MEDCITY NEWS – While fibrates are proven to lower triglyceride levels, which can serve as a biomarker for cardiovascular disease risk, several major clinical studies from the past 20 years have failed to show a benefit of fenofibrates over and above statins in further reducing heart-related events.
For the past century, heart disease has remained the leading cause of death in the United States.
Fortunately, as our understanding of the disease has evolved over time, we...
The revelations about Dr. Varma’s pandemic behavior called to mind similar instances of official hypocrisy, including the November 2020 dinner at the French Laundry attended by Gavin Newsom, the governor of California.
KFF HEALTH NEWS – Even though cancer death rates have fallen, moderate and light drinkers saw more cancer deaths than occasional drinkers.
The New York Times: Deep Links Between Alcohol And Cancer Are Described In New Report
Adults under age 50 have been developing breast cancer and colorectal cancer at increasingly higher rates over the last six decades, and alcohol use may be one factor driving the trend, according to a scientific report published on Wednesday....
NEWSWEEK – For years, coffee has been seen as the bad guy, especially when it comes to our heart health.
However, we're increasingly learning that this beany beverage may actually have a protective effect against type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, strokes, and a host of other cardiometabolic diseases.
In a new study, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, scientists from Soochow University in China found that moderate coffee and caffeine consumption—that is,...
SCIENCE ALERT – Popular 'weight-loss' diets that are hyper-focused on carbohydrates, like the keto diet, may be doing more harm than good in the long run.
Sticking to a low-carb meal plan can help some with diabetes manage their weight and blood sugar levels, but a new study from Australia questions the long-term effectiveness and safety of this approach for those without diabetes.
If refined sugars and starches are not replaced with the 'right' foods, the...
WIRED – Every person is unique, and so are their hearing loss needs. Consider these factors to find a device that suits your needs and lifestyle. For more tips, check out our How to Buy a Hearing Aid guide.
Hearing aids shouldn’t bankrupt you. With such a steep price and minimal insurance coverage, it’s no wonder why so many people put off hearing loss treatment.
Between audiologist visits, hearing aid orders, custom fittings, and maintenance, it’s...
Adults age 65 years and older are at higher risk of developing serious complications from flu.
Annual influenza (flu) vaccination is recommended to help prevent flu and flu-related complications. Three flu vaccines are preferentially recommended for adults 65 years and older, including higher dose and adjuvanted flu vaccines.
Flu can be serious for everyone – but for adults age 65 years and older, the risk of flu-related complications and hospitalization is particularly high.
Immune systems decline as adults...
NEWSWEEK – Gazing into your furry friend's eyes and giving it pets can cause your brain to synchronize with theirs, scientists have discovered.
This kind of synchronization of brain waves, known as interbrain activity coupling, has been observed previously in human-human interactions and between members of other species.
But it has now been seen in human-dog pairs, according to a new paper in the journal Advanced Science.
This is the first time that an ability to synchronize...
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Just in time for back-to-school season, the immunization records for about 135 New York students got nuked on Monday.
And, according to the New York State Department of Health (DOH), the agency responsible for voiding those records, those kids must be immunized to stay in school.
For schools, staying in line with state enrollment requirements means that any student who is not fully vaccinated has to start getting their missing shots within...
Medical Xpress – Prior research has found that there may be a connection between hearing loss in aging people and the onset of dementia.
In a new study, a team of health care researchers and geriatric specialists affiliated with Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the University of Michigan and the Duke University School of Medicine surveyed patient health care records and reported that approximately 1 in 5 cases of dementia could also be...
CNN — Catherine, Princess of Wales, has said she has completed her chemotherapy and is “doing what I can to stay cancer free,” as she plans to return gradually to public life in the coming months.
Catherine, who revealed in March she has been diagnosed with cancer, said in a highly personal video released Monday that she is entering a “new phase of recovery with a renewed sense of hope and appreciation of life.”
The princess,...