovered a total of five subgroups among Alzheimer’s patients, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Aging. Different groups may require different treatment options.  (iStock)

Rare childhood disease is in the spotlight

An Ohio mother shared a heartbreaking story of her 8-year-old son’s diagnosis of Batten disease. 

Emily Blackburn is determined to boost awareness of this rare genetic condition and to help raise funds to find a cure. Click here to get the story.

Grayson Naff, 8, pictured with his family (left, front) was diagnosed with Batten disease in spring 2023. “I really don’t have words for it,” said mom Emily Blackburn to Fox News Digital.  (Emily Blackburn)

Concerns emerge about Arctic zombie viruses

Some scientists are concerned that ancient viruses frozen in permafrost for thousands of years could emerge due to climate change. 

Several experts shared their views on the potential risks. Click here to get the story.

Jean-Michel Claverie, PhD (front, left), a geneticist and an emeritus professor at the School of Medicine of Aix-Marseille University in the South of France, has conducted extensive research on Arctic zombie viruses, also referred to as “Methuselah microbes.” (Getty Images)

AI could help IBD

Insilico Medicine’s artificial intelligence technology has targeted and designed a drug to treat inflammatory bowel disease, a condition that affects 1.6 million people in the U.S.

Fox News Digital spoke with Insilico’s CEO, a gastroenterologist and an AI expert about the drug’s potential. Click here to get the story.

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What you must know about prostate conditions 

Amid a flurry of high-profile prostate diagnoses and treatments, men’s health experts are sounding the alarm about symptoms, risk factors and treatment. 

Fox News Digital also reported on some of the most common myths and misconceptions surrounding prostate conditions. Click here to get the story.

From left to right, King Charles II, Dexter King, Ryne Sandberg and Lloyd Austin are pictured. Amid a flurry of high-profile prostate cancer announcements, doctors are debunking common myths and emphasizing the importance of early screenings.  (Getty Images)

Colon cancer sufferer shares cautionary tale

Brooks Bell was just 38 when doctors told her she was too young to have colon cancer — but two months after that, she received a Stage 3 diagnosis. 

Today, the North Carolina entrepreneur has founded a nonprofit to spread awareness about the importance of screening for younger adults. Click here to get the story.

Brooks Bell of North Carolina is pictured after chemotherapy at right. After her treatment and recovery, she was voted onto the Board of Directors of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. (Brooks Bell)

Can you overdose on Ozempic?

Poison control centers have reported a spike in calls from patients who have taken too much semaglutide. 

Experts and doctors shared warning signs as well as tips to ensure a safe dosage. 

Brooke Bell (left), a North Carolina cancer survivor, is spreading the word about the importance of colon cancer screenings. Also check out the latest Alzheimer’s discovery (center) — plus a family’s struggle with Batten disease, a rare and fatal genetic disorder (right). These are just some of the top Health stories from Fox News Digital this week.  (Brooks Bell/iStock/Emily Blackburn)

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