Following Life’s Simple 7 guidelines developed by the American Heart Association (AHA) can significantly lower the risk of coronary heart disease despite a genetic predisposition, according to researchers with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston). The study was published today in Circulation. Life’s Simple 7 identifies seven risk factors people can manage through lifestyle changes […]

The “wear and tear” of aging is often noticed first in our bodies, but our brains also experience changes that make it harder to remember where you left your keys or the name of that acquaintance you ran into at the grocery store. Dr. Kendra Furber, Assistant Professor, UBC Northern Medical Program and the Division of Medical Sciences at the […]

A study published by The BMJ today finds that covid-19 is associated with an increased risk of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, substance use, and sleep disorders, up to one year after initial infection. The findings suggest that tackling mental health disorders among survivors of covid-19 should be a priority. Some studies have suggested that people with covid-19 might […]

Researchers at Henry Ford Health System, as part of a national hepatitis C collaborative, report that patients with chronic hepatitis C who are treated with direct-acting antiviral medicines are less likely to be hospitalized or seek emergency care for liver and non-liver related health issues. The study, published online in Clinical Infectious Diseases, underscores the extraordinary effect of these newer […]

For patients with rheumatic arthritis and other chronic inflammatory diseases, discontinuing biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) prior to orthopedic surgery does not appear to increase the risk of surgical site infections or delayed wound healing, concludes a review and meta-analysis in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. However, patients discontinuing bDMARDs may be more likely to experience a disease flare following […]

Stroke survivors tell their story in emotional NHS advert We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Strokes usually strike when blood clots become blocked in one of […]

We all know a strong core is important, but how much is too much? Writer Lisa Bowman learned the hard way, experiencing a plethora of health issues as a result of consciously engaging her abs when she didn’t need to.  I’ve been sucking my stomach in for as long as I can remember – partly to do with perpetual bloat […]

During the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans encountered delays to medical care, including sexual and reproductive health services, prompting concerns over patients’ ability to access contraception and maintain control over their reproductive lives. To investigate factors associated with delays to obtaining contraception during the COVID-19 pandemic, CUNY SPH faculty Meredith Manze, Diana Romero, Glen Johnson, and doctoral […]

Fox News Flash top headlines for February 20 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. After the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) delayed authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine last week for children under the age of five in the United States, parents are making a passionate plea for its off-label use, according […]

Deborah James leaves hospital after bowel cancer surgery We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Bowel Cancer UK says one in 15 men and one in 18 […]